When to call Police ....
The idea here is to help you with some suggestions as to when you should call the police.
Many people debate whether to report an incident or suspicious activity to the police, thinking that their suspicion may be considered silly or trivial, or that the police have better things to do. The fact is that to better do their job, the police rely heavily on information from citizens. Your call to the police is one of the most efficient means of preventing crime and apprehending suspects.
The following are just a few activities which could be reported to the police:
Suspicious vehicles may indicate a burglar "casing" a house for break and entry, a drug pusher, kidnapper, or sex offender.
A vehicle which may be driving slowly and repetitively along your street, or one parked and occupied during late hours of the night, ought to be considered suspicious.
A vehicle being loaded with valuables or property, especially late at night, should be called into the police. As well, an abandoned automobile may be a stolen car; or persons taking parts off of a vehicle at night may indicate a theft in progress.
Suspicious persons or peculiar activity in the community may be signs of those involved in burglaries, thefts, "fencing" operations, or drug trafficking.
Before being burglarized, many houses are cased by thieves going door-to-door checking to see if anyone is home. You should become suspicious when the person goes into the back or side yard. If you see someone tampering with a vehicle or house, it is possible that a theft or break and enter is in progress.
Depending on the time and location, a person carrying property which is not wrapped as if just purchased may have committed a theft, B&E or robbery.
Excessive traffic to and from a certain residence, especially late at night, may indicate some sort of illegal activity, such as drug trafficking.
Unusual noises such as gunshots, screaming, or arguing/fighting, should be reported immediately to the police.
If an emergency, immediately dial 9-1-1 (24 hours)
For all other non-emergency complaints, dial (403)854-3391 (24 hours)