POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- The Town of Poughkeepsie Police Department is strengthening the lines of communication to its residents by setting up a new, internet based emergency notification system.

The department says it will publish important messages through a service called "Nixle," which will disperse information by either text or e-mail. Those interested can choose which types of information you'd like to be notified about.

To sign up for the new notification system, visit www.nixle.com.