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Patterson, CA. - July, 25, 2014 – Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Department, Patterson Police Services announced today a partnership with Nextdoor (www.nextdoor.com), the private social network for neighborhoods, to build stronger, safer communities with the help of residents. A partnership will enable the Sheriff’s Department to communicate with residents and facilitate virtual Neighborhood Watch. The Sheriff’s Department will go live on July 30th, 2014.


This integration with Nextdoor will enable the City of Patterson to communicate online or mobile device with Patterson neighborhoods. Residents and police will be able to work together to improve safety and strengthen neighborhood watch efforts. “We have always invested in innovative ways to increase safety for our residents,” said Chief Tori Hughes. “With Nextdoor, we can help empower neighbors to keep their communities safe and connected and give them the ability to collaborate on virtual neighborhood watch efforts.”


With Nextdoor, Patterson residents can join private neighborhood websites to share information, including neighborhood public safety issues, community events and activities, local services, and even lost pets. The Patterson Sheriff’s Department will be able to post information, such as safety tips and crime alerts, to Nextdoor websites within the city.


Nextdoor is free for residents and the Sheriff’s Department. Each Patterson neighborhood has its own private Nextdoor neighborhood website, accessible only to residents who verify that they live in the neighborhood. Neighborhoods establish and self-manage their own Nextdoor websites and the Sheriff’s Department will not be able to access residents’ websites, contact information, or content. Information shared on Nextdoor is password protected and cannot be accessed by search engines.


Those interested in joining their neighborhood’s Nextdoor website can visit www.nextdoor.com and enter their address. If residents have questions about their Nextdoor website, please visit help.nextdoor.com.


If you have any tips, you can leave an anonymous tip by calling Crime Stoppers at (209) 521-4636. Tipsters can also e-mail tips at http://www.modestopolice.com/CrimeStoppers, or text them to CRIMES (274637) by typing "Tip704" plus the message and be eligible for a cash reward.


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Adam Christianson, Sheriff – Coroner


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