Can I report a crime on-line?
With the launch of this website, Campus Police implemented its very first on-line crime report form. This form is called the Anonymous Tips Page. It gives people the chance to report a crime that they have heard will occur, or one they have seen occur in a condition of anonymity.
What happens if someone reports a crime incorrectly? Will they be punished, or suffer liability?
The most important thing to remember when reporting a crime is to be as factual as possible. If a person erroneously reports a crime, which they truly believed was about to occur, or had occured, they have not committed a crime. On the other hand, if a person knowingly files a false report, they have committed a misdemeanor per section 148.3(a) of the Penal Code. If a false report is knowingly filed and injury is suffered as a result, that person who reported the incident has committed a felony per section 148.3(b) of the Penal Code.
How does a report get handled by Campus Police?
Once a person contacts Campus Police to file a report, an officer will be dispatched to meet with that person. The officer will take all necessary information, get a case number issued, then write out a Police report and conduct an investigation. After the report has been completed, a copy is sent to Stockton Police Department, where additional follow-up is conducted as necessary.
When reporting a crime, do I have to give my name?
Reporting a crime is the most important part of crime prevention. Although it is not required that you give your name when reporting, it does assist the dispatcher in determining the validity of the call. It also helps the officer contact you and gain needed information, should follow-up be needed.
