Built to Prevent, Respond & Protect

The SaferWatch App gives Boone County a powerful, real-time safety communication tool that connects people directly with local law enforcement. Through the app, users can report incidents, share tips, and receive critical safety alerts issued by Boone County and its public safety partners. Built as a proactive, app-based solution for both emergency and non-emergency situations, SaferWatch improves awareness, speeds response times, and strengthens coordination between first responders and the communities they protect.

Anonymous Reporting & Threat Assessment

Anonymously report suspicious activity or threats, with secure two-way communication and media sharing with law enforcement.

Emergency Alerts & Notifications

Receive real-time emergency alerts, mass notifications and updates from Boone County to stay informed and reduce confusion.

Panic Alerts & Incident Management

Trigger a one-touch panic alert while law enforcement coordinates response, communication and recovery.

Immediate Response & Incident Reduction

Delivers critical information to authorities in real time, helping prevent incidents and reduce response times.

BUILDING SAFER COMMUNITIES

Boone County is committed to the safety of all community members. With the SaferWatch App and your help, we can all partner for the safety and security of our entire area.

Getting Started with SaferWatch is as Easy as 1-2-3!

  • 1
    Download the FREE SaferWatch App from the App Store or Google Play on iOS or Android.
  • 2
    Subscribe to Boone County and any other locations in your area.
  • 3
    Start submitting tips and receiving real-time alerts from Boone County and local law enforcement.

See SaferWatch in Action

A Message from the Sheriff

“The Boone County Sheriff’s Office is committed to providing a safe and supportive community through honest, competent, professional and progressive law enforcement services.

To support and enhance our mission statement, we have joined forces with SaferWatch to make sure that we are providing a way to communicate in real-time with the citizens throughout our county that live, work, or visit us.

SaferWatch provides real-time two-way communication over a secure network during emergency and non-emergency situations directly from any smart device. SaferWatch empowers citizens to report an incident as they see it happening or submit a tip at a later time via text, photo, video or audio recording. The application also allows the public to receive real-time alerts during incidents that you need to be made aware of. This technology will save lives and keep everyone safer in their day to day lives.

Please join us today in our fight against evil by downloading the free SaferWatch app now.”

– Sheriff Michael T. Nielsen
Sheriff of Boone County, Indiana

View live alerts directly from the Boone County Sheriff’s Office.

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