Difference between revisions of "Charging Someone with a Criminal Offence"
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To report a crime in progress, '''dial 9-1-1'''. Otherwise, phone the local police non-emergency line to see if you can make a report by phone, or whether you have to go to the police station. It normally depends on the crime. | To report a crime in progress, '''dial 9-1-1'''. Otherwise, phone the local police non-emergency line to see if you can make a report by phone, or whether you have to go to the police station. It normally depends on the crime. | ||
In either case, the police will ask you to describe what happened and to tell them any other information you know. You may be asked to “'''make a statement'''”. This is written or recorded version of what you say happened. If you make a written statement, you will be asked to sign your statement. Read it carefully and make sure it is correct before you sign. | In either case, the police will ask you to describe what happened and to tell them any other information you know. You may be asked to “'''make a statement'''”. This is a written or recorded version of what you say happened. If you make a written statement, you will be asked to sign your statement. Read it carefully and make sure it is correct before you sign. | ||
An officer will investigate your report. This may involve, for example, examining the place where the crime occurred and talking to victims and witnesses. | An officer will investigate your report. This may involve, for example, examining the place where the crime occurred and talking to victims and witnesses. | ||
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Make a note of the name of any police officer you talk with, and the police case or file number. This information will help you follow | Make a note of the name of any police officer you talk with, and the police case or file number. This information will help you follow up to learn the status of your report. | ||
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