Dallas Police Department News Release

News Release
Dallas Police Department
Police Media Relations Unit
Phone: 214-671-4065 Fax: 214-670-8154
www.dallaspolice.net

April 29, 2008

Dallas Police unveil Public Access to Active Calls

Beginning today citizens wishing to review active police calls for service will have access to the Police Departments database from any computer with internet access. The Dallas Police Department works diligently be as transparent as practical. Active Call access will help Crime Watch programs and Neighborhood Citizen Patrols stay aware of situations that are occurring in their areas.

Citizens can access this program by going to www.dallaspolice.net and clicking on “Active Calls”. Information provided includes a Map link the block only (addresses are rounded to the nearest number), Incident Number, Patrol Division responsible, Type of Call, Call Priority, and Unit Assigned.

Calls involving sensitive information have been deleted to protect the victims.

We also have a link on the Northeast division website at www.northeastcrimewatch.org Please forward this information.


Sgt. Steven Armon, #7316
Northeast Division
Dallas Police Department