(Alton September 18, 2009) � On September 3, 2009, the Alton Police Department launched a new
website, http://www.altonpolice.com. The new website updates information from the old
website and replaces the former Weed & Seed website, http://www.altonweedandseed.com.
The new website has detailed information about the Police Department�s Administrative
Division, Patrol Division, Traffic Division, Community Services Division, Investigation
Division, Drug Unit, DARE, and Weed & Seed Strategy. A Recent News Section, displaying
current news, events, and emergency situation information, can be accessed from the home page
of the website. Information on upcoming Weed & Seed meetings, and other Weed & Seed
sponsored activities, will be placed on the website. A map showing the locations of felonious
crimes that were reported during the previous thirty (30) days can be found in the Community
Services Division�s area. The Registered Sex Offender List, Community Service Programs,
Computer Crime Information, Safety Tips, Activity Statistics, Recruitment, and Youth Programs
can also be accessed from the website.
In launching the new website, Chief of Police David Hayes said, "The new website was a
collaborative effort between the Alton Police Department and Riverbender.com, in terms of
design. The process of creating and launching the new website took about two months. While
most of the content was retrieved from the previous website, there are many new improvements.
The new website has the most recent information available concerning the activities of the Alton
Police Department."
In addition to information about each division and program, the new website offers improved
communication opportunities between the Police Department and residents. New electronic
forms, reporting suspected drug houses and nuisance properties, can be completed and submitted
anonymously through the website. Visitors to the website can send emails to any division,
detective, or specialty unit from the website.
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