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JUNO BEACH, FL (January 29, 2019) – With funding from the Juno Beach Police Foundation, the Juno Beach Police have launched a new smartphone app to help keep town residents and businesses safe. The app was announced jointly by the Police Department and the Police Foundation at the annual Juno Beach Night Out Against Crime on January 29th. Every resident, business owner, and visitor in the Town is encouraged to download and use the...

Download BSO's SaferWatch APP You can now alert the police without even making a phone call. The Broward Sheriff's Office SaferWatch app allows smartphone users to contact police to report a crime or see any suspicious activity. The mobile app was initially developed for students and school officials following the tragic Parkland shooting, but its use is being expanded to include the general public. The app allows users to send text, photos, video or audio tips about...

The SaferWatch App is a new way for South Floridians to connect directly with local law enforcement, simply with the touch of a finger. And the app’s creator, Geno Roefaro believes the company’s “see something, send something” message resonates with users. "SaferWatch is a free mobile app, available to residents and visitors in Fort Lauderdale and Broward County.  It's actually available everywhere in the United States. Essentially what it is, is a tool that...

The Fort Lauderdale Police Department is excited to announce our partnership with SaferWatch, a free mobile app designed to facilitate two-way communication between its users and the Fort Lauderdale Police Department. Through the convenience of a smartphone, users are encouraged to “See Something, Send Something,” by submitting non-emergency tips directly to the Fort Lauderdale Police Department. These tips can be sent anonymously and can include photos and videos. Once the Fort Lauderdale Police Department...

Two 14-year-old Pompano Beach boys are facing charges after posting, on Instagram, unrelated threats to shoot and kill students and staff at Pompano Beach Middle School, the Broward Sheriff’s Office said. The separately posted threats caused a lockdown at the school on Wednesday while sheriff’s detectives investigated the profanity-laced, misspelled social media threats. According to the arrest reports, one student wrote, in part, “I’m killing all the teachers and students it’s going to be scary tragic...

“If you see something, send something.” Send a message, that is, via a free mobile phone app that’s designed for school safety. On Tuesday, the Broward Sheriff’s Office introduced its new app, “SaferWatch,” just in time for the new school year. The app can be used by parents, faculty, students...

NEAR FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (WSVN) – The Broward Sheriff’s Office has unveiled a new mobile app to help safeguard schools. On Tuesday morning, BSO introduced the SaferWatch App. This app gives students, parents and school staff a way to send texts, photos, videos and audio tips about possible school threats. SaferWatch also tracks the GPS location of the user. Sheriff Scott Israel said 95 percent of kids have access to a smartphone, which is...

Over six months after one of the deadliest school shootings in U.S. history took place in their own backyard, Broward County law enforcement is unveiling a new app aimed at helping students and staff report potential threats to police quicker. Broward Sheriff’s Office officials are releasing the “Safer Watch” app which will link those who have downloaded it to deputies and investigators within the agency. "They can remain anonymous, they don’t have to be...

Amendment 8 appeal: The state’s Office of the Attorney General announces it plans to appeal a Leon County judge’s decision to remove proposed constitutional Amendment 8 from the November ballot. Judge John Cooper ruled that the amendment, which would allow the Legislature to create an organization to authorize charter schools, set term limits for school board members and require civics education in schools, is “misleading” because it doesn’t inform voters of its true purpose. News Service of...

If you see something, send something.” Send a message, that is, via a free mobile phone app that’s designed for school safety. On Tuesday, the Broward Sheriff’s Office introduced its new app, “SaferWatch,” just in time for the new school year. The app can be used by parents, faculty, students and community members to report bullying, suspicious activity, or other safety concerns. Besides messages, users can submit photos and video that could be helpful...