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Filing a Police Report Online with the Atlanta Police Department

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To report an emergency, please call 911. An emergency is an incident that poses an immediate threat to life, safety or property.

Citizens can file a police report online for the City of Atlanta Police Department. The website (link below) allows users to submit a police report and print a copy of the report free of charge.

 

NOTE: You must provide an email address to report a crime online. Please turn off pop-up blocking software before filing the report.

 

Crimes that can be reported online:

 

  • Harassing Phone Calls/Texts/Emails
  • Damage to Property (Vandalism)
  • Loss of Inventory (Business property)
  • Lost Property (Private citizen’s property)
  • Custody Order Violations
  • Damage to Vehicle on Private Property (not to include entering an auto, theft from a vehicle or motor vehicle collisions)
  • Theft of Services
  • Identity Theft
  • Fraud/Swindle
  • Fraudulent Use of Credit Cards

 

After the crime report is successfully submitted online:

  • You will see the message "Your report has been submitted" and you will be given a temporary report number.
  • You will be able to print a copy of the temporary police report to keep for your records.
  • The temporary case number indicates that the report is under review.  The review process takes 5-7 business days.
  • If there are no errors or missing information in the report and it is approved, you will receive an email with the actual APD incident number.
  • Approved reports that require further investigation will be reviewed by the necessary investigate unit.
  • If rejected, you will receive an email requesting missing or additional information.

 

Call 911 to report:

  • A crime that is in progress
  • A crime that is about to happen
  • Domestic violence
  • Fire
  • Injured person
  • Life and death situations
  • Medical emergencies
  • Missing person
  • Someone breaking into or entering your home or business
  • Stolen vehicle
  • Suspect who is still on the scene
  • Traffic accidents
  • Physical theft

 

NOTE: Filing a false police report is a crime.

 

Atlanta Police Department - Online Reporting

 

If you experience an error when submitting your police report, please contact APD Central Records Customer Service line at (404)546-7461 on Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. for assistance.