(A screenshot of the LexisNexis Community Crime Map highlights a theft that occurred in Lihue earlier this year. Users can search for crime activity by type of crime, location, or date the crime occurred. To view the crime map, visit www.kauai.gov/police.)
By Staff Reports
(Lihue)– The Kaua’i Police Department (KPD) recently launched a new online crime mapping program called LexisNexis Community Crime Map, which replaces the former program RAIDS Online.
“We are pleased to continue transparent communication between law enforcement and the public by providing a way for the community to track crime around the island,” stated Kaua’i Police Chief Darryl Perry. “This map helps the public to better understand crime trends that occur in their area and make informed decisions to stay safe.”
LexisNexis is a free platform that allows citizens to view a map of various types of crimes which can be filtered by type of crime, date and/or location of the incident. Users can also receive automatic crime activity alerts via email, and submit anonymous tips on reported crimes. Data in LexisNexis syncs directly with KPD’s records system and is updated automatically.
The public is reminded that this tool is not intended for emergency use or to file an official police report. To file a police report, please contact Police Dispatch at 241-1711. If you have an emergency, call 911.
To view the LexisNexis Community Crime Map, please visit the Kaua’i Police Department’s website at www.kauai.gov/police. For more information, call Lt. Roderick Green at 241-1907.