Crime
Who do I call to report suspicious behavior of a person(s), reckless driving, etc?
911 (emergency) or (405) 359-4494 (non-emergency)
What can I do about annoying or threatening phone calls?
Call (405) 359-4494 to report
How can I report a hate crime?
Call (405) 359-4494 to report a hate crime or any crime.
How do I obtain a restraining order?
Contact the Oklahoma County Court Clerk’s office at (405) 713-1705 or the court clerk’s office in the county where you reside.
How can I report narcotics activity in my neighborhood?
Call (405) 359-4494 to make a report call (405) 359-4472 to leave information with the Criminal Investigations Division.
Who investigates non-sufficient-fund (NSF) checks and account-closed checks?
Contact the Oklahoma County District Attorney’s Office Bogus Check Division (405) 713-1643
http://www.districtattorneyprater.com/t14-home
How can I report child abuse?
If an emergency call 911. To make a report, call (405) 359-4494 or the statewide hotline 1-800-522-3511. All callers can remain anonymous
What Can I Do about Narcotics in My Neighborhood?
There are several ways to report narcotics activity in your neighborhood. Call (405) 359-4466 or complete the Crime Stoppers Tip form .
Are There Any Rewards Offered for Reporting Narcotics Activity?
No rewards are guaranteed and are considered on a case by case basis.
When reporting narcotics activities, what specific information should I have before calling the police?
Several questions will be asked of the complainant to assist the investigators in resolving the narcotics complaint. The information below will give you an idea of what questions may be asked. The following information will assist us in conducting our narcotics investigation.
- The location of the narcotics activity.
- Whether the narcotics activity is occurring in a house or an apartment.
- The approximate time the activity is occurring
- A complete description of the dealer or dealers.
- The type of narcotics being used (cocaine, heroin, marijuana, methamphetamine, etc.)
- Where the drugs are being hidden if the suspected dealer is selling them on the street (if known)
- Whether or not there are lookouts to warn dealers of the approach by police officers.
- A description of the dealer’s vehicle if one is used.
Obviously, some of this information will not be known to the complainant. Investigating officers will still conduct an investigation, even if some of this information is not known.
What are some signs of drug or alcohol abuse?
- Increased interest in alcohol or other drugs; talking about them, talking about buying them
- Owning drug paraphernalia, such as pipes, hypodermic needles, or rolling papers
- Having large amounts of cash or always being low on cash
- Drastic increase or decrease in weight
- Slurred or incoherent speech
- Withdrawal from others, frequent lying, depression, paranoia
If your friend acts this way, it is not a guarantee that he or she has an alcohol or other drug problem. You need to compare behavior in the past. But it’s better to say something and be wrong than to say nothing and find out later that you were right to be worried.
- Plan ahead what you want to say and how you want to say it
- Pick a quiet and private talk time
- Don’t try and talk about the problem when your friend is drunk or high
- Use a calm voice and don’t get into an argument with your friend
- Let your friend know that you care
- Ask if there is anything you can do to help. Find out about local hotlines and drug-abuse counseling and offer to go along with him or her.
- Don’t expect your friend to like what you’re saying. But stick with it – the more people who express concern, the better the chances of your friend getting help
For more information contact:
National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information (NCADI)
P.O. Box 2345
Rockville, MD 20847-2345
(800) 729-6686
(301) 468-2600
The NCADI distributes a wide range of free information on alcohol and drugs. Materials are available in English and Spanish. They also operate a computerized database and provide a free catalog of materials.
800-COCAINE – Answers emergency questions about cocaine use.
800-662-HELP – This toll free, 24-hour hotline can tell you how and where to get help for alcohol and other drug problems.
Related Information
- Hope, Help & Healing: A guide to helping someone who might have a drug or alcohol problem (English , Spanish )
- Your Child Needs You!: A guide to help your child lead a healthy, drug-free life
- Meth Information Kit: The Effects of Meth On You and Your Community
