Request a Safety Sign for Your Neighborhood

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tip411 is a free, anonymous tool that allows residents to share crime-related information with law enforcement. Neighborhood safety signs help raise awareness of this tool and may support efforts to reduce crime in areas experiencing public safety challenges.

This program is available only for neighborhoods located within the City of Clearwater city limits.

Submitting a request does not guarantee approval, but all eligible requests will be reviewed.

tip411

Step 1.Confirm You Live Within City Limits

Check your address at PCPAO.com

Step 2.Confirm There Is a Crime Trend in Your Area

tip411 signs are intended for neighborhoods where a visible reminder may help reinforce public safety efforts. If your area is not currently experiencing a pattern of recurring incidents, a sign may not be necessary at this time. Because we want to preserve the effectiveness of the program, we prioritize sign placement in areas where law enforcement believes it can have the greatest impact.

Step 3.Obtain a Letter of Support from Your Neighborhood Association

Your neighborhood must have a city registered and active neighborhood association or homeowner’s association. The letter of support must be signed by at least three residents.

Step 4.Make Sure No tip411 Sign Already Exists

To avoid visual clutter and sign fatigue, only a limited number of tip411 signs are installed per neighborhood. We ask applicants to confirm that a sign is not already installed nearby before making a request.

Step 5.Contact Us to Request the Sign

If your neighborhood meets the above criteria, please contact us through Clearwater Connect. A neighborhoods coordinator will help guide the request and coordinate with the Clearwater Police Department for review.

Step 6.Review and Decision

The Clearwater Police Department will review your request to determine whether a tip411 sign is appropriate based on crime data, community need, and city signage guidelines. If approved, staff will coordinate placement and installation.

Step 7.Contact the City

Clearwater Connect

City of Clearwater Offices

One Clearwater Tower, 6th Floor
600 Cleveland Street
Clearwater, 33756

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City of Clearwater Offices
One Clearwater Tower, 6th Floor 600 Cleveland St.
Clearwater
33756
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