What information do the police need to help you?

The police need to know:

  • Address
  • Name
  • Telephone number 
  • What the problem is 
  • Who else is involved 
  • sometimes a brief history of the event or problem


Remember

Never hang up the phone until the dispatcher tells you to. Remember, the more you help us on the phone, the better the police can help when they arrive.

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1. How can I get a copy of a police report?
2. How do I pay a traffic summons?
3. When should I call the police?
4. What information do the police need to help you?
5. What if I’m not sure I need to call the police?
6. How do I receive information about neighborhood watch programs, D.A.R.E. programs, teen programs, bicycle registration, or crime prevention surveys?