EvansvilleWatch

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http://www.evansville.watch/aboutcontact.html

EW is an open forum and we welcome all comments as long as you follow these simple rules:
1) Profanity is not allowed.
2) Respect other followers: Personal attacks will not be tolerated. It's okay to argue and to disagree with each other, just please do so respectfully.

We monitor and update the page as many hours as we possibly can. The times will vary depending on our personal schedules. We are an all volunteer site, so, unfortunately, there will be days/times when our admins are not available to cover and the page will not be updated.

*WEATHER on EvansvilleWatch is provided courtesy of Tri-State Wx! Much more available from their team online: www.tristatewx.com .. On Facebook: www.facebook.com/TristateWxEvv ..
And on Twitter: www.twitter.com/tristatewx1

*EVANSVILLE LIVING APRIL 2015: Voted best Twitter account in Evansville by Evansville Living readers!

*FROM BRAD BYRD - SEPTEMBER 6, 2013: "WHY I LIKE EvansvilleWatch: Police/emergency scanners are not options in a newsroom. But sometimes getting up and leaving your desk--taking you away from earshot of those scanners is. A group of dedicated people have helped make my job a little easier--and safer. Of course, I'm careful to check on several of the dispatch calls that go out before we hit the air--that's part of the job. But EvansvilleWatch sometimes gets us going in the right direction--and it watches your back my friends if a possible emergency (or crime) is going down in your neck of the woods. This is my personal take. Thanks to the people who keep their ears on that Bearcat scanner-- or whatever machine they're using."

*FROM 103GBF - APRIL 7, 2013: "Do you follow EvansvilleWatch on Twitter and Facebook?" LINK >> http://103gbfrocks.com/do-you-follow-evansvillewatch-on-twitter-and-facebook/

*FROM WBNL 105.3 - DECEMBER 20, 2011: "In the future, for breaking news forget all the broadcast hype about getting “Breaking news here first,” and check in on the EvansvilleWatch Facebook page."

*THANKS FOR VISITING EVANSVILLEWATCH*
- Bill Merkel and the EW Staff


**DISCLAIMERS**
1) The information we share is posted as it is dispatched or as it happens. It is considered raw, details are not confirmed and may not be accurate.
2) It is very important to read the updates our administrators post in the comments section under the original posts on Facebook and in the follow-up tweets on Twitter. Because of our "As It Happens" policy, incidents are shared on our sites as they unfold and details can change dramatically from the original post/tweet.
3) To respect patient privacy, we do not post specific information on medical runs. We only post medical runs when the fire department has been dispatched to assist EMS.
4) We are not affiliated with any law enforcement or dispatch agency. Do not use this page to report crime tips or emergencies.


**WE WELCOME PHOTOS AND TEXTS SUBMITTED BY OUR FOLLOWERS. THEY HELP US SHARE THE LATEST INFORMATION ON AN INCIDENT OR ACCIDENT WITH THE COMMUNITY. HOWEVER, WE MUST INSIST YOU FOLLOW THESE RULES WHEN TAKING OR SUBMITTING THEM ...
- Do NOT put yourself or others in harm's way and never drive to any incident scene simply for the sake of a picture. The authorities and first responders must be able to do their jobs without any outside interference.
- We will not use photos that show the faces of the involved parties, that are too graphic or are otherwise deemed unacceptable for use by the on-duty administrator(s).
- When you submit a photo to us, it is implied you have given us permission to use it on EvansvilleWatch Online or our social media accounts. This includes Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. If you do not want us to share your photo, please let us know when it is submitted.
- NEVER take/send a picture or text information to us while you are driving. Wait until you're safely off the roadway and stopped at your destination before doing so.
- We truly do appreciate it when our followers think enough of us to share photos of incidents/accidents, but please be responsible and use common sense. Each scene is different, so think before snapping and sending. Thank you.