Chicago Residents and Commuters Now Have Access to Critical Crime and Safety Alerts Through AlertID

LAS VEGAS and PALO ALTO, Calif., June 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- AlertID® today announced that everyone who lives, works and/or visits Chicago can now receive crime advisory alerts through AlertID.  Using information from trusted law enforcement officials and the community, AlertID provides up-to-the-minute information on crime, sex offenders, severe weather, natural disasters and more.

At no cost to members or law enforcement agencies, the people of Chicago, residents and visitors alike, can now join people across the country who Live Safely™ with AlertID®. 

AlertID allows Chicago's nearly 3 million residents and 40 million annual visitors to stay connected to public safety authorities and other public safety information through alerts on their smartphones, tablets and computers. Alerts are provided by trusted sources including public safety agencies, local law enforcement, schools, neighborhood groups, neighbors, family members and friends. This connection between law enforcement and surrounding communities has been proven to reduce crime, and now Chicago can be a part of it.

"This expansion helps protect children and families in one of the largest major metropolitan areas of the country, allowing people to be aware of crime and other threats and to take steps to protect themselves," Keli Wilson, founder of AlertID, said.

Included in AlertID's notification system are alerts for sex offenders, severe weather, earthquakes, hazardous materials and fires across Illinois.

To sign up for a free account, or for more information, go to www.AlertID.com.

About AlertID, Inc.
Live Safely™ with AlertID.   AlertID is the safe way to receive trusted public safety alerts and share information with neighbors.

Alerts are provided by trusted sources including public safety agencies, local law enforcement, schools, neighborhood groups, neighbors, family members and friends.  This first-of-its-kind, fast-growing network is the leader in helping people protect their families and communities throughout the United States and is poised to evolve into the world's go-to public safety and security resource.  For information on critical public safety alerts and sharing information with neighbors, friends and family across the country, visit www.AlertID.com.

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SOURCE AlertID, Inc.

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