Fender bender reporting centre to open in Charlottetown [Video]

Charlottetown is rolling out a new collision reporting tool for minor accidents that happen in the city.

Starting later this month, a collision reporting centre will open at the Charlottetown Police Services headquarters as a 12-month pilot project.

It’s meant for smaller accidents, like fender benders, where no major police investigation is required.

“We feel that this reporting centre will allow [officers] to be out on the streets a little bit more,” said Sgt. Melissa Craswell, head of community policing with Charlottetown Police Services.

“An accident report does take some time to complete …