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HOW TO CALL THE POLICE<BR>
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Call 911 - for crimes in progress or life threatening situations.<BR>
Call 552-2-4-6-8 ( Dispatch  Salida,Ca Area only )- for suspicious activity, crimes that happened while you<BR> 
were away and the suspects are gone, or to give information.<BR>
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Salida Sheriff sub-station 543-7355 <BR>
CHP: day time 545-7440       (After hours Merced,Ca 357-6922) <BR>
Salida Fire Station 545-0365<BR>
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WHAT WILL BE ASKED AND WHAT TO SAY<BR>
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1. Why are you calling?<BR> 
[ ] crime in progress<BR>
[ ] crime happened earlier<BR>
[ ] disturbance (family fight, street fight, weapons?)<BR>
[ ] suspicious activity (what type?, where?)<BR>
[ ] accident with injuries<BR>
[ ] accident no injuries<BR><BR>

2. What is the location of the problem?<BR>
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Exact Address:_________________________________________________<BR>
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Cross Street:__________________________________________________<BR>
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3. What is your name?___________________________________________<BR>
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4. What telephone number are you calling from?_____________________<BR>
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5. Are there suspects? Was a weapon used? ________________________<BR>
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Description of Persons<BR> 
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Sex__________________________________________________________<BR>
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Race_________________________________________________________<BR>
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Age__________________________________________________________<BR>
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Height_______________________________________________________<BR>
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Weight_______________________________________________________ <BR>
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Hair_________________________________________________________ <BR>
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Eyes_________________________________________________________ <BR>
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Complexion___________________________________________________ <BR>
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Scars, etc._____________________________________________________<BR>
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Weapon______________________________________________________ <BR>
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Clothing______________________________________________________ <BR>
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Build (Pot Belly, Skinny)_________________________________________ <BR>
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Location Last Seen______________________________________________ <BR>
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Direction of Travel_______________________________________________ <BR>
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Unusual Characteristics (glasses, beard, jewelry, etc.) ___________________<BR>
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Description of Vehicle<BR>
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2 Door _________ 4Door_________ Conver._________ Van_________<BR>
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Truck________ Sports Car_________ Station Wagon________________<BR>
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Motorcycle______________________ Other_______________________<BR>
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MAKE_________________________ YEAR______________________<BR>
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Full Size_________________________Compact_____________________<BR>
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Color: Top_______________________Bottom_______________________<BR>
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License Plate And/Or Color_____________________________________<BR>
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How Many in vehicle? Male________________ Female________________<BR>
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Unusual Characteristics <BR>
(Dents, marks, lights, bumper stickers,ect.)___________________________<BR>
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Location Last Seen______________________________________________<BR>
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Direction of Travel______________________________________________<BR>
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IF IT'S SUSPICIOUS, CALL THE POLICE. IT CAN SAVE A LIFE,<BR>
PREVENT AN INJURY OR STOP A CRIMINAL ACT.<BR>
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send updates/corrections ideas, brad @ salida.org<BR>
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