Call the Police!: How to Respond to Crime...

Crime happens.  It’s an adverse part of society even though nobody wants crime—and nobody wants to be a victim of crime. 

However, if you’re ever an unfortunate victim or a witness, how you respond can make a big difference. Keep these safety tips in mind.  Review them every now and again and try to remind yourself about how to respond.

SAFETY TIPS

• Call 911--IMMEDIATELY!  Don't wait! The longer you wait, the longer it will take to get help--and the suspects will have more time to get away.
• Remain calm and try not to panic.
• Get details: try to remember the appearance and clothing of the suspect(s), license plates, etc.
• Write down the details, if you don't have a pen and paper, use loose dirt, or even just your finger on a car window (the oils from your finger can leave a streak).
• When calling the police, tell them your name, where you are, and your phone number.
• Also be prepared to tell police briefly what happened, who did it, if they are still there or if they left and how (walking, running, driving off in a car, etc.)

Calling the police, remaining calm, and providing details can make a big difference in getting help quickly--and making sure suspects don't get away!

For more information, visit the Tulsa Police Department's crime prevention and safety page.

Comments

[kgw]

So the police are going to show up in the poor areas now? When has this changed?
911 always asks "Do you want to talk to an officer"? So it is quite obvious calls aren't taken seriously.
The only time I see a an "Officer" in my area is for a "pedestrian check". Personally I am getting sick and tired of going to the store or Dr's,and getting stopped and being accused of being a pimp or drug dealer.
Though I come back clean I am tired of the harassment.
Or has this changed and your taking crime seriously now?