When to Call 911

You should use the 911 emergency phone number when ever you see or experience the following:

Crime in Progress - Suspicious Activity

• Person pointing a weapon at someone, or children with weapons.
• Suspicious physical activity you believe is related to a criminal activity.
• Violent physical activity you believe is related to a criminal activity.

Life or Safety Problems

• Smell of gas or electrical short, something burning.
• Smell of fire or something burning.
• In need of medical help, ambulance, paramedic, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), due to medical emergency.
• Vicious, uncontained, animals displaying a behavior that could be dangerous to children, elderly, or the general public.

When to Not Call 911

Do not use the 911 emergency number for the following:

• For the above types of questions call the Police Business - Phone line 760-499-5100.
• For Road condition or Weather information.
• To report loose, uncontained animals, unless they display dangerous behavior towards people.
• To request a report or information related to an already completed report.