Ocean City officials have realized that there's no hope for getting vacationers to unplug at the beach. So if you can't beat em, join em.

In May, the city unveiled a partnership with Parkmobile, which allows users to pay for metered parking with just a tap on their smartphones.

Now, the city is releasing a new 311 app that allows visitors and residents to report problems to officials, in particular to the Ocean City Police Department. Police services are the main focus of the app right now but officials said more city resources will be added.

Users can report issues ranging from complaints about animals and noise to abandoned vehicles or vandalism. Problems can be reported anonymously or users can create an account with their contact information.

The app is available for free download on iTunes and Google Play. More details can be found at oceancitymd.gov.