Bradley County Sheriff Eric Watson, announced on Friday that his office is now communicating with the community through the MobilePatrol Smartphone app.
MobilePatrol is a free download and is available for both Android and iPhone smart devices. Users search “MobilePatrol” and after downloading, enter zip codes to get information regarding neighborhoods that are most important to them.
Users of the app will have access to real-time detention center information with mug shots, charges and offender information. The app is fully integrated with VINE (Victim Information and Notification Everyday), which allows crime victims to be notified about the custody status of their offender. The app also includes their 10 most-wanted criminals, news, the sheriff’s office directory and more.
“The most beneficial and significant features of this app is that it lets us get important information right to people’s fingertips, allows our citizens to report crime tips back to us, and connects to our social media,” said Sheriff Watson. “The app greatly improves our ability to serve the public, and that’s what we’re here for. We’re thrilled that we can provide this to the community.” Information that can be pushed right to a user’s smartphone includes Amber Alerts (including photos of missing persons), news about manhunts, traffic alerts, weather warnings and other local emergencies. “The best way to communicate with our community is through a mobile platform,” said Sheriff Watson. “MobilePatrol ensures that we are using the latest technology to do this.”