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OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
 
36601 Ford Road | Westland, Michigan | 48185
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Interactive Crime Map Better Informs Residents on Public Safety

Westland, MI - When the City of Westland launched its improved website earlier this week, a new interactive crime map was included among the upgraded features.  

 

The crime map can be accessed from the homepage of www.cityofwestland.com, the same web address of the previous site. This near-real time crime map will keep residents updated on incidents and allow police to collect tips and analyze crime trends faster.

"The best part about this program is that it allows for community involvement," said Police Chief Jeff Jedrusik. " Knowledge is power, and arming our residents with the power to help protect themselves is a win-win situation for everyone involved."

 

Residents will now be able to search the same databases used by the Westland Police Department to learn what is going on in their neighborhoods. Users of the site can search by crime types, date ranges, and create custom geographic borders for their queries.  

 

In addition to the research tools offered by the site, residents will be able to receive email "crime alerts" based on the location and types of crimes they specify, and trend reports regarding criminal activity.

 

"Public safety has always been a top priority for our community, and the new interactive crime map is another way to continue that commitment to our residents," said Mayor Bill Wild. "This new feature will help our police officers better serve residents and keep neighborhoods safe."

 
The interactive crime map, along with all the features of the website upgrade, will also be compatible with mobile devices without requiring users to download a mobile-app. 

 

 

 

For more information, contact Aubrey Berman, Administrative Secretary, at (734) 467-3200.

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The City of Westland is the 10th largest city in Michigan with a population of over 84,000. The city's residential development is an excellent blend of single family homes, apartments and condominiums.  The broad selection of housing opportunities is complimented by over 1500 acres of well-maintained parks and nature trails as well as a highly rated municipal golf course. Also available is a skate park, ice arena, a state-of-the-art Library and novel city park themes that are fun and family-friendly.

 

Westland has the location, land, infrastructure, and leadership, under Mayor William R. Wild to attract new industry and help existing businesses redevelop properties and to maintain competitiveness in today's global economy. Six modern platted industrial parks on 320 acres are served by class "A" internal roads, with up to date utilities and rail access available within two of the parks.  Westland is conveniently located within the center of southeastern Michigan's expressway system, minutes north of Detroit Metropolitan Airport, and ideally located between downtown Detroit and Ann Arbor. 

 

Westland is the area's premier "Shopping and Dining Destination". Westland Shopping center, one of the country's original four regional malls, boasts 80 retail stores and has anchored Westland's commercial district for more than 30 years. Westland's diversity and progressive planning offers residents a wide variety of life experiences, and make Westland truly the "All American City".  


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