Instructions for Reporting:

  • Ensure Safety: If at any point the situation escalates to an emergency, call 911 immediately.
  • Provide Details: When submitting your report, include as much detail as possible to assist the deputies in their follow-up.
  • Follow Up: A deputy will contact you via phone to discuss the report and provide further assistance as needed.
  • Documentation: Keep any relevant documents or evidence handy for the follow-up call.

Non-Emergency Situations:

  • Past Thefts (No Evidence Collection Required):
    • Items were stolen but there is no suspect information.
    • Theft of property that does not require immediate investigation or evidence collection.
    • Lost property reports.
  • Vandalism (Not in Progress):
    • Property damage that occurred earlier and there is no ongoing threat or immediate need for evidence collection.
    • Graffiti that has already dried and does not pose any immediate danger.
  • Minor Traffic Incidents:
    • Minor accidents where no one is injured, and both parties have exchanged information.
    • Hit-and-run incidents with no immediate threat and no serious injuries.
  • Harassment (Non-Threatening):
    • Repeated unwanted contact (calls, messages) that is not currently happening and does not pose an immediate danger.
    • Non-threatening verbal disputes between neighbors or acquaintances.
  • Noise Complaints:
    • Loud parties or music that is not ongoing.
    • Regular neighborhood noise disturbances that are not occurring at the time of the report.
  • Lost and Found:
    • Reporting lost items that do not require immediate attention.
    • Found property that needs to be reported but does not require immediate collection by deputies.
  • Animal Complaints:
    • Non-aggressive animals at large.
    • Reporting a stray animal that is not posing a threat to public safety.
  • Fraud and Identity Theft:
    • Cases of fraud or identity theft where no immediate action is required, and the suspect is not known.
    • Unauthorized credit card use that has already been reported to the bank.
  • Suspicious Activity (Not in Progress):
    • Suspicious persons or vehicles observed earlier with no ongoing threat.
    • Past suspicious behavior that does not require immediate investigation.
  • Civil Matters:
    • Disputes over property lines, child custody exchanges (without immediate confrontation).
    • Landlord-tenant disputes that do not involve violence or threats.
    • Lost/Not delivered packages.

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