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The Air Force Office of Special Investigations recently expanded the avenues in which they can receive tips.
AFOSI is a federal law enforcement agency that examines felony-level crimes. Examples of these crimes are drug possession and distribution, rape, domestic violence, sexual assault and robberies.
In 2012, AFOSI stood-up an anonymous tip line for individuals to call in to report a crime on military bases and their local communities. In order to give the public more options, tips can now be submitted through two websites, an app or via text.
“We’re depending on members of Team Offutt, civilians and other surrounding people - we cannot be everywhere,” said U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Theodore Zidlicky, 55th Security Forces joint drug enforcement team member for AFOSI Detachment 204. “It is a lot easier when everyone has these outlets to report anonymously. It really helps us out.”
When people submit their tips, then they receive a tip number.
The tip submission can be checked-on within a day or two to determine if any additional information is required to resolve the problem. Individuals can also update their previous tip by using the tip number the service provided them.
If the individual chooses to fill out an anonymous tip form online, they must put Offutt Air Force Base, so it reaches the correct office. For more information, visit https://www.tip411.com/tips/new?alert_ group_id=21111 or http://www.osi.af.mil/
To text a tip, type “AFOSI” plus the tip information to 847411.
To access the app, download “Tip411,” on any mobile device.
No matter the avenue of submitting a tip, providing an accurate description of the crime and a who, what, when, where and how if possible is vital
“When people submit tips, they need to be as specific as they can, so we can investigate and bring the individuals to justice,” Zidlicky said. “This can help us keep Offutt Air Force Base and the surrounding area safe.”
| Date Taken: | 04.02.2019 |
| Date Posted: | 04.03.2019 17:42 |
| Story ID: | 316803 |
| Location: | OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, NEBRASKA, US |
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