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Witness A Crime or Suspicious Activity?

  1. Call 9-1-1 for emergencies or 3-1-1 for non-emergencies.
  2. Stay calm. Speak as slowly and clearly as possible while relaying the information.
  3. Give the location and your contact information.
  4. Be ready to describe the suspect: sex, race, age, height, weight, hair color, clothing, and special characteristics such as tattoos, scars, beard, glasses, etc.
  5. Be ready to describe vehicles if applicable: license plate number, make, model, color and special characteristics such as decals, damage, etc.
  6. Be ready to relay the direction of travel of the suspect and/or vehicle.
  7. Stay on the phone until the dispatcher instructs you to hang up.
  8. Report the event to the Homeowner's Association if it occurred nearby or within our community.