Be part of the solution not
the problem! When you see it.
Report it.
Rather than responding to
crime only after it occurs, we encourage our
citizens to proactively develop solutions to the
immediate underlying conditions contributing to
public safety problems.
If you wish to report drug
or crime activity call the Mercer County Sherfiff's
Department at 01-745-3333.
The type of information you
should be able to provide to assist in our
investigation is:
What kind of drug or
criminal activity is present?
Where is is
happening?
When is it occurring?
Who is
involved?
Describe any suspects, vehicles or
registration plate information, or address if
available.
When to Call
As a general set of guidelines, dial the numbers 9-1-1 if you:
1. Have an emergency and need police, fire, or medic
response.
2. Need an officer to take a report (e.g., stolen
vehicle, burglary, vehicle prowl).
3. See
suspicious activity (people in the parking lot
looking in cars; strangers loitering where you need
to go and you feel frightened; you come home to an
open door and you're afraid to go inside). If you
have a "gut feeling" you should be talking to the
police, call.
4. Would like a "welfare check"
on someone who typically communicates with you and
does not respond after several contacts.
When you don't know
or are in doubt, do not try to determine if you have
an emergency; call 9-1-1 and let the dispatcher
assist you.
We Hope You Never
Need 911, But If You Do
Stay calm. Don't get
excited.
Take a deep breath.
Speak clearly
State the problem you are reporting
Listen
carefully to the questions asked and instructions
given
Be prepared to answer the following:
Location of the problem
Your name
Phone number you are calling from
