December 11, 2025
Steuben County Sheriff Jim Allard says, if you have a crime tip to report to the sheriff’s office, please don’t send the tip on Facebook and please don’t post it on Facebook. The sheriff says, urgent messages can go unnoticed if they are not made through the proper channels. The right place is the sheriff’s department website, and Allard says don’t call 9-1-1 unless it’s an emergency.
From Sheriff Allard: REMINDER: PLEASE DO NOT REPORT A CRIME IN PROGRESS OR REQUEST EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE THROUGH FACEBOOK, FACEBOOK MESSANGER OR THE SHERIFF’S APP TIP LINE
We want to remind everyone that Facebook, Facebook Messenger, an our Sheriff’s App Tip Line are NOT the appropriate places to report crimes in progress or request emergency law enforcement assistance. These platforms are not monitored for emergency assistance. Urgent matters can go unnoticed if not reported through the proper channels.
Using the correct contact methods ensures that our deputies can respond quickly and efficiently to those in need. Let’s work together to keep Steuben County safe. Thank you for your cooperation!
