BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The Battle Creek Police Department (BCPD) launched an online police reporting system for non-emergency incidents.
Online reporting is intended for situations where a police report is needed for documentation or insurance purposes, but an officer does not need to respond in-person, BCPD said.
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Incidents eligible for online reporting include:
- Non-injury car accidents
- Lost or stolen property
- Fraud and identity theft
- Retail fraud
- Harassing phone calls with no known suspect
- Child custody violations for documentation purposes only
- Vandalism or property damage
The service is available 24/7, and does not require a phone call or an on-scene officer response.
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For incidents involving injuries, a known or active suspect, or a crime in progress, neighbors should call 911, according to BCPD…