BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — The Kern County Sheriff’s Office announced it is now participating in the Neighbors app by Ring.

KCSO said it is committed to working in partnership with the community to increase safety and security. The virtual community provides another resource to do just that.

KCSO will be able to share information about upcoming events and be able to request assistance from the community for investigations.

You don’t need to have a Ring device to participate on the Neighbors App.

Neighbors is available for free download on Google Play or the iPhone App Store.