In many departments across the nation, some police reports have been moved to being done either over the phone or online. These non-emergency calls, typically those which are not in progress and pose no ongoing threat to the life and property of the citizens, might be more efficiently completed remotely rather than having a police officer respond. But, are they worth it to department's do to? And how do the victims of crimes feel about not meeting with an officer to complete a report? In this episode, join your host Erica as she discusses the merits and drawbacks of non-emergency police reporting.
In many departments across the nation, some police reports have been moved to being done either over the phone or online. These non-emergency calls, typically those which are not in progress and pose no ongoing threat to the life and property of the citizens, might be more efficiently completed remotely rather than having a police officer respond. But, are they worth it to department's do to? And how do the victims of crimes feel about not meeting with an officer to complete a report? In this episode, join your host Erica as she discusses the merits and drawbacks of non-emergency police reporting.