New Internet Site Tracks Crimes In Northeastern Minnesota

(Virginia, MN)  --  The Internet has added another weapon to the crime-fighting arsenal in northeastern Minnesota.  Nearly 40 law enforcement agencies can now log on to a crime-mapping website that gives police a quick and updated look at crime types and patterns in their area.  Virginia, Minnesota Police Chief Dana (DAY'-nah) Waldron says the same site is available to citizens when they're looking to buy a home or checking out a new neighborhood.  Waldron says northeastern Minnesota now has the state's biggest on-line crime-mapping cooperative.  The website is: www.crimemapping.com.

2010 Metro News