Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office announces new smartphone app

Posted on January 10, 2020
The Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office app is available for download for free in the App Store and Google Play. (Photo Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office)

 

By Neil Doyle

TAZEWELL COUNTY – A Central Illinois sheriff’s office is launching a new smartphone application.

The Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office has a new app that will serve as a way for the sheriff’s office to connect with residents and visitors, according to Sheriff Jeffery Lower.

The app features quick access to items like submit a tip, search inmates, view active warrants in Tazewell County, and other items.

It was developed by TheSheriffApp.com which specializes in mobile app development for sheriffs’ offices and public safety organizations across the country.

The Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office app is available for download for free in the App Store and Google Play.

Neil Doyle can be reached at [email protected]

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