CCSO launches inteactive crime map to assist residents
Graphic provided by CCSO.
May 18, 2023 - Recently, the Citrus County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) officially launched its Community Engagement Portal to provide a free, web-based site as a resource for citizens to file reports, submit tips, and stay updated on the latest crime news in their county. This portal is offered through Motorola's CityProtect program, allowing the CCSO to build awareness among its community members regarding local crime through a real-time crime map.
This interactive map allows citizens to look at the various calls for service the county receives daily. Residents can explore the map to find more information about possible crimes occurring in the area, or even see a simple traffic stop.
The Crime Map is labeled with four different colored dots - red, yellow, purple, and blue - making it simple to find categories of incidents at a glance.
DOT CATEGORIES
Red: Violent
Yellow: Property & Theft
Purple: Disorder/Distuibance
Blue: 9-1-1 or Other (Includes traffic stops)
Residents can click on an individual dot to see more information about each incident, including the agency case number, date and time, and a more detailed description of what occurred. Soon, users will also have an opportunity to anonymously submit a tip regarding specific incidents and file additional law enforcement reports; currently, online reporting is limited to fraud cases.
"Giving citizens access to this pertinent information is vital in enhancing our transparent line of communication with our community," said Citrus County Sheriff Mike Prendergast. "Not only will individuals have the ability to use this free tool to discover what's going on in their area, but they also can sign up to receive daily, weekly, or monthly updates straight to their email. I am proud of our team for leveraging our new capabilities to provide our residents with continual reports of what CCSO is doing in our community."
Our Crime Map is updated daily with new information. You can view this informational map by visiting our website at
www.sheriffcitrus.org and click on the Programs and Services tab, or by visiting www.CityProtect.com/agency/SheriffCitrus.