Frequently Asked Questions

Question: What do I do if online incident reporting is not right for me?
Answer: If your incident is an emergency, call 911.

Question: What if this happened in another city can I file a report using this system?
Answer: No, If a crime took place outside of the City of Des Moines please call the police department for that city.

Question: What if this happened on I-5?
Answer: If this took place on a I-5 call the Washington State Patrol by calling 911 or (425) 649-4370..

Question: What is a known suspect?
Answer: A known suspect is when you or someone else knows the person or where to find the person who committed the crime or the license plate number of the vehicle the suspect(s) were in.

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