Residents can now report some crimes to police using a recently launched online reporting system, the city announced Monday.
http://liarcatchers.com/crime_scene_investigator.html
This means residents will no longer need to drive downtown and visit the Ann Arbor Police Department to report certain minor crimes. It will save time for both residents and the department, which can focus more resources on urgent matters.
The system can be found on the department’s Web site. The system will be available 24 hours a day.
The types of crimes that can be reported online typically don’t require an interview with police or follow up investigation. Often it will be in cases where filing a report is necessary insurance claims.
Residents can report harassing phone calls, theft, vandalism, identity theft, lost or damaged property, and traffic crashes on private property. Theft and vandalism can be reported online when there are no witnesses to the incident.
According to the department Web site, in most cases these reports will not be investigated. The report documents an incident has been reported to police.
Residents reporting a traffic crash will need to provide vehicle registration and proof of insurance information. Residents reporting credit card fraud or stolen identity will need all account information.
The online reporting system asks residents to confirm the incident being reported occurred within the boundaries of Ann Arbor. Address and map tools are provided to determine if this is the case.
New hours for certain areas of the Police Department are in effect, including records, detective bureau administrative office, property unit and police payroll. These areas are closed on Fridays. Hours are now 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday, except when closed on city government holidays.
