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Increase in Housebreaks 1/30/12

The Malden Police Department is requesting assistance from the public in reporting any suspicious activity, especially in residential neighborhoods. Due to an uptick in house breaks we are asking residents to be extra vigilant in observing people hanging around neighborhoods either walking on foot or in vehicles circling the area. Often times, suspects will work in tandem with a lookout person and/or a getaway vehicle. If your safety is not in jeopardy, a detailed description of the person or vehicle would be most helpful.

Please dial 9-1-1 if you observe anything unusual.
To provide information concerning activity that is not on-going, contact Malden Police Detectives at 781-397-7181 or send an anonymous tip
You can also follow us on Twitter @maldenpolice and through the MyPD App for the iPhone and Android

Mayor's Safety Awareness Program 01/25/12

Mayor Christenson is implementing a new citywide initiative to address the issue of crime in Malden. The Mayor will be visiting a different neighborhood each month with Lieutenant Kevin Molis of the Malden Police Department, speaking to residents about how to stay safe and answering their questions.

The first meeting of the Mayor's Safety Awareness Program will be Monday, January 30th from 6pm-7pm in the auditorium of the Beebe School at 401 Pleasant St.

My Police Department Phone App for the iPhone and Android 01/11/12

The Malden Police Department is pleased to announce the availability of a new Police iPhone and Android application for its citizens. The app named "My Police Department" or "MyPD" is available now for free in the iTunes and Android marketplace.

This app includes features for checking on the latest news, social media postings, directions, department contacts, submitting feedback & questions, department surveys, submitting crime tips, and more. The app is available to the public free of charge is also free of any advertisements or pop ups.

"We are proud to be an early adopter of this technology and provide it to our citizens” said Chief Holland.

The app has the ability to change state and city from the main app page, so app users can also view other police departments on the app by choosing the correct state and city. The app defaults to the last city viewed upon opening, this makes it easy to always open the app to the City of Malden Police Department.

“This is yet another sign that our city is moving forward and embracing technology” noted Mayor Gary Christenson.

“We hope that the citizens of Malden download and use the app to communicate with the department” said Chief Holland. “There are many topics for tips and questions already built into the app to make things easy for the user. Often times citizens know what they need or want information about but are unsure who to direct the question or comment to. The app’s questions and feedback feature allows the user to choose a topic from the dropdown menu that best suits them. We have the ability to add more topics at any time and will continue to add topics in the future to give our public as many options as possible.

All of the forms can be sent anonymously to the department, though we encourage an email address or phone number if you would like a response. Users also have the availability to upload photos and GPS information with the app forms. (For example parking issue, or graffiti complaint)

As is the case with our other emails, tip sites, and social media, this app is not for any type of emergency situation. The Malden Police attempt to review all messages in a timely fashion but do not always actively monitor all messages and activity at all times. Corporate America is using apps to provide their customers with better service and accessibility. Progressive police departments are adopting the MyPD app for the same reasons. Police departments strive to provide their citizens with convenient ways to reach the department and receive the information they are looking for. This app allows the department to reach a majority of smart phone users with a unique iPhone & Android application.

Any suggestions and feedback can be directed to the department by emailing mgatcomb@maldenpd.com or the app developer at info@wiredblue.co

More information can be found on our website at Maldenpd.com and the MyPD app website http://wiredblue.co

Missing Child ID App 11/30/2011

The FBI has created a free mobile application that can be downloaded by parents and utilized in the event their child goes missing. The application is currently only available for use with the I-Phone, but the FBI plans on expanding the use of the application for other types of phones in the near future. Read more about the application below and go to the App Store on iTunes to download it for free.

MPD Launches Anonymous Tip Program 1/12/2010

The Malden Police Department is launching tip411, an internet based tool that enables the public to
text message an anonymous tip to police, and lets the police respond back creating a two way
anonymous “chat”. Reserved exclusively for Public Safety purposes and powered by CitizenObserver, a St. Paul MN
company, tip411 puts a powerful new crime fighting tool into the hands of our community for all ages
and demographics.

“We’re proud to be part of a national program that agencies in over 27 States are currently launching.
This new capability will help our citizens play an active role in keeping neighborhoods safer, it will
engage younger folks in the process, and it will save our agency time and resources. “

Anyone with a cell phone can now send an anonymous tip to the Malden Police by texting
the word MALDEN and the tip information to 847411 (tip411).
Anonymous web tips can also be submitted right from this website by following this link.

It's 100% anonymous. CitizenObserver’s technology removes all identifying information before the
Police Department receives it so there’s no way to identify the sender.

Use tip411 primarily for non-emergency tips. Texting to tip411 is NOT an alternative to dialing 9-1-1. In an emergency, call 9-1-1.

"Code Red" Telephone Emergency Notification Service 3/5/2009

The City of Malden has implemented the "CodeRED" high-speed telephone emergency notification system. The CodeRED system gives us the ability to deliver pre-recorded emergency telephone notification/information messages to targeted areas or the entire city at a rate of up to 60,000 calls per hour. The system will only be used for emergency purposes. Examples of when the Code Red system may be utilized include: missing children, fires, power outages, chemical spills, and evacuation notices. This system is only as good as the telephone database supporting it. If your phone number is not in the database, you will not be called.

To ensure no one is omitted, we urge all individuals and businesses to log onto the Malden Police Departments website, www.maldenpd.com and follow the link to the "CodeRED Residential and Business Data Collection" page. Those without Internet access may send a letter to David Urban, Malden Police Department, 200 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA. 02148, to submit their information. Required information includes first and last name, street address (physical address, no P.O. boxes), city, state, zip code, and primary phone number, additional phone numbers (optional).

No one should automatically assume his or her phone number is included. All businesses should register, as well as all individuals who have unlisted phone numbers, who have changed their phone number or address within the last year, and who use a cellular phone as their primary home phone.

The CodeRED system is a geographical based notification system, which means street addresses are needed to select which phone numbers will receive emergency notification calls in any given situation. The system works fine for cell phones too, but a street address is required. People who have recently moved but kept the same listed or unlisted phone number also need to change their address in the database.

Click here to register for this emergency notification service or to update your address or phone number.

Wireless Amber Alerts 8/6/2008

Sign up to receive free Amber Alerts on your cellular phone. When a child is abducted and an Amber Alert is broadcast in your area, you can be notified by text message. Visit www.wirelessamberalerts.org for more information and to sign-up. This initiative is sponsored by the Department of Justice and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

Child Booster Seat Law Effective July 10th 7/10/2008

Beginning July 10, 2008, a child passenger restraint is required by law for children 5-7 years of age or until they reach 4'9 in height in the state of Massachusetts. This means that for children who have grown out of their forward-facing child safety seat, the next step is a booster seat. A booster seat helps your child fit correctly in your vehicle's safety belt. Motor vehicle crashes are the #1 killer of children between the ages of 4-8. Booster seats can reduce those injury rates by 58% over seat belt use for that age group. Click here for additional information.

The Malden Police Department disclaims all responsibility for accuracy and completeness, or errors and omissions of the information contained herein. Although the Department tries to assure the accuracy of all information presented, you should confirm all information before making any decisions based on it.