Blog Post One

Empowering Communities: How Law Enforcement Launched Project Stand Up

Overview:
In 2017, state law enforcement agencies introduced a statewide anonymous tip line under Project Stand Up. Residents were invited to text "drugs" to 82257 to anonymously report suspected meth activity. This initiative made every mobile phone a potential tool in the public fight against illicit drug trafficking.

Key Points:

• The Attorney General and law enforcement viewed this as a major opportunity to enlist public support in disrupting drug networks.

• The tip line is automated—guiding users through a series of follow‑up questions to collect actionable intelligence.

• Feedback from the first months showed the tool helped generate timely investigative leads.

Why it Matters:
By opening a direct, anonymous communication channel, Project Stand Up enhanced public safety and strengthened partnerships between citizens and law enforcement.