{
  "id": 2995063,
  "title": "Police urge public to use VSP app for reporting crime over social media",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/police-urge-public-to-use-vsp-app-for-reporting-crime-over-social",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-24T09:48:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/08/1517930/police-urge-public-use-vsp-app-reporting-crime-over-social-media"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "SHAH ALAM: The Bukit Aman Crime Prevention and Community Safety Department (JPJKK) has directed the public to utilize the Volunteer Smartphone Patrol (VSP) application for reporting crime or viral incidents, rather than posting them on social media. Director Datuk Noor Hisam Nordin stated that uploading information about criminal activities online before filing an official report could impede enforcement efficiency. He emphasized that the VSP application should be used to report viral issues promptly and proactively, ensuring public safety. The VSP app is also commonly employed to notify police about balik kampung trips during festive seasons, and other cases as well. Noor Hisam added that the police's special unit diligently monitors digital platforms to prevent the impression that law enforcement agencies are not responding to security concerns. The widespread use of the VSP application not only allows for transparent reporting but also enables enforcement authorities to respond promptly. The police will continue to intensify efforts to promote VSP registration nationwide to enhance interactive communication channels between the police and the public. Regarding school security, the department is enhancing the role of school liaison officers (PPS) and increasing patrol frequency to prevent student bullying. Mobile Patrol Vehicles (MPV) Units and Motorcycle Patrol Units (URB) will also be deployed around schools as a preventive measure, in collaboration with the Education Ministry and State Education Departments. School administrations are advised not to conceal bullying cases, but to report them immediately to the police for transparent investigation.",
  "summary": "SHAH ALAM: The police have urged the public to optimise the use of the Volunteer Smartphone Patrol (VSP) application to report crime or viral incidents faster and more safely, rather than posting them on social media.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Police tighten border security, urge public to avoid southern Thailand",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/police-tighten-border-security-urge-public-to-avoid-southern-thailand",
        "published": "2026-08-24T08:54:12.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}