Le Mars, Iowa — The police department in the northwest Iowa community of Le Mars is among the first in the state to launch what it’s calling Online Citizen Reporting.
Police Chief Kevin Vande Vegte says they’re trying to make it easier and more convenient to file non-emergency police reports.
He stresses, the online option is -not- for emergency situations, as the service is designed to help the police to more quickly prioritize non-emergency calls.
Le Mars residents have a couple of options for logging into the service.
The site also allows homeowners to request police drive-bys if they’re going on a long-term vacation, and business owners can register all of their “keyholders” in case there’s an after-hours emergency.
