The Harrisonville Police Department announced on Apr. 14 that it will begin using CrimeMapping.com, a service from CentralSquare Technologies, to provide local residents with information about recent crime activity in their neighborhoods.
The department said the goal of this new tool is to help reduce crime by keeping the community better informed. By making residents more self-reliant and aware, the initiative aims to support community-oriented policing efforts and has been shown to be effective in fighting crime.
Residents can access a map showing local crime activity, as well as create reports and charts through CrimeMapping.com. The platform also offers an email-based alert service that allows users to subscribe for updates about incidents near locations they choose. There is no cost for viewing maps or receiving alerts.
According to the department, CrimeMapping.com uses an advanced mapping engine that provides both flexibility and functionality. The system regularly extracts data from police records so that information remains current. To protect privacy, addresses are generalized by block and all data is verified for accuracy before being published.
For those seeking additional details about how the system works or its features, more information can be found on CrimeMapping.com’s Frequently Asked Questions page.
