Leander Police Department launches anonymous tip app

The Leander Police Department has announced that the public will be allowed to share important public safety information anonymously with police by sending a secure message about crimes or suspicious activity in the Leander community via a free smartphone app starting September 1.

The new LPDTIP App and the tip411 anonymous text a tip system enable the public to share anonymous tips with police and allows officers to respond back in real time.

The LPDTIP App can be downloaded for free via app stores or by visiting the police department’s website here.

Chief Greg Minton says, “The Leander Police Department understands that fighting crime takes a working partnership with the community. We cannot be everywhere at every moment so we rely on the members of our community to be our “eyes and ears.”  We know that the members of our community are our greatest resource.”