Editorial - Automated notification system can help many people
By Steve Cox, Livingston County Sheriff
We often hear people comment on viewing our office website and the numbers of people in jail or roll through jail. There is a very valuable website and tool for crime victims and the public on notifications of people either in custody or just going through the court system. Vine Link which can be found at www.vinelink.com. When you get to this site you need to check the state you wish to search for someone and then enter that information.
This website is a very valuable tool and relatively easy to use. For example, if you want to determine if John Doe is in custody in Missouri enter the name and search. All agencies linked to Vine Link will show in custody or out of custody. If in custody in county jail you can register to receive automated updates in various ways. The Vine Link system is designed to update every 15 minutes so when a detainee posts bond or otherwis