HONOLULU (KHON2) -- The Department of Law Enforcement has launched a new "Gun Tip Line" to help protect neighborhoods. Get Hawaii's latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You According to DLE Director Jordan Lowe, the line will allow community members to assist law enforcement by making anonymous reports of illegal gun ownership and gun crimes. When making a tip, the public is advised to leave detailed information such as names, locations and the gun's description. DLE collected hundreds of guns at buyback event Those who are leaving the tip can also leave their name and phone number if they would like to be contacted. Tipsters may also remain anonymous as all tips are confidential. Guns that have been stolen, guns that haven’t been registered and guns in the wrong hands are often used to commit crimes. The consequences can be tragic. So, if you see something, send omething to the Gun Tip Line and help us make Hawai‘i safer. Jordan Lowe, Department of Law Enforcement Director According to the DLE, the public can use the following methods to report a gun tip: Call or text the Gun Tip Line at (808) 427-4018 Submit a tip through the Department of Law Enforcement's website Submit photos and videos with your tip through the Saferwatch app Find more Hawaii, Oahu, Maui and Kauai news here The public is still advised to call 911 in the event of an emergency situation that needs immediate assistance.