Online Police Citizen Reporting - Frequently Asked Questions

Question

What if this happened in another city or jurisdiction? Can I file a report using SGPD online reporting system?

Answer

No, If a crime took place outside the city limits of South Gate, please call the law enforcement agency the crime occurred in.

If this happened in the City of Los Angeles, please call LAPD at 311 or 213-473-3231.
If this happened in Lynwood or Walnut Park, please call Los Angeles County Century Sheriff Station at 323-568-4800.
If this happened in East Los Angeles or Cudahy, please call Los Angeles County Sheriff East Los Angeles Station at 323-264-4151.
If this happened in Paramount, please call Los Angeles County Sheriff Paramount Station at 562-220-2002.
If this happened in Downey, please call Downey PD at 562-861-0771.
If this happened in Huntington Park, please call Huntington Park PD at 323-584-6254.
If this happened in Bell Gardens, please call Bell Gardens PD at 562-806-7600.
If this happened in Bell, please call Bell PD at 323-585-1245.

Question	What if this happened on a state Freeway?
Answer	If this took place on a state freeway, please call the Highway Patrol Office nearest you. East Los Angeles CHP Office: 323-259-3229

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.