Reporting Crime – Better Practices

SEE SOMETHING — ACT FAST!

STEP 1: Note Your Location OR the Crime Location

Step 2: Make a Mental Note of Situation & Details on the Suspect or Suspects

• • • •What’s Occurring?

• • • •What’s the Suspect(s) Race? – Black, White, Hispanic

• • • •What’s the Color of the Suspect(s) Clothing?

• • • •What can Help Identify the Suspect(s)

STEP 3: CALL IMMEDIATELY (Creates trackable incident number)

• • • •Where to Call?

• • • • • • • •911 for emergencies / violent / threatening activity such as gunshots, violent situations, threats, trepassing refusals. You have the option here to Report Anonymously or Give your Name; Request phone callback or Officer visit.

• • • • • • • •225-389-2000 (request District 4) OR 225-389-3033 (District 4) for non-emergencies, non violent, non threatening crimes. Provide details for the Police Report over the phone for fastest service. Ask for your Police File Number. Prefer a Police Visit? Expect delays when asking for a police visit to file your report. NOTE: If one hour has passed without seeing the police, Call back and ask for their ETA .

• • • • • • • •225-344-7867 (Crime Stoppers) – non-police, non-profit agency that rewards up to $5,000 for crime tips to solve crimes.