Frequently Asked Questions
We have provided our most asked questions below.
BobCOP is a online police reporting system for all citizens nationwide to use by going online and filing a non-suspect police report to any law enforcement agency/entity. BobCOP has been around since 1996. It has been improved from our Online Police Ticket.
Can anyone submit a police report using their mobile phone, Blackberry, Treo or any mobile device?
Yes, you can! BobCOP allows your agency the ability to use this feature which is the first of its kind and Patent Pending. Anyone with a browser on their mobile device can submit a police report or citizen complaint online directly to your agency.
If you are a law enforcement agency that is recognized as being a peace officer then you can use BobCOP. We also will allow in some circumstances private security and/or businesses to customize our system to suit their personal security needs.
Why should my agency use BobCOP?
Our system is easy to use by any law enforcement administrator and friendly for any online citizen to submit a report. It will allow you to collect reports from citizens of non-suspect crimes and activity and will save the agency considerable time and cost of dispatching an officer to take a report. Furthermore, BobCOP is 24/7/365 with full-time support.
What options do I have using the BobCOP System for my agency?
You have the option to use our site directly by linking to us for any person in your jurisdiction to file a report. Or, you have the option to allow the BobCOP System be placed on your personal site with full control of the entire process. You choose what will be the best for your agency. Either way, both are very simple to use and we can have you up and running within 24 hours.
Is BobCOP compatible with other applications for reporting?
Yes, BobCOP can be formatted to allow you to export reports in various formats for your internal and external needs. It can even export in the Global Justice XML format (GJXML). If you have a specific format or need that you or we do not have, we will assist in finding a strategy that will work for you.
How many languages does BobCOP come in?
As many as you like. The Western Latin languages that use the alphabet are very simple for you to enter and translate into whatever you wish. BobCOP is flexible for you to input any other foreign language in their particular language such as Japanese, Chinese, Korean or any other with their very own characters. We would be very happy to assist you with any of these languages should you choose to use them for your agency.
What contract options does my agency have to use BobCOP?
We have long-term contracts or month-to-month. We are more than happy to assist you in whatever your needs are. Just contact us and let's talk about it.
Can my agency customize BobCOP?
Yes, you have the ease of flexibility to allow your visitors the ease of looking and functioning the way you want it to.
How safe is the information being communicated?
All information being transported through the Internet is highly protected and encrypted using the latest in online encrypted technology.
Why the different costs in using BobCOP?
Our system is simple to use and we have many who agree with us. However, hosting BobCOP with us is a much easier and cost effective solution than hosting it on your very own servers. Hosting on your servers will affect the cost due to the support and solutions you require from us and although our system is being controlled by you, any support is an additional cost and thus factored into the cost.
What is The Child ID Kit?
ComAlert, LLC and Leadership University have combined forces to offer the public a down-loadable program that is free-of-charge and functions by adding the person information of anyone in the event that the person becomes a missing person. It will allow you to confidentially send directly to the Police or any Law Enforcement the information encrypted so they would be able to handle the persons information in a fast and accurate fashion in finding the missing person. Furthermore, it does a lot. It will handle your pictures, videos, fingerprint scans and much more. It can also be co-branded with any agency free-of-charge.
What is Safe Surrender Site?
Safe Surrender Site is a web site that allows anyone from any PC connected to the Internet to search for a Safe Baby Haven location in any State that has Safe Haven Laws for Newborn baby's. If your ageny is one of them, please contact Safe Surrender Site today and make sure your agency is registered.
Is there any more grants available for BobCOP?
No, there are no more grants available for BobCOP.
Can we export current information we have into the BobCOP system?
Yes, you can. It depends upon your information and how it was saved from your previous system. It can only be exported to the Full Version Stand-alone that is hosted on your servers. We will not allow information to be uploaded to the BobCOP servers. Our technical team will assist you in every way possible to ensure your information is uploaded and set.
