Citizen Alert Network

Welcome to the Santa Ana Police Department’s Citizen Alert Network!
We are always looking for ways to keep an open and effective line of communication between our Department and the public we serve.  The Citizen Alert Network is just one more way we accomplish that goal.
With the Citizen Alert Network, SAPD can immediately update you about crimes and emergencies, as well as provide critical information specific to your neighborhood. Conversely, the Network allows you to share information about specific incidents in your area, with the ability to anonymously provide text tips directly to the Department. 
All alerts are delivered via e-mail and/or text message on your cell phone or computer.

  • Citizen Alerts inform all registered users of public safety concerns in your area. The Alerts contain information about crime trends, descriptions of suspects, missing persons advisories, crime prevention tips, as well as information about current fraud schemes and scams.
  • Business Alerts, targeted to specific business types, will offer information about crimes pertinent to your business.
  • Watch Group Alerts allow law enforcement to send targeted alerts to specific neighborhoods or community groups with information about crimes occurring in an immediate area.

To sign up for the Citizen Alert Network, simply visit the Citizen Observer Web site at www.citizenobserver.com/registration.jsp. And once you’ve completed the electronic form, I encourage you to help us spread the word about this valuable new tool and invite your neighbors to join.

SAPD is proud of our new e-services and we encourage you to use them to stay informed and stay alert. 

Our goal with the Citizen Alert Network is for you to stay connected and foster increased community involvement.

Thank you for your continued support of the Santa Ana Police Department. The men and women of SAPD look forward to building on our strong relationship with the community