Los Angeles, CA -- (SBWire) -- 09/10/2014 --The Los Angeles Police Department's Pacific Division has developed an exciting new safety and directory tool to provide its communities with what they have been asking for.

Many people ask police officers every day for safety tips. Others request phone numbers they can use to file or track a police report, give anonymous tips find out what crime trends are occurring in their communities.

The Los Angeles Police Department’s Pacific Division has taken a giant step to provide their communities with a simple to use mobile application that provides them with the information that they request and more.

"LAPD Pacific Safety & Directory App" was released on Google Android August 26, 2014 and just days ago on Apple ITunes.

You can download the app for free on your Smartphone today at: LAPDPacificApp.com

Afterwards, use its easy "FAQ's" navigation menu to:

- Find out how to file/track a police report
- Obtain a list of all pertinent phone numbers
- Find our current crime trends in your community
- Learn how to join/start a neighborhood watch
- Find out what phone number to or text to make an anonymous tip
- Learn how and where to file a restraining order
- Sign up your children for free LAPD leadership programs for youth and more.

The application was created by Los Angeles Police Officer III Tony Newsom who is also the developer of the recently released LAPD Cadet Program App.

The “LAPD Pacific Safety & Directory App” was built under the leadership of Captain Brian P. Johnson, Commanding Officer, LAPD Pacific Area and Captain Nicole Alberca, Patrol Commanding Officer, LAPD Pacific Division.

Download the app for free on your Smartphone today at: LAPDPacificApp.com

For more information concerning this application, please contact: Officer Tony Newsom, LAPD, Pacific Area at: 26986@lapd.lacity.org

About The Los Angeles Police Department's Pacific Division
The Los Angeles Police Division covers Venice Beach, Play Del Rey, Mar Vista, Marina and a variety of other westside areas in Los Angeles