Friday, January 20, 2017 5Brooklin Town Crier From the DRPS Police To Use Enhanced Online Reporting DRPS has expanded the "Online Services" area of drps.ca to provide an efficient process for reporting minor crimes and community concerns. Online Services launched in June, 2015, giving residents the opportunity to conveniently report minor crimes online. We have recently added two new categories: Identity Theft/Fraud - Residents can utilize this area if they feel personal information has been used to open a bank account or obtain credit, or if personal identification has been taken without permission. Community Concerns -This area can be used to report ongoing negative behaviour or activity in your community. Reportable incidents include traffic violations, loitering, illicit drug use, alcohol consumption in public, or any ongoing activity that affects community enjoyment. In 2016, online reporting generated 1076 reports and residents are encouraged to utilize this convenient option for reporting crime. For citizens wanting to report minor, non-emergent property crimes visit our website at www.drps.ca, click "Online Services," choose the appropriate categories from the drop down boxes and report your minor property crime, including photos. Non-emergency property crime means there is no immediate threat to your safety, no suspect on scene and no potential for injury. You can still call police at 1-888-579-1520 or visit the nearest police station to report a non- emergent crime if that is your preference. Traffic Blitz Produces Over 1000 tickets A one-week traffic safety blitz around neighbourhood schools in Durham Region has resulted in more than 1,000 traffic tickets being issued. The Durham Regional Police Traffic Services Branch, in conjunction with officers from all divisions, initiated a zero tolerance traffic enforcement campaign targeting school and community safety zones during the week of January 9 -13, 2017. During this week, officers issued 1,045 tickets for various driving offences in and around schools, which included 562 tickets for speeding. Other tickets included 47 for stop sign violations, 15 for disobeying a red-light, and 28 tickets issued for distracted driving. The goal of the annual "In the Zone" enforcement campaign is to ensure high officer visibility and proactive enforcement in and around school zones during the first week back to school. The DRPS would like to thank local school officials and members of the public for supporting this traffic initiative.