What is CrimeReports?

CrimeReports is an online mapping and analysis service provided by Public Engines, Inc., headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah. CrimeReports combines the value of police data with the ease-of-use of Google-based mapping and an analytics module so that members of the public can view police data in a high-impact map or summary descriptive format. Members of the public may also sign up to receive free email alerts based on user-defined parameters (e.g., geography, crime types, frequency, etc.).

What specific types of data are used in CrimeReports?

Calls-for-service data is utilized for CrimeReports, including the following data fields: entry date, entry time, event number, event location.

Is there a description for the data fields included in CrimeReports?

 Yes:

• Event Number: Electronically generated by the Police Department’s records management system, this number catalogues an event reported to the Police Department. The first two characters are “CM”, which stands for the City of Middletown. The next group of numbers are a 5 digit unique number assigned to that particular event. The last two indicate the year the incident was reported.
   
• Entry Date & Time: This is the date and time that the event was entered into the Police Department’s records management system. In the following example, 2007-03-14 19:34:20, the event was entered on March 14, 2007 at 7:34:20 PM (note: the time is expressed in 24-hour format).
   
• Event Location: CrimeReports translates address data into block level data. This means that if an incident occurs at 123 Main Street, it will show up as 100 Block Main Street in the CrimeReports application.
  
  The following table provides several examples to demonstrate the block translation process:

Street Number	Block Translation
0 – 99	0 Block
100 – 199	100 Block
200 – 299	200 Block
300 – 399	300 Block
400 – 499	400 Block

How can I use the data from CrimeReports in support of community safety goals?

Data from CrimeReports can be reviewed and used to improve community safety. CrimeReports data is appropriate to consider and discuss as part of coordinated crime prevention initiatives. Members of the community are encouraged to continue partnering and problem-solving with the City of Middletown Police Department while using CrimeReports data toward shared polic-community goals.

How often is data updated in CrimeReports?

 CrimeReports data is updated automatically once per day and contains the most recent thirty days of data online.

If I find an event and have additional information to provide to the police, what do I do?

 Information provided within CrimeReports is intended for the expressed purpose of educating the public on police activity in the City of Middletown. Beyond that intended outcome, the Police Department is hoping to enhance our partnerships with the community and is asking the public to provide the Department with any information that would assist the City of Middletown Police Department to resolve crimes. Follow-up information should be directed to the Police by calling 845-343-3151.

Under no circumstances should any member of the public take any action on their own behalf as it relates to the information provided on this website, other than notifying the City of Middletown Police Department with information they wish to share.

What are the minimum Browser requirements to use CrimeReports?

The CrimeReports system takes advantage of advanced features that are only available in more recent versions of web browsers. To ensure an optimal experience while using the site, you may need to update your web browser. All of the listed browsers can be downloaded for free:

Windows Users
The CrimeReports.com system supports the following web browsers:

• · Firefox 0.9 or newer (Firefox is recommended for best performance)
• · Mozilla 1.4 or newer
• · Internet Explorer 5.5 or newer

• Macintosh Users
  The CrimeReports.com system supports the following web browsers:

• · Firefox 0.9 or newer (Firefox is recommended for best performance)
• · Mozilla 1.4 or newer
• · Internet Explorer 5.5 or newer

• Linux Users
  The CrimeReports.com system supports the following web browsers:

• · Firefox 0.9 or newer (Firefox is recommended for best performance)
• · Mozilla 1.4 or newer

• In addition, Java script and Cookies must be enabled to use the site. These features are usually enabled by default.

Does CrimeReports have a FAQ site?

 Yes. FAQ and other related information (e.g., company, partners, legal) can be found near the bottom of the CrimeReports site at http://www.crimereports.com/

Does CrimeReports have a DISCLAIMER?

Yes. Disclaimer:
The information displayed on this website is susceptible to some degree of error due to the collection, entry, and geo-processing of the data. No warranty or guarantee is made nor implied regarding the content, geographic accuracy, timeliness, completeness, sequence, or accuracy of any of the information provided herein. The reader should not rely on the data provided herein for any reason. The information is provided strictly as a courtesy to the public.