Thursday, June 10, 2010

CrimeReports.com Buys TipSoft

Salt Lake City-based CrimeReports.com said Wednesday that it has acquiredTipSoft, a developer of software used for gathering police tips and intelligence. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. TipSoft's software is used by law enforcement organizations such as the NYPD, Chicago PD, and LAPD to manage phone tips, web tips, and SMS tips about crimes. According to CrimeReports, the buy will increase its capabilities to help citizens collaborate with law enforcement agencies.