Community Resources
Crime Prevention
Emergencies Call 9-1-1.
These are crimes that are in progress or about to happen, and ones that have resulted in serious personal injury, property damage, or property loss. They also include situations in which the suspect may still be at the scene and some suspicious activities. If there is any doubt as to whether the situation is an emergency it is always better to be on the safe side and call 9-1-1.
Non-emergencies Call the S.D.P.D. at (619) 531-2000.
Crimes and suspicious activities that fall into this category are: (1) those that don’t involve serious personal injury, property damage, or property loss; (2) ones in which there is no possibility that the suspect is still at the scene or is likely to return to the scene; and (3) ones for which an immediate response is not needed.
Recurring traffic violations.
Call the SDPD Traffic Division at (858) 495-7800 regarding violations at specific locations, e.g., speeding, running red lights and stop signs, etc.
Abandoned, wrecked, dismantled, or inoperative vehicles or vehicle parts.
Call the SDPD at (619) 531-2000 if they are on city streets or public property.
Mail theft, tampering, fraud, and other mail-related crimes.
Call the U.S. Postal Inspector at (626) 405-1200. Call 911 if you suspect a piece of mail is contaminated or contains an explosive. Otherwise do not handle or sniff it, and wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water.
Animals.
Call the County Department of Animal Control 24-hour emergency number, (619) 236-2341, to report incidents involving animals that threaten public health and safety. Call the City Environmental Services Department at (858) 694-7000 for the removal of dead animals in public right-of-ways.
Child abuse.
Call the County Social Services Department's Child Protective Services Child Abuse Hotline at (858) 560-2191 regarding suspected abuse or risk of abuse.
Elder and dependent adult abuse.
Call San Diego County Aging & Independence Services at (800) 510-2020 to report suspected instances of neglect and psychological, physical, financial, or sexual abuse of elders and dependent adults. Call the SDPD at (619) 531-2000 if you know that abuse has occurred. Call 9-1-1 if the abuse is in progress.
Mental health problems.
Call the San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency’s Behavioral Health Services’ toll-free hotline line at (800) 479-3339.
Other problems.
Call 211, the new 24/7 national dialing code for information and referrals about community, health, and disaster services. Information is available on addictions, child care, clothing, counseling, domestic violence, employment, food, housing, legal assistance, parenting, senior services, sexual assault, shelters, youth and teen services, and many other topics.
These are crimes that are in progress or about to happen, and ones that have resulted in serious personal injury, property damage, or property loss. They also include situations in which the suspect may still be at the scene and some suspicious activities. If there is any doubt as to whether the situation is an emergency it is always better to be on the safe side and call 9-1-1.
Non-emergencies Call the S.D.P.D. at (619) 531-2000.
Crimes and suspicious activities that fall into this category are: (1) those that don’t involve serious personal injury, property damage, or property loss; (2) ones in which there is no possibility that the suspect is still at the scene or is likely to return to the scene; and (3) ones for which an immediate response is not needed.
Recurring traffic violations.
Call the SDPD Traffic Division at (858) 495-7800 regarding violations at specific locations, e.g., speeding, running red lights and stop signs, etc.
Abandoned, wrecked, dismantled, or inoperative vehicles or vehicle parts.
Call the SDPD at (619) 531-2000 if they are on city streets or public property.
Mail theft, tampering, fraud, and other mail-related crimes.
Call the U.S. Postal Inspector at (626) 405-1200. Call 911 if you suspect a piece of mail is contaminated or contains an explosive. Otherwise do not handle or sniff it, and wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water.
Animals.
Call the County Department of Animal Control 24-hour emergency number, (619) 236-2341, to report incidents involving animals that threaten public health and safety. Call the City Environmental Services Department at (858) 694-7000 for the removal of dead animals in public right-of-ways.
Child abuse.
Call the County Social Services Department's Child Protective Services Child Abuse Hotline at (858) 560-2191 regarding suspected abuse or risk of abuse.
Elder and dependent adult abuse.
Call San Diego County Aging & Independence Services at (800) 510-2020 to report suspected instances of neglect and psychological, physical, financial, or sexual abuse of elders and dependent adults. Call the SDPD at (619) 531-2000 if you know that abuse has occurred. Call 9-1-1 if the abuse is in progress.
Mental health problems.
Call the San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency’s Behavioral Health Services’ toll-free hotline line at (800) 479-3339.
Other problems.
Call 211, the new 24/7 national dialing code for information and referrals about community, health, and disaster services. Information is available on addictions, child care, clothing, counseling, domestic violence, employment, food, housing, legal assistance, parenting, senior services, sexual assault, shelters, youth and teen services, and many other topics.
Code Enforcement
Code Enforcement works in partnership with the people of San Diego to promote and maintain a safe and desirable living and working environment; to improve the quality of San Diego's neighborhoods through education, enforcement, and abatement; and to respond to community concerns and attain code compliance while maintaining high professional standards and continually seeking improvements and innovations.
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More information regarding code enforcement is available for download in the following file:
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