Sheriff Mike Navarre believes Alertizen 911 Alerts present a false sense of criminal activity in a neighborhood. Author: Carla Bayron (WTOL) Updated: 7:32 PM EST March 12, 2021
LUCAS COUNTY, Ohio Some residents in Lucas County are no longer receiving crime alerts, after the county s newly-elected sheriff chose not to renew a partnership with the private company sending them.
Sheriff Mike Navarre said he believes Alertizen 911 alerts present a false sense of criminal activity in a neighborhood.
As soon as a 911 call is dispatched, the program sends alerts via text and/or email with the address and type of crime to its members. Alertizen representatives said those members may see something that would help the police catch a criminal.