The iMap Crime Mapping System was developed using Google mapping software to display crime report information collected by the Police Department's reporting system. The system automatically updates with the latest available information, and is accessible from any Internet-ready computer. It allows residents and busines owners to e-mail tips to the Police Department directly from the mapping system.

Police managers use the iMap system to better focus enforcement efforts and tailer deployment of the Crime Suppression Unit and beat officers. While the iMap system provides general information to the public, a more detailed version quickly delivers incident and historical information to officers working particular sectors or incidents.

"Suisun City has a long history of a very active and successful Neighborhood Watch program," said Police Chief Ed Dadisho. "If residents see something odd or suspicious, we want to know about it. With this system, they can check online to see if an incident was reported and instantly pass on to our investigators any information they may have about it."