Homer Crime Watch

Calling 911

What dispatch will ask (or should)

*Is this an emergency?
*What is the nature of the emergency?
*They will ask for your location.
*Depending on the emergency, the operator may keep you on the line while sending out a police car.
*Description of suspect, victim, vehicle and direction of travel.

Decribing People

Race
Height
Hair (color, cut)
Complexion
Visible marks or scars
Sex
Build
Eye color
Build
Clothing
Direction of travel
Age
Weight
Speech
Glasses

Describing Vehicles

Year
Color
Make
Model
License Plate Number
Body style (2dr., 4dr)
Identifying marks (body damage, bumper stickers, custom wheels, etc.)