Sheriff SMS | Crime Prevention Texting

ATTENTION SHERIFFS AND POLICE CHIEFS

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With Text Message Crime Prevention Campaigns, You Get All Three

Effective

Limited reach with traditional media.

Only 56% of Americans watch TV.
Only 68% use Facebook.

Crime prevention campaigns are effective.

NIH studies show a 13% reduction in crashes.
Facebook campaigns cut car theft by 75% after 9 PM.

Text messaging reaches 97% of adults.

99.83% of responses to crime prevention texts are positive.
SheriffSMS is highly efficient and impactful.

Efficient

Traditional Media Misses the Mark.

66% of Americans ignore TV ads.
99.1% of social ads aren’t clicked.

Crime Prevention Made Simple.

Text messages have a 95% open rate.
They are read within 5 minutes.

Reach 97% with SMS.

SMS ensures your message gets through.
It engages your community directly.

Economical

Affordable Alternative to TV Ads.

Veteran-owned small business.
SheriffSMS offers discounted rates.

Save Big on Campaigns.

25% off on crime prevention campaigns.
$0.12 per contact for video SMS messages.

Maximize Reach for Less.

Reach 97% of your community.
Six SMS campaigns for the cost of one TV ad.

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Read success stories from fellow sheriffs who have seen marked improvements in community engagement and reduced response times using Sheriff SMS.

Hillsborough Don’t Drink and Drive

Message Type:

MMS | Video and Text Message

Order Date:

November 24, 2023

Number of Recipients:

272,988

Response Rate:

4% (10,948)

Opt-out Rate:

1.2% (3,407)

Responses:

Hillsborough County residents responded enthusiastically, with thanks and well wishes for the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office and Sheriff Chad Chronister. There were fewer than 100 negative responses.

Here’s what Hillsborough County had to say:

“Thank you sooo much for taking care of the county and esp city of St. Marks. We appreciate what all your staff does for our little city. Happy St. Patty’s Day 🍀☘️🍀☘️ Zoe”

“Thank you, you all are doing a great job. Happy St. Patty’s Day to you and the whole department.”

“Thank you. Happy St. Patrick’s Day to you and all the staff and officers at Wakulla County Sheriff’s Office also.”

“Yes sir, I will keep the community safe. Thank you for all y’all do. Have a blessed day. Happy St. Patrick’s Day.”

“Thank you for this message! I never ever drink any form of alcohol 🍺 The Wakulla County Sheriff’s Office is the most conscientious and helpful! Thank you from Jamie and family 🍀💚”

“Thank you, This is Samuel’s mother. He doesn’t drink, but I’m glad y’all are sending out these texts 👍”

MMS | Video and Text Message

Order Date:

November 24, 2023

272,988

Number of Recipients

4% (10,948)

Response Rate

1.2% (3,407)

Opt-out Rate

Responses:

Hillsborough County residents responded enthusiastically, with thanks and well wishes for the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office and Sheriff Chad Chronister. There were fewer than 100 negative responses.

Here’s what Hillsborough County had to say:

“Thank you sooo much for taking care of the county and esp city of St. Marks. We appreciate what all your staff does for our little city. Happy St. Patty’s Day 🍀☘️🍀☘️ Zoe”

“Thank you, you all are doing a great job. Happy St. Patty’s Day to you and the whole department.”

“Thank you. Happy St. Patrick’s Day to you and all the staff and officers at Wakulla County Sheriff’s Office also.”

“Yes sir, I will keep the community safe. Thank you for all y’all do. Have a blessed day. Happy St. Patrick’s Day.”

“Thank you for this message! I never ever drink any form of alcohol 🍺 The Wakulla County Sheriff’s Office is the most conscientious and helpful! Thank you from Jamie and family 🍀💚”

“Thank you, This is Samuel’s mother. He doesn’t drink, but I’m glad y’all are sending out these texts 👍”

Message Type:

MMS | Video and Text Message

Order Date:

December 28, 2023

270,743

Number of Recipients

3.7% (10,017)

Response Rate

2.6% (7,039)

Opt-out Rate

Responses:

This message was well received by Hillsborough County residents, who responded with positive, supportive feedback. There were fewer than 100 negative responses.

Here’s what Hillsborough County had to say:

"Sir, thank you for your hard work, dedication and professionalism to our community.
Stay alert, Stay Alive.

"Seasons, greetings to you we're trying to keep safe and thank you for keeping us safe all through the year and wish you of a pleasant new year. Happy new year.

"That is very nice of you. I appreciate your time and suggestions. And you also have a happy and Safe New Year.

"Hi Chad! Thank you for your service. It is my desire to wish u a wonderful, happy, wealthy and prosperous New Year including all that u wish yourself.

"Thanks Sheriff. Appreciate you more that you will ever know. Happy/Safe New Year"

Message Type:

MMS | Video and Text Message

Order Date:

December 21, 2023

346,909

Number of Recipients

4.8% (16,704)

Response Rate

3.5% (12,455)

Opt-out Rate

Responses:

Lee County residents responded with overwhelmingly positive feedback and well wishes for Sheriff Carmine Marceno and the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. There were fewer than 100 negative responses.

Here’s what Lee County had to say:

"Sheriff Marceno, Thanks and keep the good work, Happy Holidays"

"Sheriff Marceno is the best!! Happy Holidays!! Thank you!!"

"Thank you and God bless and protect you all!!"

"Thank you Sheriff Carmine A merry Christmas and a happy new year to you and your Family. Be safe"

"👍Thanks you and your department is the best!"

"thank you for your notes and interest in protecting us. God bless you all. Have a Blessed Christmas."

"Merry Christmas.🌲Thank you for your sacrifice and God bless you all always!"

Here’s what Hillsborough County had to say:

“Thank you sooo much for taking care of the county and esp city of St. Marks. We appreciate what all your staff does for our little city. Happy St. Patty’s Day 🍀☘️🍀☘️ Zoe”

“Thank you, you all are doing a great job. Happy St. Patty’s Day to you and the whole department.”

“Thank you. Happy St. Patrick’s Day to you and all the staff and officers at Wakulla County Sheriff’s Office also.”

“Yes sir, I will keep the community safe. Thank you for all y’all do. Have a blessed day. Happy St. Patrick’s Day.”

“Thank you for this message! I never ever drink any form of alcohol 🍺 The Wakulla County Sheriff’s Office is the most conscientious and helpful! Thank you from Jamie and family 🍀💚”

“Thank you, This is Samuel’s mother. He doesn’t drink, but I’m glad y’all are sending out these texts 👍”

Message Type:

MMS | Video and Text Message

Order Date:

March 17, 2024

21,090

Number of Recipients

5% (1,066)

Response Rate

3% (703)

Opt-out Rate

Responses:

Wakulla County residents responded with overwhelmingly positive feedback and well wishes. There were fewer than 100 negative responses.

Here’s what Wakulla County had to say:

“Thank you sooo much for taking care of the county and esp city of St. Marks. We appreciate what all your staff does for our little city. Happy St. Patty’s Day 🍀☘️🍀☘️ Zoe”

“Thank you, you all are doing a great job. Happy St. Patty’s Day to you and the whole department.”

“Thank you. Happy St. Patrick’s Day to you and all the staff and officers at Wakulla County Sheriff’s Office also.”

“Yes sir, I will keep the community safe. Thank you for all y’all do. Have a blessed day. Happy St. Patrick’s Day.”

“Thank you for this message! I never ever drink any form of alcohol 🍺 The Wakulla County Sheriff’s Office is the most conscientious and helpful! Thank you from Jamie and family 🍀💚”

“Thank you, This is Samuel’s mother. He doesn’t drink, but I’m glad y’all are sending out these texts 👍”

Message Type:

MMS | Video and Text Message

Order Date:

March 19, 2024

213, 780

Number of Recipients

4.14% (8,869)

Response Rate

3.15% (6,745)

Opt-out Rate

Responses:

St. Lucie County residents responded with grateful, glowing feedback.

Here’s what St. Lucie County had to say:

“This is awesome!!! Well done new idea to fight crime, gentlemen.”

“Yes of course, I’ll help any way I can.”

“Hi sheriff, I wil be glad to report crimes. My rewards will come with a safe neighborhood. Thank you for your hard work.”

“Thank you so much for your service! And if I see something I will definitely say something.”

“Thank you, I appreciate receiving your messages.”

“I’ll keep my eyes and ears open.”

“So far things have been pretty good. . . But I will let you know if I discover something.”

“Thank you sir, most certainly will keep you in mind and thanks for your service 🙏”

“You can count on me.”

ATTENTION SHERIFFS AND POLICE CHIEFS

Upgrade Your Community Engagement with Fast, Real-Time SMS Alerts

Trusted By:

With Text Message Crime Prevention Campaigns, You Get All Three

Effective

Limited reach with traditional media.

Crime prevention campaigns are effective.

Text messaging reaches 97% of adults.

Efficient

Traditional Media Misses the Mark.

Crime Prevention Made Simple.

Reach 97% with SMS.

Economical

Affordable Alternative to TV Ads.

Save Big on Campaigns.

Maximize Reach for Less.

Tested and Trusted by Law Enforcement

Read success stories from fellow sheriffs who have seen marked improvements in community engagement and reduced response times using Sheriff SMS.

Hillsborough Don’t Drink and Drive

Message Type:

MMS | Video and Text Message

Order Date:

November 24, 2023

Number of Recipients:

272,988

Response Rate:

4% (10,948)

Opt-out Rate:

1.2% (3,407)

Responses:

Hillsborough County residents responded enthusiastically, with thanks and well wishes for the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office and Sheriff Chad Chronister. There were fewer than 100 negative responses.

Here’s what Hillsborough County had to say:

Message Type:

MMS | Video and Text Message

Order Date:

November 24, 2023

272,988

Number of Recipients

4% (10,948)

Response Rate

1.2% (3,407)

Opt-out Rate

Responses:

Hillsborough County residents responded enthusiastically, with thanks and well wishes for the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office and Sheriff Chad Chronister. There were fewer than 100 negative responses.

Here’s what Hillsborough County had to say:

Hillsborough County Lock Your Cars

Message Type:

MMS | Video and Text Message

Order Date:

December 28, 2023

270,743

Number of Recipients

3.7% (10,017)

Response Rate

2.6% (7,039)

Opt-out Rate

Responses:

This message was well received by Hillsborough County residents, who responded with positive, supportive feedback. There were fewer than 100 negative responses.

Here’s what Hillsborough County had to say:

Lee County Lock Your Cars

Message Type:

MMS | Video and Text Message

Order Date:

December 21, 2023

346,909​

Number of Recipients

4.8% (16,704)

Response Rate

3.5% (12,455)

Opt-out Rate

Responses:

Lee County residents responded with overwhelmingly positive feedback and well wishes for Sheriff Carmine Marceno and the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. There were fewer than 100 negative responses.

Here’s what Lee County had to say:

Here’s what Hillsborough County had to say:

Wakulla County Don’t Drink and Drive

Message Type:

MMS | Video and Text Message

Order Date:

March 17, 2024

21,090​

Tested and Trusted by
Law Enforcement

346,909

21,090

213, 780