Frequently Asked Questions

Question: What do I do if online incident reporting is not right for me?
Answer: If your incident is an emergency, call 911. If it is a non-emergency call 831-636-4080

Question: What if this happened in another city? Can I file a report using this system?
Answer: No, If a crime took place outside of San Benito County please call the police department for that city. If the crime took place within the City limits of Hollister, please contact the Hollister Police Department.

Question: What if this happened on a state Freeway?
Answer: If this took place on a state Freeway, please call the California Highway Patrol Office nearest you.

Question: What is a known suspect?
Answer: 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.