911 Use and Abuse

Crime prevention cannot be achieved by the police alone. Together professional law enforcement officers must work hand-in-hand with the public to fight crime and neighborhood disorder throughout our communities. As such, we depend heavily on your assistance in reporting crimes to the police. The following hotline numbers are provided for your use and convenience.

TEXT-A-TIP
To provide anonymous tips, text CRIMES (274637) on your cell phone and begin the message with the letters LAPD.

You may submit an anonymous tip anytime, anywhere, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, by phone 800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477)

ANONYMOUS WEB TIPS

Abandoned Vehicles
800-ABANDON (222-6366)

Battered Women Hotline
310-392-8381

Child Abuse
800-540-4000

Graffiti Problems
(City of L.A. 3-1-1)

Mothers Against Drunk Drivers MADD
310-215-2905

Narcotics Hotline
800-662-BUST (2878)

Narcotic Drug Abuse
800-252-6465

Rape Hotline
626-793-3385

Runaway Hotline
800-551-1300

Suicide Hotline
877-727-4747

Terrorist Threats
1-877-A-THREAT (284-7328)