AUGUSTA COUNTY, VA (Rocktown Now) — The Augusta County Sheriff’s Office announced the launch of their new Sheriff’s App, now available for smartphones and mobile devices. In partnership with OCV Connect, the app is reportedly designed to provide timely, accurate, and convenient information to citizens throughout Augusta County.

According to a release, the app will deliver notification alerts for major incidents. Additional highlighted features include:

  • Crime Alerts
  • Most Wanted
  • Press Releases
  • School and SRO Directory
  • Weather Alerts
  • Access to VDOT’s Traffic Alert Platform
  • A portal for submitting tips, reporting problem areas, and sharing crime-related information with the Sheriff’s Office

“The rollout of this application is an important milestone for our office and our community. This has been a goal of mine for many years, and I’m proud to see it now fully operational for Augusta County,” said Sheriff Donald L. Smith. “This app will allow us to reach and interact with more citizens than ever before, far beyond the limits of our current social media platforms and website. We will continue doing our best to provide current, relevant information while respecting your personal time by limiting push notifications for major incidents.”

The Augusta County Sheriff’s App is now active and available for download through this link: Augusta County Sheriff’s Office (VA) App Store Links.