Be Responsible, Report Suspicious Activity

The sheriff’s department cannot function effectively without the assistance of responsible citizens. They need your help in reporting suspicious activity. Some people fail to call because they are not aware of what is considered suspicious. Others notice suspicious activity and assume someone else will call. Still, others fail to call because they feel they are bothering the police.

We encourage everyone to call the police IMMEDIATELY if they feel a situation or circumstance is suspicious. DO NOT think you are bothering deputies; this is why they are here! DO NOT be embarrassed if your suspicions prove unfounded.

IF IN DOUBT, CALL! It is better to err on the side of safety. Following is a partial list of incidents that should be reported to the police by dialing 9-1-1. This list is not intended to be complete. Use your own judgment when calling the police.

• Anyone needing police, fire, or medical assistance.
• Alarms sounding or glass being broken.
• Someone loitering around cars or going car to car peering into them.
• Many different vehicles stopping at a home for a short time at late hours, every night.
• Apparent business transactions being conducted from a vehicle.
• Slow moving vehicles (at night without lights) driving aimlessly.
• Someone seen being forced into a vehicle.
• Abandoned vehicle parked on your block.
• Anyone seen with a weapon.

While some, if not all, of the above situations could have innocent explanations, the police would rather prevent illegal activity than be called to investigate a crime after it is committed.

Please remember, timely reporting is important. Dial 9-1-1 as soon as you witness
suspicious activity and DO NOT take any action on your own!