Tyler Police Department Implements New Online Reporting for Citizens

TYLER � The Tyler Police Department will be providing a new online police reporting option for the public. This web-based reporting system will allow the public to file certain incident types (Theft, Theft from open garage or shed, Vehicle Burglary, Harassment, Criminal Mischief, Graffiti and Lost Property) over the Internet at their convenience. According to a news release, the Tyler Police Department expects this Internet-based reporting service to be very popular among citizens who have come to expect police services to be provided immediately and conveniently online.

The service will allow the public to file a report at a time that is best for them without having to wait for an officer to respond or call them back. The public will be able to print a temporary copy of the report upon submitting the report. The report will be reviewed by police personnel, and once approved, the filing person will receive an email with a copy of the report attached without cost. Officials say the report will transfer into the Tyler Police Department�s records management system and receive the same investigation and statistical analysis ability as if the report had been filed by a police officer. Police say this web-based reporting option will allow officers more time to address community needs while keeping pace with the public expectancy for complete services via the Internet.

The Tyler Police Department will be using the Desk Officer Online Reporting System from San Ramon, California-based software company Coplogic, Inc. You can go to http://www.Coplogic.com to learn more about the firm. The web based crime reporting service is now available; you can go to http://www.Tylerpolice.com to access the service.