Online Reporting FAQ
Q: What do I do if online incident reporting is not right for me?
A: If your incident is an emergency, call 911. If it is a non-emergency call 513-765-1212 or the front desk of any Cincinnati Police District.
Q: What if this happened in another city? Can I file a report using this online police citizen reporting system?
A: No. This system may be used only to report offenses that occurred within the Cincinnati city limits.
Q: What is a suspect or suspect vehicle?
A: A suspect is someone who you or someone else may be able to identify or locate that was responsible for the crime. To have a "suspect vehicle" means you have a license plate number or description of the vehicle used by a suspect of the vehicle.
Q: Why can't I use online reporting for all crimes?
A: Some crimes may require evidence collection, photography, or other investigative procedures which require an officer to respond to the scene of the crime.
Q: Can I file a citizen complaint using this online police citizen reporting system?
A: No, you must file a citizen complaint at http://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/police/contact-us/complaint-about-police/.
QUICK CONTACTS
Emergencies: 911
Non-Emergencies
513-765-1212
Crime Stoppers
513-352-3040
Central Business District (map)
513-352-5420
District 1 (map)
513-352-3505
District 2 (map)
513-979-4400
District 3 (map)
513-263-8300
District 4 (map)
513-569-8600
District 5 (map)
513-569-8500