Police departments looks to combat crime through cell phones

Published: Oct. 2, 2023 at 3:58 PM CDT|Updated: Oct. 2, 2023 at 3:59 PM CDT
BLYTHEVILLE, Ark. (KAIT) - One Mississippi County police department looks to keep neighborhoods safe through smartphones.
The Blytheville Police Department announced Monday that they are using the smartphone app Nextdoor to help combat crime.
Through Nextdoor, people can “customize their neighborhoods and join what neighborhoods they want.”
Nextdoor intends to help citizens monitor what is happening in their neighborhoods while keeping them safe by allowing users to message the department directly.
If interested, download the app and create an account to begin.
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