Amanda Forrester / news@whmi.com

The Oakland County Sheriff's Office is making it easier for the community to stay up to report crimes and stay up to date on public safety alerts.

On Thursday, the Sheriff's Office announced they have a new app that can be downloaded through either the App Store or Google Play.

"The Oakland County Sheriff App allows residents to connect with the Oakland County Sheriff's Office by reporting crimes, submitting tips and other interactive features, as well as providing the community the latest public safety alerts and information."

The app can also be downloaded through the QR code in the photo attached.