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Burkburnett police to deploy TIP 411 anonymous‑tip system; city to pay $6,600 from opioid funds
Summary
Chief Miller told commissioners TIP 411 will let residents send anonymous text or app tips, attach photos and receive follow‑up; the board approved a $6,600 contract funded by opioid grant money, though the meeting record shows a discrepancy over whether the contract term is two years (agenda) or 30 months (motion).
Burkburnett’s police department will adopt TIP 411, a third‑party anonymous tip platform that allows residents to submit text‑ or app‑based reports and attach photos or video, the police chief told the Board of Commissioners.
Chief Miller said the system bridges a reporting gap for lower‑level offenses—graffiti, park vandalism and other non‑felony incidents that residents often do not report to Crimestoppers. “We are committed to providing safe, effective ways for you to report crime anonymously,” he said, describing TIP 411 as an app and text message service with two‑way follow up and public‑service announcement support.
The commission voted to approve the purchase and software contract in the amount of $6,600 to be paid from opioid grant funds. During discussion a commissioner noted the agenda listed the contract as two years, while the motion referenced a 30‑month term; the commission approved the motion as moved. Chief Miller said the vendor helps create PSAs and signage and that the department will receive tips anonymously and can follow up through a secure interface.
Chief Miller emphasized that TIP 411 is not a rewards program but a transparency and reporting tool that can help deter repeated vandalism and speed responses: “It does allow us to be able to utilize the device… it does allow us to be more transparent with the community when there’s a criminal offense,” he said.
Next steps in the meeting record direct the police department to execute the contract, work with the vendor on a public‑service announcement and erect signage and to integrate tip intake with dispatch and command staff as appropriate.
