Who Do You Call?
SAN FRANCISCO POLICE DEPARTMENT
"NON EMERGENCY" CALL
(415) 553-0123
EMERGENCY CALL 911
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REPORTING AN INCIDENT PLEASE
FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS
FROM THE OPERATOR
"Always" listen to the dispatcher for direction.
Have your location ready to share.
Street # and name = " Street # unknown @ Beale in front of Rincon Hill Dog Park"
Cross streets = "Beale @ Bryant"
Your physical location = "I am at the front gate of the dog park" / address and name of the building or structure.
What is the "Emergency or what are you reporting"?
Life safety or other issues?
Is anyone hurt?
Are there weapons - are they holding anything?
Listen to the dispatcher and let them "Ask the questions".
Description: Vehicle = Take photo or video
Direction traveling or current location ("The vehicle is at - or - traveling direction")
License plate, color, make, model
Newer or older model
Any other things you remember or have written down - take a photo or video.
Description: Person = Take photo or video
Direction traveling or current location ("The vehicle is at - or - traveling direction")
Adult or Youth?
Male or Female?
Topdown - head to toe?
Hair color or hat?
Face - beard clean shave?
Shirt or coat color looks like?
Pants or shorts color looks like?
Shoes - type or color looks like?
BE SAFE DO NOT
FOLLOW ANYONE
LISTEN TO THE DISPATCHER'S INSTRUCTIONS
"NON EMERGENCY"
CALL (415) 553-0123
SERVICE REQUESTS CALL 311