SCPD To Launch New Program For Online Police Reporting

SUFFOLK COUNTY, NY - Suffolk County Police will be implementing a new system to allow residents to fill out police reports online for minor incidents.

The new software will be available in both English and Spanish.

Some of the incidents that can be filed online include harassing communications, lost property, criminal mischief, non-criminal property damage, minor motor vehicle crashes identity theft and some larcenies.

Police Commissioner Geraldine Hart and Chief of Department Stuart Cameron provided additional information at a press conference Wednesday afternoon at Suffolk Police headquarters in Yaphank.

Among incidents that cannot be reported online are those related to an emergency, such as those involving a school or threats of physical violence, or a domestic incident.

After residents input the information, if an incident is approved, residents will receive an email reply in two hours containing the report.

If any follow-up action is required, the report will be forwarded to the appropriate investigative command and the complainant will be contacted.

Since the initial launch of the program, which is financially supported through asset forfeiture funds, in October 2018, the department has received a total of 100 online reports.