1/29/2009 - MPD Offers Online Crime Reporting

MUNCIE, Ind. -- It is the mission of the Muncie Police Department to provide the citizens of Muncie with the most professional and efficient police services possible. During 2008 the Muncie Police Department has operated with an average of 13% or fifteen (15) officers fewer than the FOP contract required. With the anticipated shortfall in tax revenue over the next two years this number will likely be reduced even further.

In 2008 Muncie Police Officers responded to 72166 calls. Several of these calls are not related to police duties. Many calls are for crimes that there are no suspects or witnesses to and the victim is requesting a report for their insurance company. In an effort to dedicate man hours to the most serious calls the Muncie Police Department will be implementing changes in the procedure for handling calls that are not criminal or less serious nature.

Citizens who report certain incidents will be directed to call the number for the Desk Officer or complete a report on the Web Site for the Muncie Police Department. Citizens can also come to City Hall in person and speak with the Desk Officer from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. seven days a week.