Crime & Safety
Mooresville Police Unveil New 'Near Real-Time' Online Crime Map
Curious about crime around town? Residents can now see where crime is occurring in Mooresville on a new interactive map.
MOORESVILLE, NC — Mooresville residents now have a new tool to keep up with crime around town, according to the Mooresville Police Department.
MPD has added LexisNexis Community Crime Map to its website and say it's a new way to connect with the community it serves.
"The map analyzes crime data, allows residents to hear about crimes in their area by signing up for email alerts, and provides a way to submit an anonymous tip about a crime directly to MPD," the police department said in a statement.
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The crime map automatically syncs with MPD's records system.
“The Community Crime Map will allow everyone to be informed about what incidents are being reported to the department in near-real time,” said Dan Miglin, a Mooresville Police Detective. "Business owners, resident managers, community leaders and neighborhood representatives can access and share this information to heighten awareness levels of what is happening around them, enhance existing security efforts, and keep people and property safe.”
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