Here, you will learn how to obtain a report that was filed to NYPD. Usually, there are three kinds of report: If you need additional information about obtaining reports, visit here.
YES YOU CAN! There might be a situation where texting to 911 would be safer rather than calling. For example, you may need police response for an incident where you don’t want to alert the perpetrator. To text to 911, type 911 inside where you type the phone number, type your message inside message body, … Read more
You might think what kind of silly question is this? However, there are individuals who thinks just calling 911 and move on means reporting an incident to the police and later they go to a police precinct asking for copy of the report. It doesn’t work that way. File a police report means when you … Read more
Yes. There is an official website for the NYPD. Visit this link to access the official NYPD website. The website provides multiple services and informational stats for the public such as crime stats, traffic stats, hate crime stats, use of force by police officers stats, NYPD personnel demographics and so on.
First of all, whenever you see a pothole on a NYC street or highway, always report it by calling 311 or using 311 web portal or mobile app and you will see why it’s important. If you choose to report online, visit here to report pothole(s) in a NYC street and visit here to report … Read more
It really depends on incident. For example, actual owner is needed to make a police report related to some larcenies (stealing). However, certain people may report if they have custody over property; for example, an employee of a store can make a report about stolen goods or items from the store. Actual owner of the … Read more
No. In order to make a police report in NYC, you have to come in person to an NYPD precinct or call 911 and meet the police in person. NYPD does not take a report by telephone.
If you are involved in an incident where you get injured by non-criminal matter or non-motor vehicle accidents, call 911 and request for an ambulance or EMS. Explain in detail to 911 operator about what happened and what caused the injury. Once the ambulance arrived, the EMTs will evaluate the injury and then they might … Read more
If you had an incident involving something other than motor vehicle; for example, scooter, e-scooter, bicycle, e-bike, unicycle, hoverboard, skateboard etc, you can make an accident report. There could be many scenarios, for example: These are just few examples involving any devices other than a motor vehicle. There could be more scenarios but if it … Read more
If an incident [criminal] happened while you were in the NYC waterways, for example, on a boat or ferry, you may report it to the precinct that covers the pier where boat or ferry is returned and docked. Once the boat or ferry is docked at the pier, find out the pier address. Then, look … Read more