Frequently Asked Questions

If there is an immediate emergency threat to life or property, DIAL 9-1-1.  Examples include

• Any urgent medical or fire situation
• Any crime in progress or suspicious activity
• Anytime you fear for your safety or the safety of others

When you call 911, be prepared to answer the call-taker's questions, which may include:

• The location of the emergency, including the street address and/or landmarks.
• The phone number of calling party.
• The nature of the emergency.
• Details about the emergency; such as a physical description of a person who may have committed a crime, a description of any fire that may be burning, or a description of injuries or symptoms being experienced by a person requiring urgent medical attention.

For Non-Emergencies, call 425-407-3999 or file an online crime report. Examples include:

• A non-violent crime that occurred earlier and you have no suspect information, such as vandalism
• Emergency services personnel are needed but there is no immediate danger to life or property
• A found pet or property
• Illegal firework complaints

Call 911 for Emergencies

If there is an immediate emergency threat to life or property, DIAL 9-1-1.  Examples include

• Any urgent medical or fire situation
• Any crime in progress or suspicious activity
• Anytime you fear for your safety or the safety of others

When you call 911, be prepared to answer the call-taker's questions, which may include:

• The location of the emergency, including the street address and/or landmarks.
• The phone number of calling party.
• The nature of the emergency.
• Details about the emergency; such as a physical description of a person who may have committed a crime, a description of any fire that may be burning, or a description of injuries or symptoms being experienced by a person requiring urgent medical attention.

Non-Emergency Reporting

For Non-Emergencies, call 425-407-3999 or file an online crime report. Examples include:

• A non-violent crime that occurred earlier and you have no suspect information, such as vandalism
• Emergency services personnel are needed but there is no immediate danger to life or property
• A found pet or property
• Illegal firework complaints

To report a power outage, call Snohomish County PUD at 425-783-1001.

Accident Reports

If you are involved in an accident and you and the other driver decide to report on your own, you can visit Washington State Patrol to learn how to complete the report.

Internet Crime 

Crimes committed over the internet can be reported at the Internet Crime Complaint Center. Many of these crimes are interstate or international, and the IC3 will evaluate the complaint and contact the appropriate investigating agency.

Contacting the Police Department

For non-emergency inquires, call the Snohomish Police Department at 360-568-0888. Call us to:

• Request a copy of a police report
• Get fingerprinting or concealed pistol license application
• Leave a non-urgent message for an officer
• Questions about pet licensing or parking regulations

Call 911 for Emergencies

The Snohomish Neighborhood Watch is the City’s main resource to help citizens create watches and coordinate information between existing ones.  The Public Safety Board assists in and guides formation of neighborhood watch with input from the Snohomish Police, Council, Mayor and city staff.

The role of the City and local police in these programs is limited. The City provides the information that is contained in the National Neighborhood Watch Program and to coordinate city wide events that provide residents with the opportunities to interact with other Neighborhood Watch Captains and members. The city and law enforcement do not provide training outside of the materials and information outlined in the national program.

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