Got a crime to report but don't like talking to police officers? LPD has something new just for you.
It is now possible to report crimes online via Lincoln Police Department's website. It's only for a subset of crimes, though. Obviously it's not for emergencies (call 911, you fool!), but there are oodles of other restrictions as well. Notably: it can't involve a weapon; it can't involve injury; it can't involve a known suspect; and it can't involve more than $500 in damage or loss. Still, there's some utility here.
This is also a good time to remind you of your other, non-911 option for reporting trouble to the police. LPD has a non-emergency line: 402-441-6000. I have called the number several times over the years. I once called from my car at 13th & F because a high-as-a-kite man was wandering around the street having conversations with passing cars. (Not with the drivers, with the cars themselves.) Another time I followed a drunk driver to her home, giving a play-by-play to the officer on the phone as the driver hit curbs and drove erratically.
The next step in reporting would be building something into the Lincoln Action Center app for iOS and Android. Then you could provide photos and even GPS data. Maybe some day.
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