Now you can keep track of the locations of crimes in Arcadia as easy as doing a MapQuest or Google Maps search.
The Arcadia Police Department has added Crime Mapping to the police department web site, which is an interactive site that displays criminal information that can be personalized by anyone to their own neighborhood.
Police chief Chief Robert Sanderson and Lieutenant Bob Anderson unveiled their latest tool at the City Council meeting last night (July 6).
In addition to Crime Mapping, the police department has recently taken steps to strengthen policing efforts through the use of various on-line and social networking sites, including a new police department Facebook page, a Twitter account, and the Arcadia Police Department News & Information Blog, all of which allow the community to remain informed and interact with the police department.
The department has also partnered with Nixle, which is an Arcadia community wire that allows police to broadcast emergency alerts, pertinent information, and community notifications to subscribers.
“Each of these services is designed to enhance the ability of our community to interact with the members of our police department on a level never experienced before,” said Chief Sanderson.