How to Call the Police and What to Say

When you call the Marple Township Police Department and request a police officer, you will be asked a series of questions by a police dispatcher. These questions are to insure a more effective response. Try to remain calm and answer the questions as best you can. Some of the questions you might be asked include:

• Why are you calling the police?
• Are you calling to report a crime?
• Is it in progress?
• Has it already occurred?
• Are you calling to report a traffic accident?
• Are there injuries?
• Are you calling to report a disturbance?
• Is it a family dispute?
• Is it a fight on the street?
• Are there any known weapons?
• How many people are involved?
• Are you calling to report suspicious activity?
• What kind?
• Where?
• What is the location?
• Exact address
• Street number and/or apartment number
• What are the cross streets?