Is making a report the same as "pressing charges"?
When you make a police report, you indicate to law enforcement that you want to press charges for the crime. Charges are "pressed" when sufficient evidence exists for the prosecutor to file the charge. Not all reports will conclude with charges being pressed.

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1. Where do I report a juvenile runaway?
2. Why does a Crime Check call receiver take my report by phone?
3. Why can't 911/Crime Check call receivers tell me if someone has a warrant?
4. Is making a report the same as "pressing charges"?
5. What information would be helpful to gather (if possible) before calling to make my police report?
6. How do I add information to my report?
7. What happens with my report now?
8. Are 911/Crime Check call receivers Law Enforcement?
9. Can 911/Crime Check call receivers give legal advice?
10. Who else might I notify about the loss or theft of personal information, such as a driver’s license, Social Security card, checks, and credit or debit cards?
11. How do I get a copy of my police report?
12. Who should I call to check on the status of a previously filed police report?
13. What is the appropriate number to call to make a complaint about a Law Enforcement officer?
14. Who can I call/where can I look for information about drug/suspicious activity?
15. Why can’t 911 call receivers give an "ETA" (estimated time of arrival) when I request police/fire/medical response?
16. How do I get a copy of a 9-1-1/Crime Check recordings?
17. How do I get a copy of my traffic collision/accident report?
18. Where can I get a Washington State Accident Reporting Form?
19. When is 9-1-1 the appropriate agency to call for animal/pet emergencies?
20. Where can I get crime statistics for a neighborhood?
21. Does Spokane County have a Noise Ordinance?