Emergency or non-emergency?
Understand when immediate danger requires 911 and when an official non-emergency channel may be appropriate.
READ THE GUIDE →NATIONAL PUBLIC-SAFETY DIRECTORY
The right official resource, when it matters.
Find police-department websites, non-emergency reporting options, victim-support services, road information and practical public-safety guidance for major U.S. metro areas.
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Major metro areas
Choose the location where an incident occurred. Jurisdiction boundaries matter, so confirm the responsible agency before filing a report.
PRACTICAL GUIDANCE
Before you contact an agency
Original, evergreen explanations help you prepare without replacing instructions from local authorities.
Police reports and records
Learn what information to organize, why jurisdiction matters and how report copies are typically requested.
PREPARE A REPORT →Collisions and road incidents
Prioritize safety, document facts and follow the reporting instructions of the responsible state or local agency.
AFTER A COLLISION →MORE PUBLIC-SAFETY GUIDES
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PUBLIC-SAFETY CAREERS
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