The Yuma Police Department on Tuesday launched an enhanced victim notification system that updates victims throughout the criminal justice process.

The system, powered by VINE and Versaterm CommunityConnect, enables automated notifications from the initial 9-1-1 call through judicial proceedings, incarceration, protective orders and release.

YPD noted its commitment to supporting crime victims with additional communication after an incident.

“The end-to-end solution provides more timely, consistent updates to our community members and promotes safety, awareness and a sense of support throughout the criminal justice journey” the department stated in a press release.

When a crime victim in the city calls 9-1-1, their phone number is automatically entered into the computer-aided dispatch

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