Alameda mayor: Report crimes to police, not social media, immediately

"By contrasting two incidents, the APD illustrates the importance of immediate crime reporting. In one case, delayed reporting led to missed opportunities for apprehending suspects, whereas timely action resulted in a swift recovery of the stolen vehicle in another."

"APD Chief Nishant Joshi emphasized the city’s technological investments, like license plate readers, which have been instrumental in tracking stolen vehicles and solving crimes effectively."

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