Report an Emergency

Call 911 for police, fire, or medical emergencies that require an immediate response, including situations where lives are in danger or a crime is in progress.

Examples of When to Call 911

Some examples of when to call 911 for police include:

  • an immediate threat to someone’s safety or life, such as screams, attacks, gunshots, and car accidents with injuries
  • an in-progress crime, like a fight or a break-in, or a report of an impaired driver
  • a serious crime that has just happened, like a sexual assault or a robbery
  • suspicious circumstances or people that could indicate a crime is about to happen, such as a prowler

If you are ever unsure about whether or not your call is an emergency, please call 911.

Non-Emergency

There are several options for reporting a non-emergency. You can also review a list of alternate resources in case your call is not regarding a police matter.