Sacramento Police Department releases free iPhone and iPad app

The Sacramento Police Department has released a free iPhone app.

According to SacPD, the app allows users a place to:

• Contact Us (emergency 9-1-1 link or detailed phone directory)
• Report an Issue (non-emergency and anonymously if desired)
• View Missing Persons Pictures
• View Area's Most Wanted
• Cold Case Files
• School Resource Officer Contact List
• Social Media Sites: Facebook, Twitter, nextdoor.com, You Tube, Nixle
• SacPD Press Releases
• Web Link Window to an array of relevant links including RAIDS Online, SacPD on COPS TV episodes, Flickr, Traffic Court Portal, SacPD involved community events, victim resources, Reverse 911 registration, safety information, etc.

THE APP IS NOT A REPLACEMENT FOR 9-1-1/EMERGENCY CALLS.

The SacPD Mobile App is compatible with the iPhone3GS/4/4S/5 and iPod touch (3rd, 4th, and 5th generations). The app is optimized for iPhone 5 and requires iOS 5.0 or later.

The app is also available for download on the iPad.

To download the SacPD Mobile App, go to the Apple Store (App Store on your iPhone) and search for "SacPD Mobile." Once downloaded, SacPD suggests users sign up/register for Nixle and for Reverse 911.

Android and Blackberry versions are in the works. Those users 

For additional information, contact the Public Information Office at 916-808-0808.

Link to Download: SacPD Mobile

Young adult shot in Hagginwood Park

A young adult was shot early Sunday morning in Hagginwood Park.

According to the Sacramento Police Department, dispatch received a call at 12:16 AM of a subject who had been shot. Officers arrived and contacted an 19-year-old male victim who sustained a single gunshot wound to his upper body.

The victim was transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

It was found that the victim was in the playground area when a black male adult walked toward him and shot the victim.

An investigation is in progress.

Services restored to Fire Station 17

Fire Station 17 will not be closing as once worried. 

The fiscal year 2013-14 budget approved June 11 included the resources to fully staff both stations 1 and 17.

The City will put in place a City-wide temporary rolling brownout of one fire apparatus (fire engine or fire truck) through January 1 2014.

Resources will be reviewed at that time to determine if the rolling brownout is still necessary.

Measure U funds aided with keeping both stations open.

Old Navy moves to Point West Shopping Center

A new and more spacious Old Navy has opened at Point West Plaza Shopping Center on Arden Way across the street from Arden Fair Mall.

Old Navy moves from is old location on Howe Ave.

Petco also received a face lift with the addition of an SPCA Adoption Center.

Pier 1 Imports is slated to be Petco's future neighbor.

The Console Wars have begun

Start saving up for your children's wish lists because the Console Wars have begun.

Both Microsoft showcased its XBOX ONE and Sony showcased its Playstation 4 (PS4) at E3 today. Their retail prices were also reviled:

• XBOX ONE: $499.00
• Playstation 4: $399.00

Both are scheduled to be released late this fall. Below are the showcase videos.