Quality of Life and Nuisance Issues
While the noise is occurring, call the San Diego Police Department non-emergency number at (619) 531-2000. The dispatcher will ask you if you are willing to sign a complaint. You must be willing to sign in order for officers to respond. If you are experiencing an ongoing conflict with your neighbors, mediation is an alternative solution. In mediation, disputing parties meet with trained, impartial mediators to resolve their problems. Neighbors interested in mediation should contact the San Diego Mediation Center at (619) 238-2400.
The San Diego Police Department does not respond to calls about barking dogs. Instead, complainants are referred to the San Diego Mediation Center for help in dealing with neighbors whose animals are causing unreasonable noise. You can contact the San Diego Mediation Center at (619) 238-2400. If mediation is not successful, you can file a complaint with City of San Diego Neighborhood Code Compliance at (619) 236-5500.
Call the San Diego County Department of Animal Control 24-hour emergency number, (619) 236-2341, to report incidents involving animals that threaten public health and safety. For lost or found animals that do not pose an immediate threat, call (619) 236-4250 during normal business hours.
Vehicle alarms are addressed in the City of San Diego Municipal Code, section 59.5.0503 (Burglar Alarms):
A. Audible burglar alarms for structures or motor vehicles are prohibited unless the operation of
such burglar alarms can be terminated within 20 minutes of being activated.
B. Notwithstanding the requirements of this provision, any member of the Police Department of
The City of San Diego shall have the right to take such steps as may be reasonable and necessary to disconnect any such alarm installed in any building, dwelling, or motor vehicle at any time during the period of its activation.
You can report narcotics activity in your neighborhood using the on-line Citizen Request Form. The form asks for information about the location and nature of the activity, when it occurs, who is involved and whether you'd like to be contacted directly. Once submitted, the request will be addressed by the Narcotics Section of the department.
You can report prostitution activity in your neighborhood using the on-line Citizen Request Form. The form asks for information about the location and nature of the activity, when it occurs, who is involved and whether you'd like to be contacted directly. Once submitted, the request will be forwarded to the appropriate Division for follow up.
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