Why can I only report some crimes and not others?

To provide you with the most efficient service. Due to the nature of some crimes, officers would potentially need to ask for additional information and investigate in person. This could be to collect certain types of evidence before it becomes contaminated, maintain a scene, or provide mental health and victim advocacy services among other reasons.

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1. When should I make a report online?
2. What crimes can I report?
3. Why do you need to know my height, weight, eye color, and hair color?
4. Will you spam my email address?
5. What if I don’t have all of the details?
6. Why would I report a crime online instead of calling?
7. Why can I only report some crimes and not others?
8. What is the process of online reporting? When will I hear back from police?
9. Is my information secure?
10. Will an officer contact me after I report a crime?
11. How do I report an emergency?