How to REPORT CRIME

Before you call - gather all the facts that you can , and then write them down so you will not forget them. Take a second look; a minute gathering more complex information may be worth the delay..

A tag number is great, if you can spot it, and a report that the vehicle had a ladder on top or a dented left fender is more useful than simply describing the vehicle as a "white van". You want to be able to answer the usual who, what, where, when and how questions, or as many of these as you can.

Determining priority: When you call on then telephone to report an incident, the complaint officer will ask you whether you have a true emergency. If you are reporting a fire, medical emergency or a crime in progress, the answer is "YES". If you are simply reporting a "suspicious person" or a vehicle that seems to be cruising in the area and does not look right, the answer is "no". They wills till handle your report, but will respond to emergency calls first.