If you see something, say something.
iWatchDallas is a mobile crime watch tool that you and your neighbors can use to report suspicious or criminal activity. It's a proactive, hands-on, partnership between you, the citizens of Dallas, and the Dallas Police Department working together to build a safer community.
It Helps Us Help You.
If one person can make a difference, consider what an entire community can do. As our community grows, it's more important than ever for residents to be aware of what's happening in their neighborhoods. You can help police solve and prevent crime in your own neighborhood.
Two Way Communication With Media
With iWatchDallas you can send up to 5 photos, audio, video, and GPS information in a single tip to police. Police can share photos with you. Share suspicious or criminal social media. It's free to download and use.
Awesome Features
The iWatchDallas app has a ton of easy to use features and functions.
Photos
Send up to 5 photos regardless of resolution.
Audio
Make an audio recording to describe complex or dynamic situations.
Video
Send camera videos to police, or upload from your doorbell or home security cameras.
GPS
Send accurate gps coordinates to police in a tip or in chat. GPS can be disabled.
Alerts
Police can send informational and emergency alerts to users with the location of incident.
Spanish
Spanish-speaking users will see all app features and functions in their native language.
Real-Time Anonymous Chat
Police can communicate with app users in real-time. You can send them additional info on a tip if the situation location changes. They can ask you follow up questions if they need more details.
- Provideo additional information
- Attach Photos
- Attach Video
- Attach Location
Focus
The Dallas Police Department is committed to serving the citizens of Dallas through a cooperative working relationship between the police and the people they serve. The success of solving crime lies in the actions of the citizens who have knowledge of, or view these criminal acts. With your help, we can all strive to make Dallas a safer place to live and play.
iWatch Dallas is a community awareness program that educates the community about suspicious activities & criminal behaviors. iWatch Dallas focuses on criminal behavior and criminal enterprises that could also indicate a nexus to terrorist activities. Citizens are provided a convenient anonymous reporting method to provide tips and leads to police concerning crime that is affecting them and their community.
iWatch Dallas allows our citizens to harness the communication capabilities of the internet/social networking sites to report crime tips and leads. The app is a new and innovative tool to increase our community wide effort to reduce crime.
Screenshots
iWatchDallas is easy to use. Here are some screenshots to show you what it does.
About
If you see something, say something.
iWatchDallas is a mobile crime watch tool that you and your neighbors can use to report suspicious or criminal activity. It's a proactive, hands-on, partnership between you, the citizens of Dallas, and the Dallas Police Department working together to build a safer community.
It Helps Us Help You.
If one person can make a difference, consider what an entire community can do. As our community grows, it's more important than ever for residents to be aware of what's happening in their neighborhoods. You can help police solve and prevent crime in your own neighborhood.
What If Police Need To Contact Me?
Police can chat with you in the app in real-time, even while you remain anonymous. The app doesn't even need to be open for you to receive a push notification on your device. Selecting the notification opens the app and establishes a real-time chat session with police.
Does this replace 911?
No it does not. The iWatchDallas app is only intended for non-emergency tips only. If you have an emergency and need the police immediately do not use iWatchDallas, call 911. If you need to make an official police report, please call 911 or visit DallasPolice.net and utilize the Dallas Online Reporting System.