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Robbinsdale switches to Bridge911 alert and tip app

Robbinsdale switched from tip411 to the Bridge911 alert and tip app on July 6, 2026, moving city alerts and police tip-taking to the new platform.[1]

Bridge911 will carry city alerts for snow emergencies, critical incidents and traffic-impacting events, and it will accept police tips.[1] The app adds video calling and an officer-verification tool so residents can confirm the identity of Robbinsdale officers.[1]

Robbinsdale had used the tip411 system before switching to Bridge911 on July 6, 2026.[1]

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  • Robbinsdale officially stopped using tip411 and switched to Bridge911 on July 6, 2026.
  • Bridge911 will handle city alerts on snow emergencies, critical incidents and traffic-impacting events, and accept police tips.
  • The app adds video calling and an officer-verification tool so residents can confirm the identity of Robbinsdale officers.

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July 15, 2026
9:27 PM
Robbinsdale launches new app for alerts
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