Who to Call
Notes
Emergency:
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9-1-1
Non-emergency:
704-920-3000
What to Say
State briefly what you are
reporting. You will have
time after help is dispatched to give more detail
Name, address or location
and your phone number
Describe the people involved, the vehicle description and direction of travel
Don’t be afraid to call 9-1-1
if you think it’s an emergency
If possible, stay on the
phone and answer the dispatcher’s questions until
told to hang up
Cabarrus County Sheriff’s Office
30 Corban Ave SE
Concord NC 28026
704-920-3000
www.cabarruslaw.us
Crime Prevention
Strategies for
Calling for
Help
A segment of the Cabarrus County
Crime Prevention
Program
Cabarrus County Sheriff’s Office Crime Prevention Program
Prepared by S. B Price 04/2010
How
What
In as few words as possible describe what you
are reporting.
You will have time to
give more
information after help is
dispatched.
Where
Exact address, intersection, business name, a
block range, anything
that can help responders
find the location
Who
Describe the people:
Race, sex, approximate
age, head to toe description, anything unusual
about the person (scars,
tattoos, limp, accent,
jewelry)
Describe the vehicle(s):
Color, type (car, truck,
van), approximate year,
tag number, any unusual
aspects (rust, missing
tailgate, big shiny
wheels, stripes, camper
shell)
Direction
Which way did they go?
North, south, towards
the highway, out of the
neighborhood, into the
backyard
How many people and did they
have any weapons
Cabarrus County Sheriff’s Office Crime Prevention Program