Dallas PD holds Dallas Online Reporting Systems educational sessions, hopes to improve the efficiency of officers

Dallas, Texas – In an effort to integrate technology and improve police efficiency, the Dallas Police Department (DPD) has orchestrated a sequence of enlightening sessions centered around the the Dallas Online Reporting Systems (DORS) for a multitude of neighborhood associations.

Taking place within the hub of the department’s headquarters, these meetings were meticulously arranged throughout the duration of a bustling Thursday afternoon. They stand as an integral component of the overarching strategy focused on enlightening citizens about their civic responsibilities pertaining to mandatory reporting.

The DPD, in an official statement, elucidated that the adoption of DORS will serve as a catalyst in enhancing the operational efficiency of their officers. Moreover, it is expected to pave the way for an augmented availability of officers for high-priority calls – the need for which has seen a significant upswing in recent times.

In a bid to ensure optimal use of the system, the department further clarified that online reports should be leveraged primarily in circumstances where the scene is no longer active. Moreover, this method of reporting is most apt when there is no requirement for tangible physical evidence to be collected, nor is there a need for immediate medical intervention.

Over the past fiscal year, a marked surge in high-priority calls necessitating the deployment of multiple officers has been observed. This has inadvertently led to extended response times for lower-priority incidents. The department opines that the adoption of DORS will lead to a transformation in this pattern, enabling everyday citizens to take ownership of reports that do not necessitate the direct involvement of a police officer.

To maintain clarity and ensure compliance, the department has delineated specific categories of incidents which must be mandatorily reported online. These categories include:

• Accident Reports: No injuries, insurance info exchanged, wrecker not needed, under $1,000 in damage, vehicles are drivable.
• Credit/Debit Card Abuse: The use of a credit card or debit card without the owner’s consent and occurs in the Dallas city limits.
• Identify Thefts: Obtaining someone else’s personal identifying information to obtain credit, goods, or services and occurred in the Dallas city limits.
• Interference with Child Custody: Did not exchange children at court-ordered time. Must have a court order. The child cannot be in any danger and have occurred in Dallas.
• Theft: Property stolen valued under $2,500. Not resulting from entry into a home or business.
• Theft Shoplifting: This report is for businesses that have items stolen from their stores valued at under $2,500.

The Dallas Police Department has stipulated that offenses such as vehicle burglary, the receipt of harassing phone calls, vandalism manifested in the form of graffiti, and acts of criminal mischief, are incidents which can be aptly reported through the online system, or via telephonic communication.

It is anticipated that the implementation of these modifications will liberate an estimated 135,000 patrol hours annually. To put this into perspective, the DPD equates this saved time to the effect of augmenting the force with an additional 65 police officers, or generating an impressive fiscal saving of $8.7 million. The importance of this cannot be overstated, as it represents not only a significant cost reduction, but also the potential to better utilize resources to more pressing law enforcement activities.

In an effort to maintain momentum in this ambitious transition, the DPD has announced a definitive deadline. From July 3, the usage of the Dallas Online Reporting Systems (DORS) for the pre-specified categories of incidents will not remain merely an option, but will become an essential and mandatory requirement. This is a clear manifestation of the department’s commitment to harnessing technology to enhance the efficacy and responsiveness of the law enforcement apparatus in Dallas.