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City of Amarillo Police Department Online
Registration Form:
E.M.A.S. - E-Mail Alert System
What is E.M.A.S.?
Everyday e-mail is being utilized by more homes and businesses. E.M.A.S. uses
this new communication tool to deliver information directly to the public from
the police department. On an as need basis participants of this program will
receive crime alerts, crime prevention tips, requests for assistance, and other
community related messages. E.M.A.S. will afford the public the opportunity to
participate in the process of community policing by being informed of events
occurring in their neighborhoods. It also allows the public to communicate
directly back to the police. E.M.A.S IS NOT USED FOR EMERGENCY INFORMATION!
For emergency information, continue to listen to your radio, TV., or Emergency
Alert System radio or weather radio.
Why is E.M.A.S. important?
Currently, the public is dependant on the news media to receive information
about criminal activity. Many times there is a delay in the reporting of this
information and often the information is limited in detail. The faster the
police can disseminate the information to the public, the better chance the
public can be of assistance. E.M.A.S. allows for time sensitive information to
be disseminated to the public either as the events are occurring or shortly
after the incident. Often, individuals are not aware that they witnessed
criminal activity.
Any person interested in Amarillo community safety can receive E.M.A.S. This
is a FREE service. There is no special hardware or software needed. All you need
is your standard e-mail address.
What information will I receive?
There are three basic types of E.M.A.S. messages:
- Alerts -
Information about current criminal activity, missing children or endangered
elderly adults with enough detail to help develop leads in a case. Police
may disseminate information as to general location of criminal activity, any
vehicles they may be looking for or description of suspects, missing
children or endangered adults.
- Follow-Ups -
Additional information, when appropriate, on the disposition of incidents
reported earlier, including information on any arrests or other new
appropriate details.
- Community Related Messages -
Information on crime prevention, community related, or news worthy events,
etc.
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PROGRAM RULES: (1) These
emails are not used for emergency information; I must listen to a radio,
television, or Emergency Alert System radio for emergency information.
(2) The number, frequency, and length of emails will vary. (3) The City of Amarillo, its
officers, agents, employees and contractors: (a) Do not guarantee that
any particular message or type of message will be sent or that you will
receive every message. (b) Are not responsible for lost or misdirected
email, changed email address, function of your computer equipment or
software, or email that fails to be transmitted or received due to
problems with servers or transmission (e.g., cable, telephone,
satellite, etc.) or human error. (c) DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES,
EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. I have read, understand, and accept
the Program Rules. I hereby request that APD emails be sent to the above
listed email address(es), for which I have legal authority to request
email.
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Disclaimer and Continue on to the E.M.A.S Registration Form
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