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Online Crime Reporting: Helping Keep Salem Safe

The Salem Police Department is working to build trust and a sense of fairness in our community. The online reporting system allows you to report non-emergency crimes—those that don’t involve an immediate threat or crisis. Using this tool helps keep you safe and allows officers to focus on urgent cases.

When you file a report online, you help us track crime patterns in Salem. This information is vital for us to develop effective strategies that address community concerns and allocate resources where they are needed most.

We believe in the principles of procedural justice, which stress fairness, transparency, and working with the community. Your report matters—it helps everyone feel heard and respected.

Thank you for helping keep our community safe!

Step 1: Gather information

Before you start, have this information ready:

• A valid email address
• A contact phone number
• Incident details, such as the location, date and time
• Names or descriptions of people involved, including the witness, victim, or other involved person
• Property details, describing whether it was lost, stolen or damaged
• Photos of damage or anything related to the incident

Please review the questions below before filing a report

Does your report involve any of the following?

• The identity of the suspect
• Theft or loss of a firearm or prescription drugs
• A stolen vehicle
• A missing person or runaway
• A break-in or theft from your home
• A vehicle crash with injuries
• Any fire related incidents

If you answered YES to any of the above questions, your report cannot be filed online. Please call the Salem Police non-emergency line at 503-588-6123.

If you answered NO to all of the above questions, proceed to Step 2.

Step 2: Validate your address

Before continuing, it is necessary to determine if the address where the crime occurred is within the jurisdiction of the Salem Police Department. Enter the address below.

Step 3: File a report online

Remember: Filing a false police report is a crime. Anyone who files a false report may be charged under Oregon law, ORS 162.375 – Initiating a False Report.

Things to know before you start

• You have 30 minutes to complete each section of the online report before the system times out.
• Clicking "continue" at the bottom of a section resets the 30-minute timer for the next page.
• Tip: Write out what happened in a word processor before starting your report. Then, copy and paste your statement into the report when needed.
• Tip: The narrative section is limited to 2,000 characters.
• For some crime types, you may be asked if you have video or photo evidence of a suspect or vehicle. Follow all instructions to submit digital evidence successfully.
• Serial numbers are required for items to be entered as stolen into the law enforcement database. Tip: Be sure to include any serial number or owner-applied number, if known. 

What to Expect After the Report is Submitted

1. You will receive a tracking number.
2. Your incident will be reviewed.
3. If further investigation is needed, we may contact you.
4. Once approved, a case number will be emailed to you.

Submit a Tip, Helpful Information or Feedback for an Officer

• Crime tips Submit information about an ongoing investigation
• Drug activity tip
• Graffiti
• Homeless camping, such as the accumulation of garbage or tents
• Parking complaints
• Traffic enforcement, concerns not related to parking enforcement or code compliance complaints
• Submit a compliment about a Salem Police employee
• Submit a complaint about a Salem Police employee

What type of report would you like to file?

What to Expect after your Report is Submitted

After the report is submitted, you will receive a tracking number. The incident will then be reviewed. If further investigation is needed, a police representative may contact you. 

Once the report is approved, a case number will be sent to you by email.