Sac Sheriff

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I report an abandoned vehicle?

Contact Nuisance Abatement at 916-875-5656 or visit the Sacramento County website HERE.

How do I report parking violations?

Contact the Sheriff's Office Non-Emergency Line at 916-874-5115.

How do I report non-emergency traffic concerns?

For the unincorporated areas of Sacramento County, contact the CHP at 1-800-835-5247 or visit the CHP Traffic Issue website. For Rancho Cordova, call 916-362-5115.

My car was towed. How do I call to find out where it is?

Contact the Sheriff's Towing Enforcement at 916-876-6641 (Monday - Friday, 8:00am-3:30pm), the Sheriff's Communications Center at 916-874-5115 (24 hours/7 days), or any law enforcement agency with access to the California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (CLETS).

How do I complain about barking dogs?

Contact Animal Control at 916-875-5232.

I was away and when I came home, I found my house had been broken into. Who do I call?

Contact the Sheriff's Communications Center at 916-874-5115. If you believe someone is still in your house, leave, call 9-1-1 and wait for an officer.

How do I get a copy of a crime report?

Request a copy of a crime report by emailing the Sheriff’s Records Bureau at GetMyReport@sacsheriff.com or come to 4510 Orange Grove Avenue to request a copy in person.

How do I find out if a detective is working my case?

Contact a Sheriff’s Service Center with your crime report number and the location where the crime occurred. Ask for the name and contact information of the detective section that is working on your case.

How do I get information about someone who was arrested?

Contact the Sacramento County Main Jail at 916-874-6752. They can advise you if someone has been arrested, the charges, whether or not they will be released on bail, cited or released on their own recognizance and they will also provide bail amount.

How do I get a restraining order?

Go to the William Ridgeway Courthouse at 3341 Power Inn Road (1st floor) or call 916-875-3400 for information.”

How do I sue someone in small claims court?

You can obtain information about small claims by contacting the Small Claims Court located at the Carol Miller Justice Center, 301 Bicentennial Circle, or by calling 916-975-7200.

How do I report transients harassing my customers?

Contact the Sheriff's Communications Center at 916-874-5115 when the transients are physically at the location. If the transients have left but you still want to notify the Sheriff's Office about the issue(s), please use the following link to notify the Homeless Outreach Team (H.O.T.) for your area.

How do I report my car stolen?

Contact the California Highway Patrol at 916-861-1300.

My car was broken into. Who do I call?

Contact the local Sheriff's Service Center or the law enforcement agency responsible for the area where the crime occurred.

How do I report housing code violations?

Contact Nuisance Abatement at 916-875-5656 or go to 311 Connect on the County of Sacramento website. For more information on Code Enforcement violations visit code-enforcement.saccounty.gov.

My car is missing. It might have been repossessed. Who can I call?

Contact the Sheriff's Towing Enforcement at 916-876-6641 (Monday - Friday, 8:00am–3:30pm), the Sheriff's Communications Center at 916-874-5115 (24 hours/7 days), or any law enforcement agency with access to the California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (CLETS).

What are the crime statistics for my area?

Use the online crime mapping tool on this website. If you have further questions, contact your local Sheriff’s Service Center for the number of the local crime analysis center in your area.

How do I report cars speeding through my neighborhood?

Contact the California Highway Patrol Dispatch (24/7) at 916-861-1300.

How do I get legal papers served?

Go to the Civil Bureau page on this website for detailed information or call 916-875-2665.

Who do I contact for child custody issues?

Contact the Family Relations Courthouse at 916-875-3400

Why should I file a crime report?

Primarily, you need to ensure that items taken in a crime are identified as stolen property so they can be returned to you if located. This relates to physical property, but, just as critically, account numbers and other personal identifying information may be compromised and later used in other crimes. Secondly, many law enforcement crime prevention resources are focused using crime statistics from reported crimes. Thirdly, many insurance companies will not process claims related to crimes without a valid report.

I need to get fingerprinted. Where do I go?

Go to the LiveScan link on this website for more information and to make an appointment at one of the available LiveScan locations.

I live in the City of Sacramento and I need to file a crime report.

Other than the crime of Identity Theft, crimes should be reported based on where the crime occurred. Crimes that occur in the City of Sacramento should be reported to: Sacramento Police Department, 5770 Freeport Blvd, at 264-5471 (Non-Emergency)

How do I report someone illegally dumping garbage or hazardous materials?

Dumping of non-hazardous materials should be reported to the Nuisance Abatement Intake Center at 916-875-5656. You may also obtain assistance with on-going dumping problems at your local Sheriff's Service Center. Hazardous materials should be reported to Environmental Management at 916-875-8550.

My neighbor and I are not getting along, what can we do?

Contact your local Sheriff's Service Center and ask for assistance from a POP Officer. You can also contact the Sacramento Mediation Center for assistance at 916-441-7979.

How do I call for a deputy?

For crimes in progress or other life-threatening emergencies, call 911. For non-emergency dispatch, call 916-874-5115. Listen carefully to the recording and select the appropriate option.

How do I request extra patrols in my neighborhood?

Contact your local Sheriff's Service Center for assistance in dealing with neighborhood problems. Other resources and options are often more useful and available than extra patrols.

How do I report my child being assaulted on the way home from school?

If your child requires medical attention, obtain needed medical assistance and contact the Sheriff's Communications Center at 916-874-5115 for a deputy to be dispatched. For other reports, contact the school for assistance from a School Resource Officer or School Safety Officer. If the problem is still unresolved, contact your local Sheriff's Service Center for assistance.

How do I report people dealing drugs?

If the crime is in progress, call Non-Emergency Sheriff's Dispatch 874-5115. Otherwise, contact your local Sheriff's Service Center for assistance. You will be asked to fill out a contact sheet. The information you provide will then be passed on to the officers working your area. You can also share information by going to the Submit a Tip page on this website and following the instructions provided.

I think someone is using my name and passing forged checks.

Obtain all available documents from your bank or financial institution. Contact the Sheriff's Service Center in the area where you live for assistance. In California, Identity Theft crimes are reported based on where the victim lives, not where the crimes are occurring.

How do I report a lost or stolen cellular phone?

Contact the local Sheriff's Service Center or other law enforcement agency in the area where the cellular phone was lost or stolen. You may have to make your report based on where you last had or used your phone. When you call, be sure to have your Electronic Serial Number (ESN). You can obtain this from your cellular telephone company.

How do I get assistance with evictions?

Contact the County of Sacramento by phone at 311 or visit 311 Connect on the County of Sacramento website.

How do I report a stolen vehicle license plate?

Contact the California Highway Patrol at: NORTH SACRAMENTO CHP
5109 Tyler Street
Sacramento 95841-2583
916-338-6710

SOUTH SACRAMENTO CHP
6 Massie Court
Sacramento 95826-4390
916-681-2300

If the plate was stolen within the City of Rancho Cordova, please call RCPD dispatch at 916-362-5115.

I know who stole my property... why doesn't the Sheriff's Office arrest the person right now?

Deputies arriving at a crime in progress are often able to accomplish an arrest on the spot. Except for critical situations, crimes reported after-the-fact require detailed gathering of information for investigation. Facts and evidence developed during the investigative process must be sufficient for an arrest warrant to be issued. Often, investigative workload and priorities mean that some cases are not processed as quickly as victims perceive they should be. Knowing who is assigned to your case and providing any additional discovered information is often vital to getting a case resolved.

How do I get an alarm permit?

Go to the Alarm Bureau page on this website for details about the program and to fill out an online application.

Sacramento County Sheriff
Attn: Alarm Ordinance Bureau
4500 Orange Grove Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95841

For further information visit the Alarm Ordinance Bureau.

How do I file a complaint concerning Sheriff's Office personnel?

We welcome public input about our service to the community. The Sheriff's Office Internal Affairs Bureau is designated to receive citizen complaints. The Bureau's primary responsibility is to investigate all complaints of misconduct made against Sheriff's Office employees. You can initiate a complaint online using the Citizen Complaint or Commendation Form.

How do I report child abuse?

Sacramento County Child Protective Services investigates child abuse and neglect and provides services to keep children safe.

24 Hour Child Abuse Hotline
916-875-5437
916-875-KIDS

How do I report a lost item at the Sacramento International Airport?

If you've lost something at the Sacramento International Airport, contact airport personnel at 916-874-0701.

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Emergency

911

Non-Emergency

916-874-5115

TDD Non-Emergency

916-874-7128

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