How to Report Organized Crime
You suspect organized crime is happening in you neighborhood. You feel that the right thing to do is report your suspicions, but you're not sure who to contact. Here are some recommendations of where to voice your concerns and report organized crime.
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Instructions
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Write your information down. Before reporting any activity you think may be organized crime, try to write down any names, addresses, license plate number, vehicle descriptions or physical descriptions of suspected organized crime participants. However, if you see a violent crime in progress, call 911 immediately and give the operator as much information as you can.
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Call your local police department. Your local police department should know of any organized crime activity going on in their locality, and they should be the easiest to contact. Use the police department's non-emergency number unless you see someone being physically injured or being threatened with physical injury. If you feel uncomfortable calling the police department directly, use a pay phone or an anonymous tip line. Give your local police all information that you have gathered.
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Contact the FBI. If you feel that calling the police is not enough, the FBI is another agency you may want to contact. You can find their local office phone numbers and locations in the phone book or at the FBI website. You can also give your information online.
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Notify the CIA. If you are worried that the organized crime you suspect is internationally linked, you may consider contacting the CIA as well. Their Crime and Narcotics Center will analyze the threat of the reported organized crime to US national security. You can find contact information for the CIA on their website including phone and fax numbers and email address.
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Tips & Warnings
Never put yourself in danger to gather information on suspected criminals. Stay as far away from the suspected criminal activity as possible.
