A user of Nixle since 2008, the Riverside Police is now using the upgraded Nixle Connect service, which launched this past summer, to communicate with the public via text/SMS, e-mail, and Internet posts at no cost. Communications range from emergency alerts to routine day-to-day information including traffic and missing persons reports, safety tips, crime information, community outreach programs and other public safety information.
"We are delighted to be using the new Nixle Connect as a vital tool in our efforts to keep the community informed," commented Thomas Weitzel, Chief of Police. "Our implementation of Nixle's free service is another example of our commitment to providing the highest quality police service. We are proud to use cutting-edge technology and maximize our efficiency on a limited budget by using Nixle."
Citizens can register to receive messages from Riverside PD and other local agencies by sending a text message with their zip code to 888777. Online registration is also available at www.nixle.com.
"We are thrilled to have the Riverside Police Department continue its support of Nixle to communicate with the public," stated Eric Liu, Nixle CEO. "Communication between police and residents is vital not only in times of crisis but also on a regular basis to further public safety. Nixle is proud to provide a service that helps contribute to this goal at no cost to all parties involved."
Currently more than 4,600 government agencies have adopted Nixle for their means of real-time communications with residents, and more than 700,000 citizens have signed up to take advantage of the service. Year-to-year usage figures from August 2010 through July 2011 show that participating agencies created a total of 72,782 messages or 6,065 per month. Over 17 million SMS text messages were sent during the 12-month period for an average of 1.4 million each month, and over 43.8 million e-mails were sent by government agency users, over 3.6 million a month.
About Nixle
Founded in 2007, Nixle is the leader in trusted notification services for law enforcement and government agencies. More than 4,600 government agencies throughout the United States use Nixle to communicate with residents via SMS mobile text messaging, email, the Web, and mobile applications. Over 700,000 citizens rely upon the system. Nixle is strategically partnered with Nlets to offer the only public messaging service on the International Justice and Public Safety network, a system owned by the fifty states and serving every criminal justice agency in the US and Canada. Nixle is a privately held company based in San Francisco, CA.
For more information, visit www.nixle.com.