SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif.- The South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) announced the rollout of pre-arrival text messaging. Beginning next week, callers who contact dispatch will receive text messages when they report certain crimes or concerns. These messages will provide callers with important information to assist them with their call. The messages can give helpful directions about gathering important documents if they were a victim of identity theft or getting to a safe location after being involved in a collision. The pre-arrival text messages will come in from a 530-area code number. This number will not accept incoming messages.

This feature is supported through Power Engage, a community engagement platform that helps dispatch centers provide timely, relevant information to callers. SLTPD looks forward to offering this enhanced service as another way to better serve and support our community.