Amador County – Amador County residents now have fast access to custody information on offenders throughout California. Sheriff Martin Ryan recently announced the launch of Victim Information and Notification everyday or VINE, a free automated service citizens can access, 24-hours-a-day either by telephone or Internet. “Protecting the citizens of Amador County is always my highest priority,” said Sheriff Ryan, adding: “VINE provides an added level of protection because it gives everyone access to timely and accurate information on offenders in our county, and throughout the state. I am delighted to make this important service available to Amador County residents.” Callers are asked to provide an offender’s name or booking number. After the system has provided the relevant custody information, it asks the caller if they would like to register to be automatically notified when the offender is released or transferred. Those choosing to register provide a phone a phone number which they will later use to confirm the notification call. “What makes it special is the automatic notification feature - as long as you’ve got a telephone or computer, you can receive an automated alert anytime of the day or night. That kind of protection is critically important to anyone who is concerned about the whereabouts of an offender,” said Ryan. VINE was made possible through the US DOJ Bureau of Justice Assistance grant for Statewide Automated Victim Information and Notification. People calling 1-877-411-5588 can access VINE. Citizens can also go online at www.vinelink.com to locate offenders and register for this free service. Staff Report, Alex Lane This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.