Online Police Reporting

Please call 911 if there is immediate danger to people or property, a crime is happening right now, or the suspect is still on scene.

Welcome to the Salt Lake City Police Department Online Police Reporting System. Using this online reporting system allows you to submit a report immediately for free. Upon approval, you will receive an official case number and a summary of submission for documentation. Not all incidents may be reported online.

If you can answer YES to all of the below questions, you are ready to file your report online.

  • This is not an emergency?
  • This incident occurred within the Salt Lake City jurisdiction?
  • This did not occur on a state highway?
  • You have a current email address that you check regularly?

You can file an online report for:

  • Burglary (if no forced was used)

  • Criminal Mischief / Damage Property / Vandalism

  • Graffiti (except religious institutions) 

  • Harassments (unwanted communication) Non-Domestic Violence

  • Larceny / Thefts from building and yards

  • Shoplifting (suspect not on scene)

  • Car Strips (including catalytic converter)

  • Bike Thefts and Strips

  • Frauds including by wire, false pretenses, swindles, theft of services, credit cards, identity theft, impersonations

  • Hit and Run traffic crashes that have no injuries.

  • Lost Property

  • Supplemental Reporting to an existing police report number. 
  • Car Prowls or Vehicle Burglary

We will not accept any reports that involve the following:

  • If the value of loss/damage/theft is over $25,000.00 or Fraud is over $100,000.00

  • Firearms - If it is lost, missing, or stolen, an officer will need to complete a more comprehensive review.  

  • Stolen Vehicles or License Plates

  • Damage or vandalism caused by fire or explosives

  • Graffiti or vandalism at religious institutions

  • Any crime that would qualify or be defined as Domestic Violence 

  • Any assaults or threats 

If your report is not permitted to be filed online, please contact dispatch at 801-799-3000.

Supplemental Reports

Follow-up reports are also accepted online. Simply mention you have additional information for a previous case number and the system will link your follow-up to the original. Digital evidence such as photos, videos or documents may be added to online reports. 

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Process upon completion of the report:

1

Reviewed

All cases filed using the Online Police Reporting System will be forwarded to the Salt Lake City Police Department and reviewed.
2

Case Number

You will receive a temporary case number for your records.
3

Additional Details

Upon review, if further investigation of your case is needed prior to being approved, you may be contacted by a detective.
4

Approval

Upon approval, you will receive an official case number and a summary of submission for documentation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Below is a list of frequently asked questions regarding our online reporting system. We hope this answers any questions you may have.
If this page doesn’t answer your question, feel free to contact us.
1What if my incident is not eligible for online reporting or I started a report and the system denied it?
If the system says your report is not permitted to be filed online, please contact dispatch at 801-799-3000.
2What if this happened in another city? Can I file a report using this online police reporting system?
No, If a crime took place outside of the Salt Lake City Police Department’s jurisdiction please call the police department for that city.
3What if this happened on a state freeway?
If this took place on a state freeway, please call the Highway Patrol Office nearest you.
4What is a known suspect?
A known suspect is when you or someone else knows the person or where to find the person who committed the crime or the license plate number of the vehicle the suspect(s) were in.