In a move to modernize police-citizen interactions, Brooklyn Park Police have launched an initiative that leverages technology to streamline the process of reporting crime. Residents of Brooklyn Park now possess the ability to swiftly file non-emergency police reports through a dedicated online platform. This new service, which can be accessed via the Brooklyn Park website, is designed especially for reporting lower-level offenses such as animal complaints, bicycle thefts, or fraud, as reported by the Brooklyn Park, MN - Police Department.
The online system aims to conveniently save both the police and citizens time, allowing reports to be made without requiring an officer to personally visit the scene. "If somebody wants to speak to a police officer because they just want to have that conversation and they want to make sure that we have recorded all the nuances, obviously, we’re always going to come out," Inspector Faust reiterated, emphasizing the continued availability of in-person police responses. "If you call 911, we’re going to come out. We’re going to take your report. Nothing has changed there. It’s just another option for people. People that are short on time, want to report it on their phone, want to go on the computer, it’s right there," Faust told the residents in a recent statement.
