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Chief Shelley Zimmerman

If you have an emergency, dial 9-1-1
Non-Emergency Calls, 24 hours:
619-531-2000 or 858-484-3154
Emergency from outside of San Diego:
619-531-2065

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Apply for a temporary restraining order

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Find and contact the detective who is working on your case by calling your community's police station

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Report a narcotics-related incident

Report a non-emergency issue through the Citizens' Online Police Reporting System

Report problems with street lights, potholes or traffic signals

Report graffiti

Report a financial crime, including fraudulent checks, credit card transactions, and credit applications

If there is a vicious or dangerous animal running loose or someone is being attacked, call 9-1-1.

To report a non-emergency issue with an animal or report non-vicious dogs running loose or off leash, contact Animal Regulations at 858-278-9760 x 2866.

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Report a complaint against a beverage establishment

Report a vehicle that has been parked at the same location on a city street for more than three days (72 hours)

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