Crime Nearby? Now, S.C. Police Will Text You.

Ever want to be alerted about the crime and safety threats in your area right as they happen? Now you can, with San Clemente’s new Crime Alert System created by Nixle,LLC.

By registering a zip code and mobile number on the Nixle website (www.nixle.com), San Clemente residents will be able to receive important and time sensitive information regarding the community’s immediate safety in order to prevent potential crime and danger, city officials said.

This free service, which will be available for use beginning in mid February, will allow San Clemente Police Services to connect directly with the community via email or mobile phone (text/SMS) with pertinent information, whenever there is an urgent public-safety threat.

“Most people aren’t really listening to the information [regarding threats to public safety] that is being put out there right now—they’re not taking it seriously," said Leslie Mowers, San Clemente crime prevention specialist. "With this alert service we can communicate to residents in a direct and efficient way.”

This crime alert service also has the capability to target residents within a specific area that is being affected or in danger of crime.

Nixle, LLC is an award-winning, free mass notification system that is used by over 4,600 government agencies nationwide. The crime prevention team and city of San Clemente encourage residents and their entire families to register for this free service.

“It’s easy to sign up and we are prepared to only send out accurate and pertinent information coming directly from San Clemente Police Services and the Orange County Sheriff,” said Janet Dunford of San Clemente Crime Prevention.

Registered users can be rest assured the system will only alert them when there is real danger and threat, and not bombard them with unnecessary information.

Register you and your family now by visiting www.Nixle.com with an email address and mobile number.

Any questions or concerns regarding this new alert system or safety issues in San Clemente, can be addressed to Janet Dunford (Crime Prevention) at 949-361-8386 or Leslie Mowers (Crime Prevention) at 949-361-8368.