Location of occurrence:
The address where the activity is
occurring is ideal, but if you cannot determine the actual physical address,
then try to describe the residence completely. Be sure to include the color of
the residence, a single story or multi-story house, has a picket
fence, or any other unusual landmarks that will make the location in question
stand out or distinguishable.
Nature of activity:
Describe what is happening or the nature of the activity. Many times we
receive complaints from anonymous persons who state: "The people at 123
Main Street are dealing drugs". Complaints such as these are very
difficult to corroborate and often go unresolved. Report specific observations
or activity that suggests someone is selling drugs, is involved in gang activity,
or other crimes from the residence. Many times these activities include:
- Unusual amount of people coming and going from the
residence, many times at odd hours of the day or night.
- People waiting in vehicles outside the residence.
- People parking around the corner or down the street and
approaching the residence on foot.
- People who visit the residence often and only stay for
15 minutes or less.
- Any activity you deem unusual such as digging in the
yard, repeated trips to a storage shed, or strange privacy modifications
to the residence.
- Frequent visitors to the residence and their vehicles.
If possible, obtain license plate numbers of these visitors.
Providing Descriptions:
When providing information for us to
follow up on, please describe the following things-
- All the people living at the residence completely. This
information should include sex, race, age, height, weight, hair color and
style, eye color, facial hair, and distinguishing marks or tattoos of each
occupant, and of course, their name if you know it.
- Vehicles at the residence and if known, identify
who drives them. Try to get the color, year, make/model of the vehicle and the
license plate.