What numbers do I call?

9-1-1 Life-threatening / In Progress Incidents
682-4032 NOT life-threatening / NOT In Progress
382-2000 For general information

What do I need to tell them when I call?

Don’t Just call. Call with information:

What happened?
When did it happen?
Where did it happen?
Who did it?

Suspect description

Race
Sex
Clothing
Height
Weight
Hair Color

Other identifying marks/traits

Vehicle description

Color
Make
Model
Year
License plate number

Do I have to give my name, address or phone number?

No, but it is helpful to have that information in case we need to contact you for additional information.

Will the officer stop and talk to me?

Not unless you specifically request it. If you want to talk to the officer, tell the dispatcher when you call in. Or you can have the officer call you on the phone after the officer has handled the situation.

Suspicious activity concerning persons

Activity – Possible Crime

Going door to door in a residential neighborhood – Possible “Door Knocker” burglary suspect
Waiting or loitering in front of closed businesses or unoccupied houses or apartments - Possible burglary suspect or tresspassers
Forcing entrance into an occupied home - Possible burglary or theft suspects
Persons carrying property, especially if running or at an unusual hour – Possible suspect fleeing from the scene of a crime
Screaming or loud voices – Possible rape, assault or domestic violence situation
Loitering near schools/parks – Possible sex offender
Items or services for sale at very low prices – Possible stolen property of fraudulent scheme
Heavy traffic to and from a specific residence on a regular basis – Possible drug house or stolen property operation
Continuous repair operations at a non-business location – Possible stolen property being altered.
Forcing entry into a locked vehicle, especially in a parking lot – Possible theft of car or its contents
Person acting unusual – Possibly ill on drugs, or medical condition

Suspicious activity concerning vehicles

Activity-Possible Crime

Driving slowly and aimlessly throughout a residential neighborhood or apartment complex - Possible burglary suspect or sex offender
Parked, occupied vehicles, especially at an unusual hour - Possible burglary suspect or sex offender
Vehicles driving at night without lights on - Possible burglary suspect or impaired driver