News for Immediate Release

AMBLER BOROUGH POLICE DEPARTMENT LAUNCH DIGITAL CRIME FIGHTING TOOL

New Web site offers direct access to crime and public safety-related information

Ambler, PA (March 27^th, 2020) – The Ambler Borough Police Department and Police Chief Robert Hoffman announced the launch of a new website that gives people who use social networks and mobile devices an easier, more effective way to help fight crime and stay informed.

The new Ambler Borough Police Department website was developed in partnership with CRIMEWATCH Pennsylvania and is part of the CRIMEWATCH Network (www.crimewatchpa.com). This online tool gives the public direct access to crime- and public safety-related information happening in their community.

“This new website is the perfect entry point for establishing better police and public partnerships. Technology gives us the opportunity to communicate with the public and the anonymity of the tech avoids the potential risks of sharing information with the police…several police departments throughout the region are having great success using this technology, said Chief Hoffman. 

Ambler Borough Police Department is the 7^th Montgomery County based police department to go live on the CRIMEWATCH Network; a communications platform developed specifically for Pennsylvania law enforcement agencies that allows for geographically targeted information sharing and intelligence gathering.

Local residents and students are strongly encouraged to visit the web, connect police department social media sites, or download CRIMEWATCH Mobile from the Apple or Android App Store.

The new Ambler Borough Police Department Website can be found at AmblerPD.org or

 https://montgomery.crimewatchpa.com/amblerpd

This resource allows residents to do the following:

• Sign up for a free account to receive e-mail alerts regarding crime committed in certain areas,
• Submit a tip to local law enforcement,
• View recent arrests and “most wanted” lists,
• File a right-to-know request,
• Share information with others through social media, and
• Get connected with resources and services.

For more information or to view the new Ambler Borough Police Department Website visit AmblerPD.org or to learn more about CRIMEWATCH Pennsylvania visit www.CrimeWatchPA.com

Media contacts:

Chief Robert Hoffman

For Public (Email or Facebook)

Good afternoon,

The Ambler Borough Police Department has joined the CRIMEWATCH Network to align our communication strategy with surrounding police agencies. This process means that we are switching to a new website and social media practice. Our web address is AmblerPD.org

We strongly encourage you to visit our CRIMEWATCH Portal and subscribe to receive notifications or download the CRIMEWATCH Mobile Application for Apple or Android devices. The service is free for the public.

If you are interested in learning more about CRIMEWATCH, visit www.crimewatchpa.com

We thank you in advance for your continued support in keeping our local community safe.

Robert Hoffman, Chief of Police
Ambler Borough Police Department

For Media (Email)

Good afternoon,

The Ambler Borough Police Department has joined the CRIMEWATCH Network to streamline communications with the press. We will no longer be distributing press releases through email, fax or phone. Instead we will push all of our latest news through CRIMEWATCH.

You will be able to receive this information directly in your email inbox by subscribing to CRIMEWATCH. If you are already subscribed, please add AmblerPD.org as one of your groups.

If you are not subscribed, please follow this link and follow on screen instructions:

https://montgomery.crimewatchpa.com/amblerpd/user/register

As a media subscriber, you will have to accept the Terms of Use for this service. Be aware that we strongly encourage you to repurpose any of the content we share. However, we request that adhere to the following guidelines:

1. Provide a link to AmblerPD.org at the end of any story or news feature that originates through CRIMEWATCH.
2. When we request information from the public, that you include any phone number listed and a link to the Tip submission tool featured on our website. Found here: https://montgomery.crimewatchpa.com/amblerpd/submit-tip

We thank you in advance for your continued support in keeping our local community safe. Any questions please feel free to contact CRIMEWATCH by emailing support@crimewatchus.com