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The Franklin Police Department will soon unveil their latest tech tool. The new FPD app will be released on the Android Market during a live demonstration at Franklin Police Headquarters on Wednesday at 11am.

The idea for the app came to life during a conversation between officers. The creator, Officer Chris Grant, is an avid software developer and an 8-year Franklin Police veteran assigned to the Department’s Traffic Unit.

From the new FPD app, users can call Franklin Police, contact Department leaders, submit concerns, sign up to receive email and text message alerts, and see the latest FPD news. Thanks to a partnership with CitizenObserver, a Minnesota based company; users can submit anonymous crime tips directly from the app.

In 2009, Franklin Police partnered with CitizenObserver to be the first police agency in Tennessee to put the power of their anonymous text message tip system at the fingertips of Franklin residents. Tomorrow, the Franklin Police Department will become the first Police Department in Tennessee to make its very own app available on the Android Market.

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