When to Report a Crime or Emergency:

• If someone is injured or ill
• If you see or smell smoke or fire
• If you see someone being hurt
• If you see a crime in progress such as someone stealing, causing damage or driving while under the influence of any substance that impairs their ability to safely operate a vehicle
• If you see something suspicious

Do not assume someone else has made or will make the call. Provide the officer(s) or dispatcher(s) with accurate detailed information about the situation so that it can be relayed to the emergency personnel who are on the way to assist.

If you are reporting a medical problem, ask someone to monitor the affected person’s condition so you can relay the information to the officer(s).