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  • CodeRED Weather Warning Now Available

    CodeRed Weather Warning There is a new tool to keep you informed in the event of severe weather, CodeRED Weather Warning. This service will automatically notify you of tornado, severe thunderstorm and flash flood warnings. Stay Safe: CodeRED will notify the public of emergencies, and Weather Warning will alert citizens in the direct path of severe weather. Alert Types: Notifications will be sent out for emergency situations moments after a severe thunderstorm, tornado warning or flash flood warning has been issued by the National Weather Service. Only citizens in the immediate impact area will be alerted. Privacy: Your contact information will remain private and will only be used for severe weather alerts and public safety messages. Register to get the call: Residents and Businesses are encouraged to sign up for this free service. Users must opt-in to receive CodeRED weather alerts. Register your landline and mobile telephone numbers by following the link below:

    Sheriff's Department
    Posted on May 10, 2016

  • Wisconsin Crime Alert Network

    Protecting Our Communities

    The Wisconsin Crime Alert Network (WCAN) is a statewide program that links law enforcement agencies with the business community and the public in a partnership to fight crime. WCAN is a highly effective program which can help prevent crime and aid in the apprehension of criminals.

    WCAN allows law enforcement agencies to send out crime alert bulletins rapidly, to the business community and to the general public, whenever a crime or suspect may affect citizens or their businesses. WCAN provides a rapid, cost-effective means of communication between law enforcement agencies and the communities they serve.

    Only law enforcement can send Crime Alerts. Investigating officers target their crime alert messages to businesses and/or citizens.

    The WCAN partnership fosters:

  • Crime Prevention
  • Finding Stolen Property
  • Locating Missing Persons
  • Identifying Suspects

    • How Does Wisconsin Crime Alert Work?

    Law enforcement officers may issue crime alert bulletins to participating businesses and the public throughout the state.

    Targeted Crime Alerts

  • Specific business types can be targeted (chose from a list of 50 business types)
  • Specific geographic areas can be targeted (by county, region or statewide)

    • Law enforcement can specify which types of businesses are to receive a particular crime alert by selecting from 50 categories, including pharmacies, media, schools, hospitals, banks, neighborhood watch, and convenience stores.

    WCAN alerts are sent to you in several ways

  • Email
  • Cell phone text message
  • Fax

    • What is the Benefit of Membership?

  • Protect businesses and your community
  • Prevent crime
  • Support law enforcement
  • More crimes solved

    • WCAN is a collaborative partnership involving law enforcement, business and the community.

    Click here to register and find out more

    THE SUCCESS OF THE PROGRAM RELIES ON PARTICIPATION FROM YOU!

Sheriff's Department
Posted on December 28, 2014

  • Anonymous Tip Line

    Do you know something about recent criminal activity in Price County? Report it anonymously using Nixle, an anonymous tip line which will allow crime and drug tip information to be sent directly to the Sheriff's Office and shared with local Police Departments. An option will allow persons to call a toll free number and leave a voice message containing the information. You will also be able to sign up for alerts so you can stay up to date on important news occurring in Price County.

    Click here to find out more

    Sheriff's Department
    Posted on December 09, 2014

  • Silver Alert

    The Attorney General's office announced an important new resource to protect Wisconsin seniors - the statewide Silver Alert program. Similar to an Amber Alert, Silver Alerts will go out by email, text message, or fax through the Wisconsin Crime Alert Network to notify the public that an adult with Alzheimer's, dementia, or other permanent cognitive impairment is missing. Anyone may receive Silver Alerts and Crime Alerts for free by email, text or fax.

    According to the Alzheimer's & Dementia Alliance of Wisconsin, at least 116,000 people with dementia reside in Wisconsin, and approximately 60 percent will wander at some point as their condition progresses.

    In partnership with the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association, the Outdoor Advertising Association of Wisconsin and Wisconsin Department of Revenue, Silver Alerts may be broadcast through television and radio, digital billboards, and lottery display terminals. Alerts may also be displayed on highway digital messaging signs through the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. Silver Alerts cannot utilize the Emergency Alert System.

    Silver Alerts may be issued when the following criteria are met:

  • The missing person is 60 years of age or older;
  • The missing person is believed to have Alzheimer's, dementia, or another permanent cognitive impairment that poses a threat to the individual's health and safety;
  • There is reasonable belief that the missing person's disappearance is due to the individuals' impaired cognitive condition;
  • The Silver Alert request is made within 72 hours of the individual's disappearance;
  • There is sufficient information available to disseminate to the public that could assist in locating the missing person.

    As Alzheimer's and dementia are not limited to those 60 and older, where individuals are missing and at risk but do not meet the criteria for a Silver Alert, the Wisconsin Crime Alert Network (WCAN) can be utilized to send out a Missing/Endangered alert. With the WCAN, law enforcement officers issue alerts at no cost either by fax, e-mail or text message to individuals and business owners. Anyone may subscribe to the Wisconsin Crime Alert Network to receive alerts.

    Click here to register and find out more

    RESOURCES IN WISCONSIN FOR ALZHEIMER'S & DEMENTIA

    Wisconsin Department of Transportation

    http://www.dot.wisconsin.gov/drivers/drivers/driver-forms.htm

    BDS225 - "Be Safe, Not Sorry" - Public guide for reporting medically-impaired drivers

    MV3141 - Driver Condition or Behavior Report - Reporting medically impaired drivers

    BDS345 - "Be Safe, Not Sorry" - Older driver workbook

    Alzheimer's & Dementia Alliance of Wisconsin http://www.alzwisc.org

    Alzheimer's Association

    South Central Wisconsin Chapter http://www.alz.org.scwisc/

    Greater Wisconsin Chapter http://www.alz.org.gwwi/

    Southeastern Wisconsin Chapter http://www.alz.org.sewi/

    • Sheriff's Department
    Posted on December 08, 2014

  • Amber Alert

    The Amber Alert is an emergency child abduction alert. It's purpose is to SAVE THE LIFE OF A CHILD.

    Amber Alert is a collaborative partnership between law enforcement agencies and broadcasters to alert the general public when a child is abducted.

    In this cooperative plan, radio and television stations interrupt programming with an emergency tone similar to the one used to warn about severe weather conditions utilizing the Emergency Alert System (EAS).

    The Emergency Alert System (EAS) provides a rapid response in the search of an abducted child. When a warning alert is activated, the entire community or the entire state is searching for an abducted child in a matter of minutes.

    In a collaborative effort, this partnership brings law enforcement, broadcasters and communities together working toward the same goal, in an effort to better protect the safeguard our children. The Amber Alert Plan is one of the most effective strategies law enforcement agencies statewide can use in reuniting children with their families.

    Click here to find out more about the Amber Alert program

    Register to receive Amber Alerts through the Wisconsin Crime Alert Network here

    Sheriff's Department
    Posted on December 08, 2014
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