Welcome to the Merced Police Department Citizen Police Reporting System.

If during an incident, the suspect(s) uses force, intimidation, threats of violence, causes fear and/or produces a weapon or physically assaults you and/or any co-worker or customer, call 911 right away! This type of scenario is NOT an online report.

Using this online reporting system allows you to submit a report immediately and print a temporary copy of the report for free. Please confirm the following to find out if online report filing is right for you:

• Is this an emergency?
• Did this incident occur outside of Merced city limits?
• Does the incident have known, identified suspects?
• Did this occur on a state freeway?

If you answered "no" to all of the above questions, you are ready to file your report online. If you answered "yes", you need to call us to make a report.  Please make sure to turn off your pop-up blocking software before beginning the online reporting process.

Upon completion of this report process you will:

• See the words: "Your online police report has been submitted."
• Be given a tracking number for your report.
• Be able to print a temporary copy of the report for your records.

Please Note:

• All cases filed using the Citizen Police Reporting System will be reviewed.
• Upon review, if further investigation of your case is needed, you may be contacted.
• Filing a false police report is a crime.

General

If you are unable to provide a photo and/or video, please provide a basic description of the suspect(s) such as: approximates for weight, height, and age. Describe the suspect(s) race, build, hair color, hair style, eye color, and unique characteristics. List any known vehicle information such as make, model, approximate year, color, type, unique decals, damage, etc., and license plate- even if only partial.

Identified Suspect(s)

If you know the suspect’s first/last name, list it/them in the narrative portion of the online report. If you have additional information, such as: DOB, Driver’s License number, latest address, etc... add that information as well. List how you are able to identify the suspect in the narrative portion of your report.

NOTE: If you have multiple incidents involving the same suspect(s) that took place on separate dates, file individual reports for each incident. Make sure to note all related reports in your narrative.

Unidentified/Identified Repeat Offenders

In the narrative of your report, list all other police report numbers filed with our department (whether online or with an officer) associated to the suspect(s).

File Uploads/Evidence

Provide the best photo(s) that you have of the suspect(s). Provide video evidence if available.

Upon Completion

You will see the words: "Your online police report has been submitted.". Be given a tracking number for your report and be able to print a temporary copy of the report for your records.

Please Note:

All cases filed using the Citizen Police Reporting System will be reviewed. If further information is needed, you may be contacted. Filing a false police report is a CRIME.

Please select a crime type from the list below. If the incident you are reporting DOES NOT fall within the specific definitions below, please call us directly.

Using the Merced Police Department Citizen Reporting System you can report incidents such as:

Harassing Phone Call, Hit and Run, Lost Property, Theft, and Vandalism

Please be sure to review the entire list with definitions and examples on the following page. Please click on "Begin Online Report" to begin.

Begin Online Report

For your convenience, a public computer is available in the lobby of the main police station on M St. If you need assistance, please contact a clerk at the reception window.

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