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Erie County sheriff's sergeant urges Grand Island residents to try new anonymous tip app
Summary
A sergeant from the Erie County Sheriff's Office briefed the Grand Island Town Board on a new anonymous tip app, highlighting two-way chat, asserted anonymity and several arrests linked to tips; the presentation was informational and no board action was required.
A representative identified as Sergeant Reeves of the Erie County Sheriff's Office visited the Grand Island Town Board to introduce a new anonymous-tip smartphone app and urge residents to download it.
Reeves told the board the app is available for iOS and Android and supports two-way chat so investigators can follow up with tipsters. "It is completely anonymous. There is zero ability for us to tell who it is," Reeves said, and added that the sheriff's office has already made several arrests based on information submitted through the tool. He said the office will coordinate with the Grand Island Police Department on any local leads.
Reeves left QR-code business cards and encouraged residents to search for the Erie County Sheriff's Office listing in app stores or contact the office through the department's social-media channels for help finding the correct download. No formal town action was taken; the presentation was delivered as an informational item at the start of the meeting.
