When you should call 9-1-1 (and when you should NOT)

When you should call 9-1-1 (and when you should NOT)

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Communicating what you see is key to preventing crime and saving lives. But knowing which number to call can sometimes be confusing, depending on the situation.

Here is a breakdown of when to call emergency or non-emergency dispatch. Remember, if you see something, say something.

 

Call the non-emergency number (503-629-0111) for:

  • Suspicious persons or vehicles
  • Abandoned vehicles
  • Anything out of place
  • Noise disturbances
  • Graffiti

 

Call the Emergencies number (9-1-1) for:

  • Immediate threat of harm or danger
  • Serious injuries
  • Endangered persons
  • Missing children
  • Crimes occurring now

 

What to say when you call 9-1-1:

  • Explain emergency
  • Know your location and address
  • Give your name and phone number
  • Answer questions calmly
  • Follow instructions
  • Don’t hang up until told to do so

 

For more BPD information, visit: https://www.beavertonpolice.org/