Thread by @2wheelsgoodBrum

A few weeks ago I made a presentation to the police teams who run the Operation Snap road crime reporting systems in English and Welsh police forces. Here's the third of a number of threads on my presentation.
We want improvements to the reporting portal.
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Cycling campaigners don’t understand why the reporting portal can’t be standardised.
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There is also particular concern that cyclists aren’t seen as victims of crime. While reports come from third-party witnesses, cyclists are almost always the victim of an offence. Indicating whether you report as a victim, or as a third-party witness, would be a great first step.

Campaigners had some great suggestions for creating single login portals that would store regularly used information to make reporting quicker and easier. They have in mind, pre-filled personal and contact details. It could also allow those reporting to check earlier reports.
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Extra information on what could be reported through the portal, and what should be reported through other channels was requested many times.
Things like assault or threatening behaviour that cyclists too often face.
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And as the reporting system is developed, there’s an interest in having easy access to other information:
For instance, information on which force covers which streets. Reports to the wrong force are often a source of NFA decisions.
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And in auto fill information about carriageway widths, when a force’s portal includes a map-based reporting tool. Ability to upload larger file sizes, or a tick-box to confirm that additional footage is available have both been highlighted.
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I'll tweet the other sections of my presentation today and tomorrow. Next up are proposals for the Reporting Portal.
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