Stay instantly informed of neighborhood-level public safety information from a trusted source: the Akron Police Department.  You choose the information you want, for the electronic addresses you want, all delivered via text message, email or web.

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Frequently asked questions:

Nixle is a community information service built exclusively for secure and reliable communications.

The Akron Police Department went through an authentication process with Nixle to have privileges to send time sensitive urgent public safety messages to users who sign up.

Nixle will deliver secure, reliable information to users by e-mail, cell phone and web site delivery.  Residents have a need to know what is happening where they live, where they work, and where their children go to school.  Nixle allows residents, businesses, and visitors of Akron, Ohio to receive the geographically relevant important information they need-to-know and want-to-know.  The Akron Police will supply public safety information to users.  This communication will be a tool to build safer, stronger, and more connected neighborhoods and communities.

For more information, please visit the Nixle FAQ web page.

Disclaimers:

Users should not attempt to read any text messages while driving.  Users may consider asking a passenger to read the message or utilize the read aloud feature offered on some cell phones.

Nixle is a one way communication tool; meaning all messages come directly from the Akron Police.  Although an email or cell phone screen may display a “reply” option, the Akron Police will not receive any replies using that method.  To contact the Akron Police Department, citizens may e-mail the Anonymous Tip Line; call the non-emergency number 330-375-2552; or dial 9-1-1 in the event of a life threatening situation.    

Messaging Charges. You are responsible for any charges associated with the receipt of any communications. Your standard messaging rates associated with your mobile phone service will apply.

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