CRIMEWATCH US

09/22/2026

Law enforcement is being told to rethink how it uses , especially LPR's, because of growing privacy concerns.

So, what’s next?.......... Body cameras? Facial recognition? Public crime information?

“Big Brother,” surveillance, privacy, and other Orwellian concerns are everywhere and the pressure to limit how law enforcement collects and shares information continues to grow.

But protecting privacy cannot come at the expense of public safety.

Law enforcement STILL needs to identify suspects, warn the public, generate tips, solve cases, and hold people accountable.

The answer isn't to stop sharing information..........The answer is to CONTROL it.

That’s what CRIMEWATCH ControlShare™ was specifically designed to do:

💥Publish when the public needs it.
💥Update when circumstances change.
💥Redact when appropriate.
💥Remove it when its public value has expired.

The Public’s Right to Know vs. An Individual’s Right to Be Forgotten.

Law enforcement shouldn't have to choose between and .
Use the technology. Share information responsibly. Protect the public.

That’s CRIMEWATCH!

- Connect. Engage. Solve.

https://crimewatch.net/us/pa/lebanon/lebanon-city-pd/205637/cases/fatal-shooting-investigation-update

***UPDATE***On September 18, 2026, 19-year-old Axel Montes-Rivera was charged in connection with the shooting. Montes-Rivera faces charges of Homicide, Flight to Avoid Apprehension, and Fi****ms Not to Be Carried Without a License.As of this

09/18/2026

09/18/2026

Many people hear CRIMEWATCH and immediately think… crime.

But CRIMEWATCH was specifically built for something much broader: the efficient, effective and timely dissemination of ALL thing's public safety to everyone, everywhere not just those on social media!

- Traffic issues
- Municipal announcements
- Law Enforcement Activities
- Missing persons
- Wanted persons
- Crime alerts
And bees?

Yes. Bees. 🐝

Because if it impacts the safety, awareness or quality of life of your community, your agency should have a way to quickly get that information directly to the public.

Great work by the City of Payson Police and public works departments keeping their community informed about a swarm of bees creating a public-safety concern, and then providing the community with an update when the bees were cleared.

That's CRIMEWATCH Controlshare™ in action.

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UPDATE - Bees Cleared from Bridle Path and Saddle Blanket - **UPDATE** The bee swarm has been safely addressed with the help of a local pest control company. The company identified the...

Full details: https://crimewatch.net/us/az/gila/payson-pd/281034/post/update-bees-cleared-bridle-path-and-saddle-blanket

09/17/2026

Many municipalities consolidate government services under one city or county-wide website.

That’s why CRIMEWATCH can be embedded directly into your existing website, giving your community direct access to public safety information without requiring social media or an app.

Embedding doesn’t mean giving up the CRIMEWATCH experience.
Agencies still have the full CORE online community-engagement platform, including news, alerts, tips, webforms, wanted persons and more.

Publish once. Distribute everywhere.
✔️ Website
✔️ CRIMEWATCH
✔️ Social media
✔️ Mobile
✔️ Email
✔️ Search and other digital channels.

Plus, with CRIMEWATCH ControlShare™, agencies maintain control of their content for its lifetime online, even after distribution.

Your agency. Your information. Your community. Your secure source.

| Connect. Engage. Solve.

Here is a great example from the Thomasville Police Department (NC)- https://thomasville-nc.gov/departments/police/index.php

Is your Agency ready to become the trusted source for public safety information?

09/16/2026

WELLSBORO POLICE DEPARTMENT IS LIVE ON CRIMEWATCH!

We’re proud to welcome the Borough of Wellsboro Police Department to the CRIMEWATCH network as the first law enforcement agency in Tioga County, PA!

Congratulations to Chief Chad Boyce and his entire team for taking a proactive approach to transparency, community engagement, and public trust.

For rural law enforcement agencies, communicating with the public can be especially challenging. Fewer local media outlets, limited personnel, and limited resources can make it difficult to consistently get important public safety information in front of the community.

That’s where CRIMEWATCH makes a difference.

Agencies need more than social media. They need a purpose-built platform that allows law enforcement to communicate directly with their communities and the media, sharing verified information without relying on algorithms or waiting for traditional media coverage.

CRIMEWATCH helps agencies:
• Be the official source of public safety information
• Reach residents and media through multiple channels
• Reduce misinformation and control the narrative
• Engage the community and receive anonymous tips
• Expand exposure for wanted persons, investigations, alerts and PSAs
• Accomplish more with the resources they already have

Small or large. Rural or urban. Every agency deserves the ability to effectively communicate with the community it serves.

Public safety is everyone’s responsibility, and an informed community is a stronger community.

Welcome to CRIMEWATCH, Wellsboro PD!
We’re excited to have you leading the way in Tioga County!

https://crimewatch.net/us/pa/tioga/wellsboro-pd/380663

09/15/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 14, 2026Authority: Chief David M.

09/15/2026

It’s like a broken record…
Law enforcement agencies across the country are warning the public about misinformation on social media.

Facebook, Instagram and other platforms are great distribution tools, but they were NEVER designed to be the source of truth.

🚔Active incidents
🚔Missing persons
🚔Wanted suspects
🚔Alerts
🚔Bulletins

These stories can go viral in minutes, and misinformation can spread just as fast or even faster.

Stop letting someone else tell your story.

CRIMEWATCH gives law enforcement a verified, authentic and trusted source for official public safety news and information. Distributing it across the platforms your community already uses.

Empower your PIO and Community Engagement Team.
Control the narrative. Stop misinformation before it starts!

Let's start a conversation about your agency.

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https://www.marshallcountydaily.com/2026/09/11/mcso-warns-community-against-trusting-unofficial-social-media-pages/

(BENTON, Ky.) — The Marshall County Sheriff’s Office is urging residents to think twice before believing what they see on unofficial social media pages covering local incidents, saying inaccurate posts have caused unnecessary fear in the community

09/11/2026

On this day, 25 years ago, our nation changed. The world changed.

September 11, 2001, reminded us of both the devastating reality of evil, and the incredible courage, sacrifice, and resilience of the American people.

Today, we remember the innocent lives taken, the heroes who ran toward danger while others sought safety, and the families who continue to carry the unimaginable loss of those they loved.

We honor the first responders, law enforcement officers, firefighters, military personnel, and countless others who answered the call in the days, months, and years that followed.

A generation has now grown up since that terrible morning.
But we must never forget.
Never forget the sacrifices.
Never forget the heroes.
Never forget September 11, 2001.

09/10/2026

Stay informed and help keep our community safe by connecting directly with our department for real-time updates, alerts, and crime prevention information.

How to stay connected:

-Visit our official website: Bookmark and explore www.sheidpd.org to view recent incident reports, submit tips, and find department contact information.

-Download the CRIMEWATCH app: Search for CRIMEWATCH Mobile on the Apple App Store or Google Play Store, follow our department, and turn on push notifications to receive emergency alerts and local safety bulletins instantly on your phone.

Signing up ensures you get verified, timely information directly from SHPD without relying on social media algorithms.

Thank you for partnering with us to keep our neighborhoods safe!

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