Calling the Police Department

All calls that are life-threatening or crimes in progress are considered emergencies, and you can call 911. For non-emergency calls, call 760-839-4722.

All calls received into Police Communications Center are input into the computer and prioritized dependent on the nature of the call.

It is extremely important that you give the dispatcher as much information as you possibly can. Examples of what you may need to tell the dispatcher are:

• Crimes in Progress: Location, type of crime, description/number of suspects, suspect vehicle information (including the license plate number if you can get it), last known direction of travel
• Accidents/Injuries: Location, number of injured, type of injuries, medical treatment being given
• Disturbances: Location, type of disturbance (verbal, loud party, barking dog).
• Prowler: Location, what heard
• Report of a Cold Crime (crime already committed): Location, type of crime, suspect information (if known)

The calls are then prioritized by the dispatcher and a police officer or community service officer is dispatched to your location to assist you.