What is the procedure for reporting suspicious activity in my neighborhood without calling the police?
At any given time there are patrol officers on the street. However, they cannot be everywhere in the city at once. The Durham Police Department counts on the thousands of eyes of our citizens to alert us to unusual situations. Anytime someone calls, a dispatcher will take the information, ask questions, decide on what / whom to send, and the urgency of the call. We will respond to every call for service, though obviously, the less important calls may take some time to get to.

The Durham Police Department appreciates your calls and we rely on you to assist us by calling us whenever you see anything that is suspicious or unusual.

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1. How do I hire an off-duty officer for my business or special event?
2. How large is the Durham Police Department?
3. How do I become a Durham Police officer?
4. What should I do if I am in an automobile accident?
5. What is the procedure for reporting suspicious activity in my neighborhood without calling the police?
6. How do I get it back property of mine that was turned into the police department?
7. How do I get crime statistics for a neighborhood?
8. How do I obtain a special events permit?
9. Should I install a burglar alarm on my home?
10. How can I obtain a restraining order?
11. How can I get fingerprinted for a job application?
12. How do I get a permit to purchase a pistol? How do I get a concealed weapons permit?
13. How do I get a copy of a police report or an accident report?
14. Do you have Neighborhood Watch programs?
15. I have a warrant on me. How do I get it cleared up?
16. I have a criminal summons on me. How do I get it cleared up?
17. How do I take out a warrant on someone?
18. What do I do if my vehicle has been towed? Who do I contact if I have a towing complaint or issue?
19. How do I apply for an ABC permit?
20. How can I find bond information after you have arrested someone?
21. What can I do about stray dogs and cats and barking dogs?
22. What is Partners Against Crime (PAC)?
23. What is CrimeStoppers and how does it work?
24. Can the police open my car if I have locked my keys inside?
25. Can I make a police report at any time of day and do I need to make an appointment?
26. Can I make a police report over the telephone or does a police officer have to come to my house?
27. Is there a waiting period before I can report someone missing?
28. Someone has abandoned a junk car on the street near my house. Can the police get rid of it?
29. Where can I learn more about the Citizens Police Academy?
30. How do I find out more about National Night Out?
31. I do not have any transportation and have to get somewhere. Can a police officer give me a ride?
32. I have left my spouse and am living elsewhere but I need to get my clothing and other items. Can the police help me?
33. I need to get a message to someone that does not have a telephone. Can the Police Department go to the person's home and deliver the message?
34. My family and I are going on vacation. Can the police keep an eye on our home while we are gone?
35. We have a problem with speeders in our neighborhood. What can I do about it?
36. What happens to unclaimed property?
37. I have been charged with a traffic infraction or a crime. Can I reschedule the court appearance date?