Morris Township police are asking the public to report non-emergencies online, “to limit exposure and encourage social distancing” during the pandemic, Police Chief Mark DiCarlo said Saturday in a statement.
For emergencies, crimes in progress, domestic violence and anything involving an injury, people still should call 9-1-1.
For anything else that requires a police officer to respond, the police non-emergency number is (973) 539-0777.
Police note that anyone filing a false report will be prosecuted.
Below are details from the Township website about what types of incidents should be reported online. The place to report such incidents is:
https://www.frontlinepss.com/morristownship
From Morris Township police:
CITIZEN REPORTING
The purpose of this site is to allow Morris Township citizens, customers or any victim of a crime that occurred within the township limits, to file police reports online. After completing all required information you will be able to print a copy of the information that you submitted.
If the incident you wish to report is an emergency, a crime in progress, or involves any type of injury please do not submit the report online and dial 9-1-1. Domestic violence incidents do not qualify under the on line reporting criteria and must have an officer respond.
If you are unable to determine if the incident is related to Domestic Violence and not in progress dial the police non-emergent number (973) 539-0777 to have an officer respond to your location.
The loss or theft of prescription medication or narcotics cannot be reported online. For any incident that requires a police officer to respond dial the police non-emergency number (973) 539-0777.
Before you proceed, you should be aware that it is a crime to make a false police report and all instances of false reports will be prosecuted. This online reporting system is only to be used to report a set of limited criminal incidents with very specific criteria listed below.
Criminal Mischief:
The act of changing, modifying or defacing public property is under $200
– Graffiti, Knocking over a mailbox, throwing rock through a window
Harassment:
A person who engages in alarming conduct or repeatedly committing acts
– Harassing phone calls, continuous harassment that affects ones way of life, with the purpose of causing alarm or seriously annoying another person (NOT INVOLVING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RELATED ISSUES)
Lost Property:
When property is missing or lost
– Property that is missing, such as leaving a personal item in a restaurant or business
Property Damage
Accidental damage to one’s property
– Property damage that required a report for an insurance claim. Such as flood damage, storm damage, damage caused by a contractor that was not purposeful.
Theft of Property:
Property taken without permission or consent
– Your property is taken without your permission and the property is under $200
Fraud/Credit Card/Financial Identity Theft:
Credit card/Personal Information taken without permission or consent
– Your personal information used to open a credit card or other financial crimes
*If you do not receive a call from the police department within 12 hours, please call the police non-emergency # (973) 593-0777.
