The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office introduced a new way for citizens to file police reports — online, at any time of day or night.
“Online reporting is something we’ve been working toward for a long time because we understand the convenience of it,” said Randy Warren, the Sheriff Office’s public information officer. “It’s just the world we live in today. A lot of law enforcement agencies have gone in this direction.”
The system is only for non-emergencies, such as vandalism or identity theft. Residents should call 911 to report emergencies and crimes in progress…