Carbondale police launch online crime mapping tool Citizen Connect

FOX23 News at 9 p.m

CARBONDALE, Ill., (KBSI) — The Carbondale Police Department has launched Citizen Connect, an online public crime-mapping tool designed to provide residents with accessible crime information.

Citizen Connect compiles data from the department’s crime reporting software and maps reported incidents across the city. To protect privacy, locations are displayed approximately, and some reports may not appear immediately as data is reviewed and updated.

Police Chief Anthony Copeland said the new tool reflects the department’s commitment to transparency and community engagement.

“By providing residents with easy access to crime information, we hope to create a shared understanding of what’s happening in our neighborhoods,” Copeland said. “We encourage the community to use this tool, stay informed and partner with the Carbondale Police Department as we work toward solutions and continue building a safer, stronger Carbondale for everyone.”

Citizen Connect can be accessed through the Carbondale Police Department webpage or by visiting Services | Carbondale, IL.