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Crime Check

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1. Where do I report a juvenile runaway?

Call Crime Check anytime to do a report over the phone. When the runaway returns call back to cancel the report.

2. Why does a Crime Check call receiver take my report by phone?

The Police Department and the Sheriff's Office contract with Crime Check to write some types of police reports.

3. Why can't 911/Crime Check call receivers tell me if someone has a warrant?

911/ Crime Check call receivers are not authorized to give out warrant information over the phone. Call receivers can take the information on who you believe has the warrant, where the suspect currently is, and pass it on to police and sheriff's dispatchers for whatever action is appropriate.

4. 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.

5. What information would be helpful to gather (if possible) before calling to make my police report?

When you call to make a police report, the call receiver you speak to will try to get as much information as possible to give investigators a greater chance for follow-up. View more information on the Making a Report page.

6. How do I add information to my report?

You may contact Crime Check anytime at 509-456-2233, however call volume is usually highest between 3 and 9 p.m. Monday through Friday. Calls are answered in the order received.

7. What happens with my report now?

Whether you e-filed or phoned in your report information, once a report number has been assigned it is:
- Reviewed for completeness by the on-duty supervisor.
- Sent to the Records Department.
- Sent to Case-Screening where reports are evaluated for follow-up.

8. Are 911/Crime Check call receivers Law Enforcement?

No, call receivers are civilian employees of Spokane County.

9. Can 911/Crime Check call receivers give legal advice?

No, call receivers are not allowed to give legal advice. In some situations you might be told that your situation seems civil (vs. criminal) and it will be suggested that you seek 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?

Learn more on our Personal Information Theft page.

11. How do I get a copy of my police report?

Requests may be faxed, mailed or emailed to the SPD Records office.

Mail to:
Records Department
PSB-1, 1116 W Broadway Ave.
Spokane, WA. 99260-0001
Fax Number: 509-625-4059

- Include enough information for the report to be located such as:
- Date, time and location of the incident.
- What type of report it is.
- Report number, if known.

Reports cannot be faxed to you. You must include your address and a phone number to reach you when it’s ready to be picked up.

Spokane City Police Records Website

12. Who should I call to check on the status of a previously filed police report?

Please allow a minimum of two-three business days for the report processing to be completed. Read more on the Follow Up page.

13. What is the appropriate number to call to make a complaint about a Law Enforcement officer?

- Spokane Police Officers, service, or Dispatchers:
- Front desk on-duty supervisor or the shift commander at 509-625-4100.
- -or-
- The Spokane Police Ombudsman at 509-625-6742.
- Sheriff’s Deputies, service, or Dispatchers:
- Call the Front desk on-duty supervisor at 509-477-2240.
- 911/Crime Check call receivers:
- Crime Check on-duty supervisor at 509-456-2233.

14. Who can I call/where can I look for information about drug/suspicious activity?

Review our Making a Report section for more information.

15. Why can’t 911 call receivers give an "ETA" (estimated time of arrival) when I request police/fire/medical response?

911 call receivers do not dispatch the calls for service and cannot guarantee a response. They relay your information to dispatchers. It is very important that you call 911 back if your situation changes so they can update the information to the dispatchers. Dispatchers need current information to determine appropriate response. Do not call only to ask when officers will arrive.

16. How do I get a copy of a 9-1-1/Crime Check recordings?

Call Administration 509-532-8911 to request information on access to 9-1-1/Crime Check recordings or follow the directions on the Spokane 911 website.

17. How do I get a copy of my traffic collision/accident report?

Call the Records Department at 509-625-4030.

18. Where can I get a Washington State Accident Reporting Form?

There are several locations, including, the Washington State Patrol office and website, the lobby of the Public Safety building, a staffed COPS/SCOPE station, or a staffed fire station as well as some public libraries.

Washington State Patrol Website

19. When is 9-1-1 the appropriate agency to call for animal/pet emergencies?

- If your animal/pet’s emergency is due to a crime being committed. For instance, your neighbor shot your pet/animal within the last 15 minutes or your neighbor is still actively endangering you or your pet. If this is not the case, then call the animal agency that handles your area to make a report during their regular business hours. (See phone list for numbers for Spokanimal and SCRAPS).
- The animal/pet endangers the public. Such as a dog on the freeway that continues to be a traffic hazard.
- The animal/pet continues to endanger itself. Such as a horse with a broken leg loose on a roadway.

If the injury/illness isn’t due to circumstances like those listed above, please contact a vet or rescue shelter. After hours, or a day your vet isn’t open - you will need to contact a Pet Emergency clinic to get help for your animal/pet.

20. Where can I get crime statistics for a neighborhood?

View the resources on the Crime Check page.

21. Does Spokane County have a Noise Ordinance?

Spokane County has adopted an ordinance regulating noise disturbances in the unincorporated areas of Spokane County. The Spokane County Noise Disturbance Ordinance can be found in Chapter 6.12 of the Spokane County Code. Read more about Noise Disturbances in Spokane County on the Crime Check page.