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Man arrested for making threat to ‘shoot up’ Juno Beach Pier
JUNO BEACH, Fla. — A man is facing a serious charge after Juno Beach police said he made a threat to shoot people at the Juno Beach Pier. According to the arrest report, a disagreement that turned into a verbal argument and confrontation between a fisherman and staff at the pier last week escalated even further into a threat posted on social media platform Snapchat by the fisherman. Police said the fisherman, 18-year old...
Hurricane Dorian: Atlantic Beach officials update on storm preparations
As Hurricane Dorian makes its way towards Florida, the City of Atlantic Beach urges residents to follow city’s social media, sign up for email updates or download SaferWatch app for news on sandbags, other plans. The City of Atlantic Beach continues to prepare for Hurricane Dorian. City officials are in continuous dialogue with Duval County emergency preparedness officials and Beaches partner cities. According to Deputy City Manager Kevin Hogencamp, residents are urged to stay tuned...
10,000 surveillance cameras anchor sheriff’s enhanced ‘Real Time Crime Center’ for school, community safety
The Broward Sheriff’s Office is promoting an added layer of security as the new school year begins. Sheriff Gregory Tony has unveiled the Real Time Crime Center, designed to anticipate and/or react to threats by monitoring 10,000 cameras in more than 260 public school and administrative buildings. Broward School District Superintendent Robert Runcie said he plans to add another 2,500 cameras in schools and invest $53 million on added security personnel. Broward Sheriff's Office Reveals New...
The BSO Threat Management Division
To bring the Broward Sheriff’s Office the ability to identify and neutralize any threat during a critical incident or other public emergency in line with other jurisdictions in the United States and abroad, Sheriff Gregory Tony expanded the Threat Management Division to include the Threat Management Unit (TMU) and Real Time Crime Center (RTCC). “By strengthening the Threat Management Division, we have improved the way we gather intelligence and respond to potential threats. We...
Sheriff Tony: Committed to Protecting Broward County Schools
A Message from Sheriff Gregory Tony: Public safety has always been my highest priority. In the eight months since becoming your sheriff, the Broward Sheriff’s Office has worked hard to address one of the greatest concerns of Broward County - school safety. BSO deputies have undergone intensive training in preparation for any public safety threat. We are working together with the school system to ensure our schools are a safe place to learn for...
See something suspicious: Alert authorities using SaferWatch app
If you see suspicious activity in your neighborhood, you can alert the authorities using the new SaferWatch app. Users can report an incident as they see it happening by sending a text, photos, videos or audios directly to the Coral Gables Police Department. It provides real-time safety alerts and two-way communications with law enforcement. This free mobile application is available for both iOS and Android devices. Search “SaferWatch” on Apple’s AppStore or Google’s...
Village Launches New App to Keep Residents “Safer”
Pinecrest residents can now contact police via an intuitive app that provides location information, photo capability and anonymity. The SaferWatch app is an intuitive free mobile app designed to make Pinecrest residents “safer” by providing a platform that is free, and easily accessible via any phone or tablet. Similar to “See Something, Say Something,” SaferWatch encourages residents to see something and send something – through the app. SaferWatch allows users to input medical history,...
CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH ANNOUNCES NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH SAFERWATCH APP
Jacksonville, FL - The City of Atlantic Beach and its police department have rolled out a new communication tool, in hopes of better connecting with residents. Atlantic Beach Police Chief Michelle Cook announced a partnership with the SaferWatch app, Tuesday morning. "The SaferWatch enables smartphone users to report suspicious activity and crime tips. The app also allows users to receive safety alerts and other information from the City of Atlantic Beach that will help keep...
SaferWatch app gives Atlantic Beach police real-time alerts
ATLANTIC BEACH, Fla. - An app was introduced Tuesday that provides people in Atlantic Beach real-time two-way communication with police. SaferWatch allows users to report a crime or suspicious activity to police without calling. The web and mobile based security system was created to enhance security at schools, corporations, public venues and neighborhoods. After a user reports an incident, SaferWatch sends the user's physical location and profile. An instant notification gets sent to administrators and law...
Florida Beach To Use New App, Upload Crime Videos To Police
For the last decade the world has been watching various crimes and ignorant acts on viral videos. Sites like WorldStarHipHop.com and LiveLeaks made millions of dollars hosting such content. ‘Clout chasers’ turned into stars from the acts. These videos may not be so cool soon however if the new app announced by a Jacksonville community catches on. Atlantic Beach in Florida will allow users to upload videos of crimes directly to Police (Jax news)...
