The Findlay Police Department is letting people know about Citizen Connect.

Lt. Justin Hendren says Citizen Connect is an online tool that allows people to search incidents and cases where they live and work.

He says searches can be performed in various ways, including date range and by specific geographic location.

Search results will include incident type, report number, and date/time information.

Names and exact address information are not included in search results.

Users may also register to receive personalized alerts to track the crime in their neighborhood.

“Being informed about criminal activity in our community is the first step in preventing future occurrences of crime,” Hendren said.

“Together, we will enhance public safety and improve the quality of life in our community.”

Incident types are based upon information supplied to a dispatcher by the reporting party, this data may differ from the information that is gathered by the reporting officer at the scene.

The Citizen Connect Tool can be accessed by clicking here.

The police department says, for various reasons, including changes in report classification, delays in reporting, and the processing of reports, data can change over time. Some reports may take up to 30 days or longer to process.