For example, if your home is on fire leave the house before calling 911.
Provide the address/location of the emergency.
Provide your name (or that you want to be anonymous).
Provide your phone number.
Stay on the line.
Answer all questions, such as:
Physical description of the person who may have committed a crime.
Description of any fire that may be burning.
A description of injuries or symptoms for the person with a medical emergency.
Don't hang up until you are asked to.
While you are answering questions, responders are being sent to handle the emergency.
An emergency is any situation that requires immediate assistance from the police, fire department or ambulance. Examples of emergencies:
Any symptoms that require immediate medical attention.
Medical conditions:
Reporting a crime in progress.
Preventing a crime.
Reporting a fire.
Someone is injured.
Life and death situations.
Suicidal person.
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Crimestoppers call (505) 662-8282
Traffic accidents without injuries
Loud music
Barking dogs
Missing property
Requesting information
Reporting power outages
Requesting directory assistance
Abandoned vehicles
Dropping off prescription drugs
Reporting a crime that is no longer in progress
Reporting a crime that does not need an immediate response
Questions about tickets, warrants, court dates, etc.
Calling about your injured or lost pet
Asking for directions
Parking complaints
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