Crime Crushers

How to Report a Crime


 

If the crime is in progress or someone has been injured, call 911 immediately.

If the crime is not in progress, call the local law enforcement business number and say you need to report a crime.

When talking with the dispatcher, it is important to be short and concise in the information you give.

Location:  Where you need an officer ______________________________________________
Reason you need an officer: _______________________________________________
Your name: _______________________________________________
Your address: _______________________________________________
Your phone number: _______________________________________________
The dispatcher will ask you questions about the person committing the crime:
Sex ___________ Race _______________ Age ____________________
Build ___________ Weight _______________ Height ____________________
Hair (length, color, style) ___________________________________________________
Eyes ___________________________________________________
Complexion ___________________________________________________
Scars/Distinguishing Marks ___________________________________________________
Weapon: ___________________________________________________
Clothing Description/Color:
Hat __________________ Shoes ___________________
Shirt __________________ Jacket ___________________
Pants __________________ Jewelry ___________________
Unusual characteristics (glasses, beard, piercings, tattoos, etc.): _______________________________________________
Location last seen: _______________________________________________
Direction of travel: _______________________________________________

If a vehicle is involved:

checkbox 2-door   checkbox 4-door   checkbox Van   checkbox Convertible  checkbox Sports car checkbox SUV

checkbox Station Wagon  checkbox Truck   checkbox Motorcycle

Color: Top  ________________________________________________________
Bottom  ________________________________________________________
Make __________________________________________________________________
Model __________________________________________________________________
Year __________________________________________________________________
  checkbox Full size   checkbox Medium   checkbox Compact   checkbox Other
Vehicle License: State _______ Color _____________ Number _______________
How many in the vehicle? Male _____________ Female ______________
Unusual Characteristics (Dents, marks, lights, bumper stickers): ____________________________________________
Location Last Seen ____________________________________________
Direction of Travel: ____________________________________________

Your accurate description of a suspect or vehicle provides law enforcement with the probable cause needed for an effective arrest.


Non-Emergency Calls

Police Fire
Cloverdale (707) 894-2150 (707) 894-3545
Cotati (707) 792-4611 (707) 792-4611
Healdsburg (707) 431-3377 (707) 431-3360
Petaluma (707) 778-4370 (707) 778-4390
Rohnert Park (707) 584-2600 (707) 584-2600
Sebastopol (707) 829-4400 (707) 823-8061
Santa Rosa (City of Santa Rosa only) (707) 528-5222 (707)543-3500
Sonoma (707) 996-3602 (707) 996-2102
Windsor (707)838-1234 (707) 838-1170
Sheriff (707) 565-2511  


Services To Call for Day-to-Day Problems

These are county numbers. For services within your city limits, please check the government pages of your phone directory for local numbers.

Crime Prevention   (707) 565-3107
Family, Youth and Children Services   (707) 565-2245
Environmental Health   (707) 525-6565
Road Conditions   1-800-427-7623
Animal Regulation   (707) 524-7100
Transportation and Public Works   (707) 565-2231
Road Division   (707) 524-7280
Refuse Division   (707) 565-3579
Water Agency    (707) 526-5370
Fire Services   (707) 565-1152
Permit and Resource Management    (707) 565-1900

 

Who to Call

This section may inform you of all the services that are available to rectify a majority of your day-to-day problems.
These are county numbers. For services within your city limits, please check the government pages of your phone directory for local numbers.
Problem: Contact:
Damaged or missing street sign Transportation and Public Works Road Division (707) 524-7280
Garbage dumped along roadway Transportation and Public Works Refuse Division (707) 565-2231
Damaged or leaking fire hydrant Water Agency (707) 526-5370
Illegal sign or structure Permit and Resource Management (707) 565-1900
Illegal burn, is it a burn day? Fire Services (707) 565-2876
Loose animals, barking dogs Animal Regulation (707) 524-7100
Hazardous materials Department Emergency Services
Hazardous Materials Division (707) 565-1152

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