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The nature of the
incident.
Be brief; the
Communications Officer needs the essential basics, not a complete
story. Do tell the Communications
Officer if the event is in progress...has just occurred
in the past few minutes...or already occurred. The deputy will
obtain other details on the scene.
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The telephone number from where you are calling.
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The location of the incident.
This should be the
location where the deputy is to be sent, which may not be the same
as your home address. Include the name of the apartment complex,
mobile home park, or business, if appropriate...plus the apartment
number. You might mention a key landmark if that will be helpful in
finding the location.
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Your name.
The Communications
Officer may ask you additional questions, such as your home address
and telephone number (especially if this is different from the
incident location).
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Any additional information.
This could include
the names, descriptions, or direction of travel of any
suspects...including tag number and description of vehicle, if
appropriate. Also, please inform the Communications Officer if any
weapons were involved in the incident. Provide any information that
the deputy or deputies will need to know before they arrive on
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