CRIMEWATCH US

02/19/2026

Social media can be a powerful tool for , helping share timely alerts, reunite missing persons with family, and connect communities with public safety resources.

However, AI-generated posts, rumors, and misinformation tend to spread quickly and virally, creating extra work for agencies as they repeatedly debunk false claims and reassure the public.

That’s just one of the many reasons agencies use the CRIMEWATCH platform. Giving the public and media a verifiable source for accurate public safety news and information above the noise and algorithms of social media.

Here’s just another example from the Police Department, where they had to correct two separate misinformation issues in one week:

Accurate communication matters, and reliable official channels help protect both the community and the credibility of law enforcement.

- Connect. Engage. Solve.

https://www.mycentraljersey.com/story/news/local/somerset-county/2026/02/17/bridgewater-nj-police-debunk-mall-shooting-rumor-second-false-alarm-this-week/88720894007/

02/18/2026

Law enforcement leaders across and the US are choosing CRIMEWATCH to engage both the media and the public while actively seeking community assistance in criminal investigations.

Built specifically for , CRIMEWATCH operates above the noise of social media algorithms and media paywalls ensuring verified information reaches the people who need it most.

-Transparency builds trust.
-Trust leads to collaboration.
-Collaboration creates safer communities.

If your agency is looking to increase clearance rates and strengthen community engagement, let’s set up a time to talk.

- Connect. Engage. Solve.



Police Department

The Saugerties Police Department is seeking the public's help in identifying a suspect involved in a robbery investigation.

02/17/2026

CRIMEWATCH is a dedicated community engagement platform that enables law enforcement agencies to communicate directly with the public, without relying on social media algorithms, dealing with paywalls, or competing with unrelated content.

With CRIMEWATCH, agencies can:
- Reach residents directly with verified public safety updates that are timely, accurate, and free from noise or .
- Share your department’s day-to-day efforts, from community events to safety initiatives, helping build and trust.
- Encourage community involvement, including anonymous tip submissions and direct engagement, which strengthens public safety outcomes.
Here’s a great example of CRIMEWATCH in action:
👉 Heidelberg Township Police Department recently used CRIMEWATCH to celebrate National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day, highlighting Officer Cole’s role as both a safety provider and a positive influence in local schools.
By telling your story, whether it’s honoring officers, informing residents, or sharing safety tips, CRIMEWATCH helps keep communities informed, engaged, and actively involved in the public safety process.



Cut through clutter and deliver relevant information straight to the people who want and need it.

Here’s a great example of CRIMEWATCH in action:
👉 Heidelberg Township Police Department recently used CRIMEWATCH to celebrate National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day, highlighting Officer Cole’s role as both a safety provider and a positive influence in local schools.

https://crimewatch.net/us/pa/berks/south-heidelberg-twp-pd/53263/post/national-school-resource-officer-appreciation-day

By telling your story, whether it’s honoring officers, informing residents, or sharing safety tips, CRIMEWATCH helps keep communities informed, engaged, and actively involved in the public safety process.

Today is National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day, and we want to give a shoutout to our very own Officer Cole!Being an SRO is about more than just safety; it’s about mentorship, building trust, and being a positive role model for...

02/12/2026

Warwick Township, PA - The Warwick Police Department invites parents, guardians, students, and community members to join for an important discussion on sextortion — a growing online crime targeting children and teens.Sextortion occurs when...

02/12/2026

If you have been following the national news about missing person Nancy Guthrie, you know how quickly the unexpected can happen.

02/12/2026

Greensburg, PA – Westmoreland County District Attorney Nicole W. Ziccarelli announces the conviction of Thomas Stanko after a week-long trial.After approximately four hours of deliberations, a Westmoreland County jury found Mr.

02/12/2026

Online security is no longer optional for law enforcement engagement.

When the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office recently had its page hacked, they were forced to warn the public not to trust posts on their own account. That’s the risk of relying on social media as a primary communication channel.

Social platforms weren’t built for public safety. They’re vulnerable to hacks, bots, and misinformation.

That’s why law enforcement leaders are choosing CRIMEWATCH. A secure, purpose-built platform for verified public communication. Your information is protected, your content is controlled, and your agency remains the trusted source.

Engagement is important.
Secure engagement is essential.

: Connect. Engage. Solve....Securely

https://www.wxii12.com/article/forsyth-county-sheriffs-office-facebook-page-hacked/70320095

The Sheriff's Office said it is actively working to resolve the situation.

02/11/2026

Why wait for Wanted Wednesday or Fugitive Friday?

Criminals don’t operate on a content calendar, and neither should law enforcement. With CRIMEWATCH, wanted persons are published every day, not buried in a fleeting social media post or a static PDF flyer.

Our built-in search engine optimization (SEO) ensures that wanted subjects' surface where people actually look for information: Google and other search engines.

The result?
CRIMEWATCH agencies aren’t just seeing higher crime clearance rates, they’re clearing warrants at nearly 60%.

By empowering your PIO, Detectives and Fugitive units with a purpose-built public safety platform, you activate thousands of eyes in the community, citizens who may know who committed a crime and where a fugitive is hiding.

Transparency drives engagement.
Engagement drives tips.
Tips drive results.

That’s Wanted. Every day.

: Connect. Engage. Apprehend.

https://crimewatch.net/most-wanted

02/10/2026

Another suspect identified! Great work Stroud Area Regional Police Department!
Public engagement is transactional.

When law enforcement turns daily operations into a steady stream of trusted, agency-controlled public safety information, without media filters, algorithms, paywalls or Big Tech gatekeepers, the community responds.

Agencies that consistently share credible, real-time information with CRIMEWATCH don’t just build trust, they see higher crime clearance rates across the board, from property crime to violent offenses.

drives tips. Tips drive cooperation. Cooperation drives results.

That’s what happens when the community sees their police department being responsive and accountable, they engage.

Empower your and your message!
: Connect. Engage. Solve.

https://crimewatch.net/us/pa/monroe/stroud-area-regional-pd/241426/cases/retail-theft-28

*** THE SUBJECT HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED. WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR ASSISTANCE WITH THIS CASE *** On February 6, 2026, the Stroud Area Regional Police Department was dispatched to Shoprite, 344 Stroud Mall Rd, Stroud Township, for a reported retail theft

02/06/2026

The North Charleston Police Department (NCPD) expresses gratitude to the community for submitting valuable crime tips through our CRIMEWATCH app, which has significantly contributed to our efforts in addressing your concerns and enhancing public

02/06/2026

Update: Detectives have identified this individual, thanks in part to the tips received from the community.North Charleston Police Department (NCPD) detectives are seeking assistance from the community to identify a person of interest that is

02/06/2026

***THE SUBJECT HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED AND A WARRANT HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR HIS ARREST. WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR ASSISTANCE WITH THIS CASE *** On February 2, 2026, SARPD was dispatched to Weis Markets, located at 1070 N.