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The Lake Charles Police Department has launched a new app and text alerting system, Lake Charles PD, to enhance its connectivity with the community. The new system replaces the Nixle text alerting system and is available for free download in the Google Play Store and the iPhone App Store.

Subscribers to Lake Charles PD will receive traffic and other important alerts directly on their phones or via email. The app also allows residents to submit non-emergency tips anonymously to the police department. However, emergency requests should still be directed through 911.

“We are excited to offer this new way to connect with the Lake Charles Police Department,” said Chief Shawn Caldwell. “The Lake Charles PD app and alerting systems offer us a new tool to connect with our residents in non-emergency situations. The ability to submit tips anonymously will be a tremendous asset to our department, but I want to reiterate that this is to only be used in non-emergency situations. Emergency requests should still be directed to 911.”

“This is a great step forward for the Lake Charles Police Department,” added Mayor Nic Hunter. “Increased connectivity between our officers and our residents makes our community a stronger, safer place for us all.”

For users without a smartphone or those not wishing to download the app, alerts can still be received and non-emergency tips submitted anonymously by texting LCPD to 847411.

For more information, visit or call (337) 491-1311.