Knowing when to contact emergency services and when to use Crime Stoppers can save lives and help solve crimes more effectively.
Contact Emergency Services Immediately When:
- A crime is happening right now
- Someone is injured or in immediate danger
- You witness a fire, medical emergency, or accident
- There is an active threat to public safety
- You need police, fire, or ambulance response now
Use Crime Stoppers When:
- You have information about a past or ongoing crime that is not an emergency
- You know the identity or location of a wanted person
- You want to report drug activity, theft, or fraud anonymously
- You have details about an unsolved case
- You wish to remain completely anonymous
Contact Local Law Enforcement When:
For non-urgent matters that still need law enforcement attention ??such as noise complaints or reporting a theft that occurred hours ago ??reach out to your local law enforcement agency during their business hours.
Rule of thumb: If someone's life or safety is at risk right now, contact emergency services. If you have information that could help solve a crime, use Crime Stoppers.