Report a Crime

IF THIS IS AN EMERGENCY PLEASE DIAL 911

Welcome to the Redlands Police Department Citizens Online Police Reporting System. Using this online citizen police report system allows you to submit a criminal and non-criminal report in the tabs below.

When to use

The Citizens Online Police Reporting System should only be utilized if certain conditions are met.

Please confirm the following to find out if this portal is right for you:

• This is not an emergency
• This incident occurred within the Redlands city limits
• There are no known suspects
• This did not occur on a State freeway

If you answered yes to all of the above questions, you are ready to file your report online. You can proceed to Criminal or Non-Criminal reporting by clicking on the appropriate link below.

Remember, your report may or may not be investigated depending on the nature of the report, but Redlands Police Department staff will review all reports and proceed accordingly.

Upon completion of this report process you will:

• See the words: “Your online police report has been submitted” showing that your police report is complete.
• Be given a temporary police report number.
• Within 24 hours, you will receive an email with the approved copy of your police report. 
• Be able to print a copy of the police report to keep for your records.

Please Note:

• All cases filed using the Citizens Online Police Reporting System will be reviewed.
• Upon review, if further investigation of your case is needed, you may be contacted.
• Filing a false police report is a crime.

When NOT to use

If you answered no to any of the questions in our When to Use section, please review the questions below for further assistance.

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

If your incident is an emergency, call 911
If your incident is not an emergency, please call our Non-Emergency Dispatch number at 909-798-7681 ext. 1

What if this happened in another city can I file a report using this online police citizen reporting system?

No. If a crime took place outside of the city limits, please contact local law enforcement for that city or area. If the incident occurred in an unincorporated area, such as Mentone, please contact the nearest  County Sheriff’s Office.

What if this happened on a state Freeway?

If this took place on a State freeway, please contact the California Highway Patrol Office nearest you.

What is a known suspect?

A known suspect is when you or someone else knows the person or where to find the person who committed the crime, or the license plate number of the vehicle the suspect(s) were in.

Criminal Reporting

Using the City of Redlands Police Department Police Online Citizen Reporting System you can report the following incidents:

• Child Custody Violation
• Garage Burglary
• Graffiti and Blight
• Harassing Phone Call (Note: After completing your report, please contact your phone service provider, as noted on your telephone bill, with the report number you receive at the end of this process. Follow your phone service provider’s instructions and keep track of when calls occur and the number they are from if you have caller ID.)
• Hit and Run Traffic Collision (Non-Injury)
• Identity Theft
• Late Reported Traffic Collision
• Theft
• Vandalism
• Vehicle Burglary (NOT VEHICLE THEFT — Contact Dispatch to report at (909) 798-7681 ext. 1)
• Vehicle Parts Lost or Stolen (Including License Plates)
• Vandalism to Vehicle

Non-Criminal Reporting

The Redlands Police Department would like to remind everyone in our community to report suspicious activity right away. You know your neighborhood best, so if you “See Something, Say Something.”

• Drug Activity
• Gang Activity
• Suspicious Activity
• Traffic/Parking Issues
• Animal Complaints
• Lost Property

If you see suspicious activity happening in your area, you can also make an Extra Patrol Request, and a patrol will be conducted in the area.