How to Report a Crime
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If the crime is in progress or someone has been injured, call 911 immediately.
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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: |
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| Hat |
__________________ |
Shoes |
__________________ |
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| Shirt |
__________________ |
Jacket |
__________________ |
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| Pants |
__________________ |
Jewelry |
__________________ |
| Unusual characteristics (glasses,
beard, piercings, tattoos, etc.): |
_____________________________________________ |
| Location last seen: |
_____________________________________________ |
| Direction of travel: |
_____________________________________________ |
| If a vehicle is involved: |
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| _____ 2-door _____ 4-door _____ Van _____ Convertible _____ Sports car _____ SUV _____ Station Wagon _____ Truck _____ Motorcycle |
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_____ Compact ______ Other _____________________ |
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Your accurate description of a suspect or vehicle provides law enforcement with the probable cause needed for an effective arrest.
Non-Emergency Calls
| Police
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Fire
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| Cloverdale |
894-2150 |
894-3545 |
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| Cotati |
792-4611 |
795-6011 |
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| Healdsburg |
431-3377 |
431-3360 |
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| Petaluma |
778-4372 |
778-4390 |
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| Rohnert Park |
584-2611 |
584-2611 |
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| Sebastopol |
829-4400 |
823-8061 |
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| Santa Rosa (City of Santa Rosa only) |
528-5222 |
543-3500 |
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| Sonoma |
996-3602 |
996-2102 |
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| Windsor |
838-1234 |
838-1170 |
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| Sheriff |
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. |
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| Crime Prevention |
565-3107 |
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| Family, Youth and Children Services |
565-2245 |
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| Environmental Health |
525-6565 |
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| Road Conditions |
800-427-7623 |
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| Animal Regulation |
524-7100 |
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| Transportation and Public Works |
565-2231 |
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| Road Division |
524-7280 |
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| Refuse Division |
565-3579 |
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| Water Agency |
526-5370 |
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| Fire Services |
565-1152 |
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| Permit and Resource Management |
565-1900 |
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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. Garbage dumped along roadway. Transportation and Public Works Refuse Division 565-2231 Damaged or leaking fire hydrant. Water Agency 526-5370 Illegal sign or structure. Permit and Resource Management 565-1900 Illegal burn, is it a burn day? Fire Services 565-2876 Loose animals, barking dogs. Animal Regulation 524-7100 Hazardous materials Department Emergency Services
Hazardous Materials Division 565-1152
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