Fremont Police Join Ring App Video Program

FREMONT, CA — Have you installed a Ring at your home? The Fremont Police Department has joined the Neighbors by Ring app program. It allows the sharing of real-time information to help reduce crime in the community.

The police department does not have direct access to any video but can view what local residents have posted publicly to Neighbors and provide information with relevant updates or safety precautions.

The video content is publicly posted by a user but the user remains anonymous.

You do not need a Ring device to join Neighbors. Anyone with a smartphone can download the app to receive updates, and users have the option to share photos or videos from any device.

A user may receive information in the following categories: Crime, Safety, Lost & Found, and Public Safety. You may filter these categories to your preferences.

To download this free app text “staysafe” to 555888 or visit your app store.

The Fremont Police Department will not be taking police reports through this system and still want the community to call our non-emergency number (510)790-6800 Ext 3 or 911 in case of an emergency.

"We believe joining efforts with Neighbors Ring app will help strengthen and streamline our partnership with our Fremont residents," police said in a community release. "Whether or not you are part of a Neighborhood Watch Group or live in a Crime Free Complex, we hope this service will provide another efficient and effective way of crime prevention communication."

The police department plans to monitor the app during regular business hours Monday through Friday.