GLOBE — If anything positive has come as a result of the recent burglaries in the Globe-Miami area, it has been from the heightened dialogue regarding security awareness and in taking safety precautions to avoid future burglaries.

In response to those asking what they can do to be safe, Globe Police Chief Mark Nipp presented information to City Councel and guests on when and where to alert the police department when there is suspicious activity or a crime is in progress.

Nipp explained there are several different types of calls coming into the police department and each call may bring about different responses depending on the urgency presented by the caller.

Recommendations on when and where to call for help was the topic of his presentation: Types of calls to Globe Police

1. Emergency 9•1•1

2. Non-Emergency (928) 425-4436

3. Business (928) 425-5751

4. Anonymous Tip (800) 78-CRIME

When to call the police – EMERGENCY 911 An emergency is any situation that requires immediate assistance from the police, fire department or ambulance.

Examples include:

•A crime in progress

•A car crash, especially if someone is injured

• A fire

• A medical emergency, especially symptoms that require immediate medical attention

When to call 911 – When in Doubt, Dial it Out – 911

- An event that involves an immediate threat to a person or property: screams, attacks, gunshots, fire, car accident with injuries or any other medical emergency

- A substantive, in-progress crime. This includes fights, break and enters (if there is a suspect on scene) or a report of an impaired driver

- A serious crime that has just occurred (e.g., sexual assault or robbery)

- A suspicious circumstance that may indicate an imminent criminal act (e.g., prowler, vandal) When to call the police

Non-EMERGENCY

Call the Non-Emergency line when your situation is a valid police matter but does not require immediate attention. Your local non-emergency number should be used when immediate dispatch of the police IS NOT required. 

-Some time has elapsed since the incident occurred

-The suspect is no longer at the scene of the crime, or if you are calling about a nuisance issue (e.g. graffiti).

-Reporting a crime with no suspect (e.g., theft of a license plate)

-Reporting a crime with suspect, but suspect is not on the scene (e.g., fraud)

-Reporting a serious crime with suspect, but with a lengthy delay (e.g., assault that occurred last night at a bar)

-Non-emergency in-progress (e.g., noisy party, drug use)

-On-going crime issues or crimes that are not in progress (e.g., graffiti or ongoing drug dealing with no suspect on scene)

-A suspicious circumstance that may indicate an ongoing criminal activity (e.g., marijuana grow operation)

Anonymous tip (800) 78-CRIME (800) 782-7463

A completely anonymous tip reporting system.

Walk-in report

Walk-In reports are always welcomed. Please use the CALL BOX located at the bottom of the stairs.

-All calls for service must be originated through dispatch.

Business Call

Call the business line when you need to:

-Request records (police report, etc.)

-Schedule fingerprinting

-Schedule an Impound Hearing

-Speak to an officer about a case, etc.

Numbers to remember

911

– Emergency (928) 425-4436

– Non-Emergency -(928) 425-5751

– Business Line (8 a.m.– 4 p.m. Monday – Friday)

-(800) 78-CRIME –Anonymous Tips