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.