When reporting a crime, keep the following items in mind; law enforcement officers will want to know:
- Who you are
- Where you are
- What phone number you are calling from
- What happened
- Is anyone injured
- Are there weapons involved and what kind
- Is the actor/perpetrator still on the scene
- What does he/she look like (what are they wearing)
- Is there a vehicle involved
- License number, make model, color
- If leaving, what direction, how many occupants
Remember:
- Don’t take any risks
- Don’t try to stop strangers
- Don’t try to apprrehend suspects
- Do report all suspicious activity to the police
- Do report all emergencies to 911
