Online Police Reporting Frequently Asked Questions

Question

What do I do if online incident reporting is not right for me?

Answer

If your incident is an emergency, dial 9-1-1.  If non-emergency, dial (206) 296-3311.

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 you can provide the license plate number of the vehicle the suspect(s) were in.  You will need to dial (206) 296-3311 to file a report when this information is available.

NOTE:  This does not apply to your online Abandoned Vehicle Complaints or Narcotics Activity Reports.  Including suspect information for these reports is allowable.        

Question

If this happened in another city, can I file an online report with the Sheriff’s Office?

Answer

No, if the crime took place in a city that does not contract with King County Sheriff’s Office for police services, please call the police department for that specific city.  

Question

What if this incident happened on a State Freeway?

Answer

Please call Washington State Patrol at (425) 649-4370 within King County.