Cranford Police Department Mobile App
The Cranford Police Department has announced the launch of its new free mobile app which is available in both the App Store (for Apple) and Google Play (for Android). The first of its kind in this region, the Cranford Police Department’s app aims to increase resident-police communications through quick push-button notifications, real-time information availability, and customer-service themed conveniences.
With the creation and implementation of this app, residents can request traffic enforcement and submit crime tips instantaneously – which activates automatic notifications to specific supervisors who can address these concerns. By offering this technology to residents free of charge, residents may use their smartphones to access crime mapping, request crash reports, see real-time weather announcements, read press releases and arrest blotters, request parking permits, access the department’s various social media platforms, and find local resources. Most conveniently, residents may find a directory of officers to communicate concerns directly and quickly.
Chief Ryan J. Greco encouraged residents to download the app. “This app is another means for residents to communicate with the police department. Whether about requesting traffic enforcement, submitting crime tips, or reporting Street or Victorian Light outages, this app provides residents an easy means to communicate to our officers, which enhances their ability to better serve the community,” he said. To ensure that residents can easily take advantage of this free technology immediately, the Cranford Police Department created a QR code which redirects individuals to the appropriate application store. In the near future, look for these QR codes on Cranford Police Department’s marked patrol vehicles.
The app was created by Captain Edward Davenport along with Apex Mobile and designed with the Cranford Community, its needs, and the services provided by the police department in mind. By providing the community with a streamlined mechanism to communicate concerns, request information, and access permitting, the app increases the efficiency of police-operations, expedites residents’ requests, and eliminates barriers created through traditional time-consuming communication processes.
