{"id":3631,"date":"2024-07-23T16:32:31","date_gmt":"2024-07-23T23:32:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/downtownsac.org\/?page_id=3631"},"modified":"2025-03-05T11:47:38","modified_gmt":"2025-03-05T19:47:38","slug":"who-to-call","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.downtownsac.org\/about\/contact\/who-to-call\/","title":{"rendered":"Who To Call"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Who to call, and when to call them for different scenarios.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityofsacramento.gov\/police\/police-services\/file-a-police-report\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a> to file a police report with Sacramento Police Department.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1836\" height=\"1998\" src=\"https:\/\/www.downtownsac.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DSP_WhotoCall_011725.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-58393\" style=\"width:473px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.downtownsac.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DSP_WhotoCall_011725.jpg 1836w, https:\/\/www.downtownsac.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DSP_WhotoCall_011725-768x836.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.downtownsac.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DSP_WhotoCall_011725-1411x1536.jpg 1411w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1836px) 100vw, 1836px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Police Emergency<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>911<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Crime in Progress <br>(fighting, harassment, visible weapons, fires)<br>Suspicious Activity <br>Visible Drug Use and\/or Actively Selling Drugs <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Police Non-Emergency<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>916-808-5471<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Burglary (after the fact)<br>Sideshows<br>Vandalism<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><strong>3-1-1<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">DCR<br>Code Enforcement <br>Abandoned Vehicles<br>Animal Control<br>Illegal Dumping<br>Illegal Camping&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><strong>SMUD<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>888-456-7683<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Utility Questions <strong><br><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smud.org\/en\/Customer-Support\/Outage-Status\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Power Outage<\/a><br><em><strong>Sparking or downed lines? Call 9-1-1<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><strong>PG&amp;E<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><strong>800-743-5002<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Utility Questions <br><strong><em>Gas leak? Call 9-1-1<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Downtown Sacramento <br>Partnership<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>916-442-2200<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Trespassing on Private Property<br>Illegal Dumping on Private Property<br>Additional Pressure Washing or Trash Removal<br>Lighting or Safety Concerns (Non-Emergency)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">HOW TO CALL<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Knowing how to accurately report a crime may have an effect on the outcome.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>DO:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Do take photos and videos if safe to do so<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do be as specific as possible with the incident&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do explain when you feel endangered what is being said to you, and if there are any weapons involved<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do describe all parties involved, specifically their physical characteristics (hair color, eye color, facial hair, etc.) first<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do advise if the parties involved arrived\/left on foot, bike, or vehicle (if possible give a description of the bike\/vehicle \u2013 make, model, color, license plate and direction of travel)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>DON\u2019T:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Don\u2019t assume an individual\u2019s housing status when filing a report&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don\u2019t describe all parties involved by their clothing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WHY TO CALL<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reporting criminal activity and code enforcement is an important step to helping improve the downtown landscape.&nbsp;&nbsp;While some incidents may not receive immediate interference, the City of Sacramento documents repeat calls which lead to them providing certain areas additional attention over time. Calling 311 creates an important record necessary for increased funding, allocation of resources, and more.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What it means to report a crime and cooperate with law enforcement:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Immediately addressing the issue with Sacramento Police Department officers, including:&nbsp; <ul><li>getting officers to the scene to address with the issuegiving officers a verbal statement about what happened<\/li><\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>signing a citizen\u2019s arrest form if necessary<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reporting an issue assures that law enforcement has accurate data for deciding where to devote limited resources<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reporting can lead to longer term solutions for individuals in need<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reporting can also support efforts of District Attorney\u2019s office to mitigate future offenses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ADDITIONAL RESOURCES<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Caltrans<\/strong> 800-427-7623<br><strong>Sacramento Regional Transit<\/strong> 916-321-2877<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Stay informed on road closures and traffic alerts <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityofsacramento.gov\/public-works\/maintenance-services\/constuction-coordination-\/-short-term-sidewalk---street-closures\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Who to call, and when to call them for different scenarios. 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