What to expect when calling 911

You should call 911 whenever you have an emergency, need to speak with an officer or file a report. (Our online reporting system is available 24 hours a day for your convenience.) When you call 911 it will be answered by a "Call Receiver". The Call Receiver will determine whether or not your call is an emergency to be handled right away or to have an officer make contact with you to file a non emergency report. They will ask questions which are specifically designed to obtain information so that the proper response can be taken for your call.

You may be asked to stay on the phone while the Call Receiver enters your responses into a computer system that has already identified the address you are calling from. This system is the "Enhanced 911" system. At the same time, the information is being read by the Dispatcher on another computer. Emergency responders may be alerted and sent to your location.

WHO TO CALL

Should you need to speak with someone with the Police or Fire Department the following are the published numbers;

Police - 253-931-3080

Fire - 253-931-3060