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Welcome to the Salinas Police Department’s Online Police Reporting system.  The purpose of this site is to allow Salinas residents to file a report online without having to come into the police department. This website should never be used to report an emergency, a crime in progress, or any type of injury.  Once you file a report, a temporary incident number will be assigned until the report is reviewed.  Once approved, you will receive an actual incident number and have the ability to print a copy for your records.  You must have a valid email.

For emergencies, call 9-1-1.  Any situation requiring a police officer, call non-emergency at 831-758-7321.  The Anonymous tip line should not be used to report any emergencies or request police assistance.  Filing a false police report is a crime. 

This online reporting system CANNOT be used if:

  • An emergency exists, dial 9-1-1.
  • The crime / loss / incident occurred outside the city limits of Salinas, California
  • An officer is required for an in-person report but is not necessarily an emergency in progress, you may call the non-emergency number at (831) 758-7321. 

This online reporting system also CANNOT be used if:

The incident involves:

    • Violent Crime (assault, kidnapping, robbery)
    • Sex Crime (rape or sexual assault)
    • Domestic Violence
    • Traffic Accident with Injury 
    • Hit and Run with Suspect Information (license plate, etc.)
    • Violation of Restraining Orders/Court Orders
    • Lost/Stolen Plates
    • Stolen Vehicle
    • Hate Crime (link here, unless in progress or in danger, then dial 9-1-1)

To file any of the following types of online reports below, select “File a Report.” To recognize a police officer or commend an employee select "Police or Employee Commendation."

File a Report
Police or Employee Commendation
  • Hit and Run with no suspect information
  • Identify Theft/Fraud
  • Crime Tip
  • Vandalism
  • Non-Injury Traffic Accident
  • Harassing Phone Calls
  • Theft (not in progress)
  • Lost Property
  • Theft from a Vehicle
  • Police or Employee Complaint
  • Police or Employee Commendation (complete File a Report OR complete a form here)

To report these types of incidents below please use our Salinas Connect App.

  • Abandoned Vehicles
  • Barking Dog
  • Graffiti Abatement
  • Street Light Out

Download Salinas Connect App Below:

Apple Store
Google Play
Salinas Connect app logo with a button linking to the City’s website to download the app.

Forms Available Online in this Section

Traffic Enforcement

Request Traffic Enforcement Form

File Reports

File a Report 

  • Hit and Run
  • Identify Theft/Fraud
  • Crime Tip
  • Vandalism
  • Non-Injury Traffic Accident
  • Harassing Phone Calls
  • Theft (if not in progress)
  • Lost Property
  • Theft from a Vehicle
  • Police or Employee Commendation

 

Complaint Forms

 

Salinas Connect

Salinas Connect App

  • Abandoned Vehicles
  • Barking Dog
  • Graffiti Abatement
  • Street Light Out

 

Download Salinas Connect App below:

 

Obtain Reports

 

Property and Evidence

Notarized Property and Evidence Release Form

Found Property

Found Property and Affidavit Claim Form

Firearms and Ammunition

 

Do you still have questions? Please go to our FAQ section.

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