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There are several ways that crimes can be reported depending on the urgency and type of crime being reported.

When should I use the 999 system?
  When should I use the 999 system?
 

You should only call 999 in an emergency
An emergency is where:

  • There is risk of injury
  • There is risk of serious damage to property
  • You suspect a crime is in progress
  • It is a serious incident which needs immediate police attendance

If you call 999 other than in an emergency, you may prevent another caller with a real emergency from receiving urgent police assistance.

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  How do I contact the Constabulary if it is not an emergency?
  For all Hertfordshire non emergency calls dial 0845 33 00 222.

The operator who answers will ask you for details about the nature of your call and pass you on to the relevant department and person.

You can also visit your local police station.

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  How do I report a crime?
  If a crime is currently in progress you should dial 999 immediately.

You can also contact the police by calling the non-emergency number 0845 33 00 222

An operator will take your details, record what happened and allocate a crime reference number.

It is worth keeping a note of this, as it will help with any queries you may have later and you may need it for insurance claims.

An officer or member of police staff will be appointed to deal with your case. They will contact you and, if appropriate, will make arrangements to take a statement from you.

Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously

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Reporting Drug Crime Anonymously Online

You can use the secure online form here to report suspicious activity around drug crime. The form is secure so you can stay completely anonymous if you wish to.

Reporting Fraud

Victims of fraud in Hertfordshire are asked to report it via Action Fraud - a national centre that provides a single point of contact for reporting and advice.

Victims come in many shapes and sizes - including businesses as well as individuals - no matter who you are, if you've been a victim of fraud in the last 12 months:

Ring: 0300 123 2040

Textphone: 0300 123 2050

Or go to our 'Action Fraud' page by clicking here

**Please note that Hertfordshire Constabulary will continue to record and investigate allegations of Fraud which are reported directly to us**

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Help Us Make Criminals Pay

Hertfordshire Constabulary is committed to making criminals pay for their actions and ensuring they don’t benefit from crime.

Under the Proceeds of Crime Act (2002) or POCA, we are able to strip criminals of any assets they’ve gained from their illegal activities, such as houses, cash and cars, to ensure they can’t go back to the unlawfully obtained lifestyle they once had.

Take action by calling Hertfordshire Constabulary on 0845 33 00 222 and tell us if they are breaking the law and enjoying a lifestyle they shouldn’t have.

Or, you can make criminals pay via our secure online form, where you can remain anonymous. Click here for more information or click here to access the secure form.

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  What if I want to contact a specific officer?
  If you want to contact a specific officer and you know their name or warrant number you can contact them by calling 01707 354192.


If you are not sure of their name, please use the non-emergency number on 0845 33 00 222 and the call taker may be able to locate them for you if you have other details such as the name of the unit or team they are in.

If you want to get in touch with your Safer Neighbourhood team you can find their individual numbers on www.herts.police.uk/neighbourhood_policing/meet.php or ring 0845 33 00 222 and ask for your Safer Neighbourhood team stating where you live.

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  Why does it sometimes take so long to get through to the police Contact Centre in non-emergency situations?
   

Emergency 999 calls needing an immediate response are always dealt with first and, in all but rare occasions, we attend within 15 minutes.

We recognise that occasionally in non-emergency situations there may be a short delay in getting through, particularly during peak times. However, over 80 per cent of non-emergency calls are answered within 30 seconds and the Constabulary constantly strives to improve its services to the public.

Mobile phone   What happens if I call 999 from a mobile phone?
  Callers who use mobile phones to dial 999 should be aware that, due to the different base stations used by phone companies, the call may be answered by a police operator in another part of the country.


If you have to make an emergency call from a mobile phone please tell the operator immediately where you are phoning from so that your call is dealt with by the appropriate police force.

Blind-deaf logo What about those who are Deaf, blind, deafened, hard of hearing or speech-impaired?
   

Hertfordshire Constabulary operates an Emergency Text Messaging Service – please click on the link below to see a leaflet with details of this service:

Emergency Text Messaging Leaflet

Hertfordshire Constabulary also operates a TEXTPHONE system for use in case of an emergency or non-emergency.

The TEXTPHONE telephone number is 01707 390990.

Fax number: 01707 354409

 

The RNID provides more information about communication for the deaf and hard of hearing.

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Hertfordshire County Council funds a Communication Support Unit which provides numerous support services including:

  • Sign language interpreters
  • Deafblind interpreters
  • Lipspeakers
  • Communicators/communication upport workers
  • Note-takers (manual or electronic)
  • Speech to text reporters (palantypists)

Visit Hertsdirect for further information.

If you are a victim of crime Victim Support is the independent charity which helps people cope with the effects of crime. Visit the Victim Support website for further information.

 

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