Reporting a Crime

If you are the victim of a crime or a witness to a crime and require law enforcement assistance, please contact the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office at 813-247-8000 or submit an anonymous tip through one of the following options:

Reporting of a Crime to Include LGBTQ Crimes

When on line with the 911 operator, the dispatcher needs quick and concise information, such as:

Your Injuries

Are you in need of medical assistance? The 911 operator will call EMS while speaking with you.

Specifics of the Crime

Provide details of what happened.

What Was Said

Tell the 911 operator and the responding deputy if the suspect(s) used words to indicate a hate crime. 

Was a Weapon Involved?

Describe it as a gun, knife, etc.

Description of Suspects

Age, race, height, weight, and clothing description of the suspect(s).

Any Unusual Characteristics

Scars, marks, tattoos, piercings, speech, etc.

Suspect Vehicle Description

Color, make, model, vehicle license plate.

Direction of Travel

Which way did they flee and how did they get away?