SUBMIT CRIME TIPS

Important: Tip submissions are not monitored 24/7 and should not be used if you require an immediate response. If you need law enforcement, fire or medical assistance, call 9-1-1 for emergencies and 513-785-1300 for non-emergencies.

Anonymous Crime Tips

The Butler County Sheriff’s Office uses a completely anonymous system to receive crime tips. Tips can be submitted online, or by SMS text message.

Submitting the tip online will give you the opportunity to include far greater detail about the situation, suspects, vehicles involved, etc. Once submitted, you may follow up on your anonymous web tip with the tip ID and password provided at the time of the original submission.

SMS Crime Tips

When submitting your tip through a website isn’t an option, use SMS text messaging to anonymously provide information. The system strips out your phone number before delivering the tip to us, yet allows us to ask follow-up questions in a reply that will be routed back to you.

Text "COPS" and your tip to 274637 (CRIMES)

Instructions

• Compose a new text message to 274637
• Text the keyword “COPS” along with your tip information
• Send more information in additional text messages as needed
• Delete the messages from your phone, if it’s possible that the suspect you’re reporting might see your phone in the future

Your identity is protected – all tips are 100% anonymous. Your identify can never be discovered unless you choose to share it yourself in the tip.

If needed, an investigator can reply to your message through the system to ask a follow-up question.

Remember: If it’s an emergency, and help is needed right away, do NOT contact us this way. You will not get an immediate response. If you or anyone is in immediate danger, call 9-1-1. Stay on the line, answer the dispatcher’s questions as best you can, and ask to remain anonymous if you wish.

Tips by Telephone

You may leave a voice message with drug tip information by calling the BURN Task Force tip line at:

(513) 887-3029

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