Medford Police Encourages Residents To Utilize Online Reporting (Photo) -03/13/20

Message from the Chief of Police, Scott Clauson:

The health and well-being of our community is our top priority. In an effort to reduce the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) and in support of state and federal guidelines for social distancing, we want to inform our residents of an alternative way to report a crime.

When practical, Officers will be directing residents to our online reporting service to report a crime. To report a crime online please go to www.cityofmedford.org/reportcrime and complete the secure form.

The cases submitted online will be processed, reviewed and assigned to officers with the same priority level as in-person reports. The online reporting tool has been in existence since 2002.

“The health and safety of our residents and first responders is my highest priority,” said Chief Clauson, “I want to make it clear that our staffing level remains the same and we’re encouraging online reporting as a precautionary measure to reduce the spread of COVID-19.”

While the City of Medford doesn’t oversee public health, we’re working with our local, state, and national partners to protect the public and prepare to respond to developing concerns related to the COVID-19 virus. Medford Police has existing emergency management operation plans and will implement procedures as needed to ensure our ability to maintain critical and essential services.