IF THIS IS AN EMERGENCY OR IF THERE IS A CRIME IN PROGRESS, CALL 911

Welcome to the Salem Police Department Online Police Reporting System. Using this system will allow you to submit a report immediately and print a copy of the report. Please review the following to determine if using the Online Police Reporting System is right for you.

Reporting a crime online to the Salem Police Department must meet the following criteria:

The incident occurred within the city limits of Salem.
There are no known or named suspects.
This is not domestic related.
This is not a crime involving the loss of firearms or prescription medications.
It fits into the offense categories listed on the following page.

To report offenses that do not meet these criteria, please call our 24-hour non-emergency dispatch number at 503-588-6123.

All cases filed using the Online Police Reporting System will be reviewed. If further investigation is needed, you may be contacted.

NOTE:
Initiating a false report is a crime. ORS 162.375 states that "A person commits the crime of initiating a false report if the person knowingly initiates a false alarm or report which is transmitted to a fire department, law enforcement agency or other organization that deals with emergencies involving danger to life or property." Anyone who initiates a false report through this system will be aggressively prosecuted.

I confirm that I am over 13 years of age and I have read and understood the CityofSalem.net Website Disclaimer.
By pressing the "continue" button, you will be able to report a crime or review reports of crimes previously submitted online.

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The City of Salem is experiencing intermittent technical issues with our Internet service provider. If you experience slowness or other technical problems while using this website, please try a different device or Internet connection. We thank you for your patience and apologize for any inconvenience.

Your report is important to us. Please provide as much information as possible.
Certain fields are mandatory to comply with crime reporting rules. The mandatory fields are marked with an asterisk ( * ) to help guide you through the form.

FROM THE LIST BELOW, PLEASE SELECT THE TYPE OF CRIME YOU WOULD LIKE TO REPORT.

Theft of Property (Total loss of property is less than $1,000, not including identity theft related issues, firearms, prescription medications, or vehicle license plates)
Vandalism (Destruction or Damage to Property, not including vehicle hit-and-run or graffiti)
Theft of a Bicycle
Lost Property
Shoplifting (Theft of Merchandise)
Unlawful Entry into a Motor Vehicle
Telephone Harassment

OR

ENTER YOUR REFERENCE NUMBER TO REVIEW THE STATUS.

Ex. 2020-5000