TERMS
OF USE
Read the following terms of use and associated disclaimers and
privacy statements before using this web site. By accessing
and/or using the Akron Police Department web site, you agree
to the terms of use specified here. If you do not agree to be
bound by these terms of use and/or disclaimers, do not use this
site. You may exit the site here.
DISCLAIMERS
The City of Akron and the Akron Police Department make no warranty
or representation, express or implied, with respect to the quality,
content, accuracy, completeness, currency, freedom from computer
virus, or non-infringement of proprietary rights, of any of
the design, information, text, files, graphics, images, pages,
interfaces, links, software, or other materials and items contained
in or displayed on this site. All such items and materials are
provided on an "as is" basis and you are fully and
solely responsible for your use of them and for the results
or consequence of your use. These materials have been compiled
from a varity of sources, including sources beyond the control
of the City of Akron and the Akron Police Department, and are
subject to change without notice.
LIABILITY
In no even shall the City of Akron, the Akron Police Department,
or their agencies, officers, employees, agents, or representatives,
be liable for any and all damages, including but not limited
to direct, indirect, special, punitive, incidental, exemplary
or consequential damages, arising from accessing or using this
site, or otherwise arising from the site or from anything contained
in or displayed on this site. Nothing contained in or displayed
on this site constitutes or is intended to constitute legal
advice by the City of Akron or the Akron Police Department or
any of their agencies, officers, employees, agents, or representatives.
EXTERNAL
WEB SITES
This site contains links to other sites on the Internet that
are operated by parties other than the City of Akron and the
Akron Police Department. The City of Akron and the Akron Police
Department are not responsible for the content of any such external
site, or for the availability of the site or it's content. Links
to external information, products, or services are for informational
purposes only and do not come with the recommendation or endorsement
of the City of Akron or the Akron Police Department.
DISTRIBUTION
PERMISSIONS
Permission is granted to copy, print, or otherwise distribute
the information containted on this site, without any
addition or modification, for the purpose of sharing
public safety information provided that the information
is offered without cost to the recipients. Distribution
or republication in any other form or for any other
purpose, including any commercial purpose or use, and
any modification to the page(s) whatsoever, are strictly
prohibited without the prior written permission of the
City of Akron or the Akron Police Department.
LEGAL
STATUS OF COMMUNICATIONS
In no event shall any communication made through this
site's email, online reporting, or any other web based
messaging function constitute legal notice to the City
of Akron or the Akron Police Department, or to any of
their agencies, officers, employees, agents, or representatives
(including but not limited to legal notice required
by federal, state, or local laws, rules, or regulations)
with respect to the reporting of incidents or crimes,
notifications required by or regarding legal proceedings,
or any other enforcement function. If you, or anyone
else, need immediate help or your specific issue requires
immediate attention, call the Akron Police Department
directly at (330) 375-2181 or dial 911.
PRIVACY
STATEMENT
Any information you submit to the Akron Police Department through
this web site is kept safe and secure. When you submit information
that includes personal data to the Police Department through
this web site, it is retained for follow-up purposes only.
When you submit a report or request service online, your report
or request is handled in the same fashion as when you call
the
Police Department to report an incident, crime, or to request
service. Any information you provide will not be disclosed
outside
this department except as required and permitted by law.
Information
that might identify you (such as the IP address
of the
computer you're using to send the information) may
accompany any electronic communications
sent
from
this site. If the information
you
submit is done anonymously, we will make no attempt
to obtain your identity except in circumstances
where
it may be vital to prevent the loss of life or property.
PROSECUTION
OF ILLEGAL ACTIVIES
The Akron Police Department fully cooperates with various local,
state, and federal law enforcement agencies in identifying those
who use our web site or services for illegal activities. We
reserve the right to prosecute any violations of applicable
laws regarding the use of this web site, including but not limited
to filing false reports through the online reporting system,
and to report to other law enforcement agencies any activies
we reasonably believe to be unlawful.
