Frequently Asked Questions

How do I unsubscribe?

Click the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any notification email.

Text alerts are no longer sent. Sign up with an email address to keep receiving alerts. To remove an old cell number, use this form.

How do I change my address?

Just unsubscribe (see above), then re-subscribe with your new address.

Why aren't I getting notifications?

Likely one of several reasons: maybe you didn't click the 'verify' link in the email that was sent after you registered, or maybe the emails are finding their way to your spam folder, or maybe no incidents have been reported within a 0.25 mile radius of the address you registered.

What do these codes mean and why are they so vague?

Your guess is as good as mine. I'm passing along all the data that the SLMPD makes available.

Can I get more information about an incident?

Your best bet for additional detail would be perusing the monthly crime reports posted by the SLMPD.

Why are these notifications dated an hour ago?

In 2017, the SLPPD started delaying the call data by about 45 minutes.

Who runs this thing?

This is a free service built and managed by a Saint Louis resident during the summer of 2016. See this write-up in the RFT.

How many people are using this?

Roughly 10,000 city residents are actively subscribed and receiving notifications. SLMPD posts roughly 20,000 incidents each month.

Are there future plans to upgrade or expand?

Maybe, but most depend on some level of cooperation from the SLMPD. If you know someone there, please put them in touch with me :)