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As a general rule, you should file a police report as soon as the crime happens. Many people, however, have reasons for not filing a police report immediately. Perhaps the crime was committed by a family member or maybe you fear some sort of retribution from the perpetrator. Sometimes you aren't even aware a crime has been committed... more »
While it is an unfortunate fact, almost everyone will become a victim of a crime at some point in his or her life. Being victimized is stressful, and the daunting task of filing a police report can make things even more so. A little advanced preparation can make filing a police report a much easier process. Here are some strategies to... more »
The National Crime Information Center (NCIC) is a federal clearinghouse for data on missing persons around the United States. The NCIC received more than 814,000 missing persons reports in 2007 alone, with 299,787 cited as runaway children and teenagers. Since police officers rely on the public to offer information, the missing... more »
An individual can apply for a restraining order if she has been the victim of domestic violence, a sexual assault or stalking. The main reason a person files a restraining order is to keep an individual who is prone to engage in these kinds of behaviors with the victim a safe distance away, so that he no longer has the opportunity to... more »
Whether you get in an accident or your car suffers damage from the weather, filing a claim afterward can be stressful. However, you can make the process go more smoothly by preparing yourself for such scenarios. Familiarize yourself with the ins and outs of your insurance policy and equip yourself with the helpful tips that can save... more »
A supplementary police report is designed to assist the collection of information for police investigations. It is secondary to the primary report... more »
Police procedure is to write a police report or keep a record about every situation they encounter from parking tickets and traffic accidents to... more »
What happens when a crime is committed? Someone has to document the details of the event. This has to be done with a level of detail that allows a... more »
After the policemen takes your information and any information from the scene, he will turn it in to his department at the end of the shift. The... more »
It can be challenging to remember what you have to do when you've just been involved in an auto accident. You are shaken, scared and possibly have... more »
:For the legal meaning, see complaint.
Police Report is a weekend RTHK programme in Hong Kong, similar to Crimewatch in the UK or Americas Most Wanted in the United States. It is broadcast in English and Cantonese versions (subtitled), and each episode differ only in broadcast language and cast. It reports on unresolved crimes (often involving crime scene reconstruction), traffic accidents, missing people, etc. appealing to the public for information, as well as introducing the latest police events, gadgets, aspects and responsibilities of different groups in the Police Force, and educating the public, e.g. how to be alert about fraudsters and, very often, how to use the emergency hotline, 999, responsibly.
See also
*Crimewatch, similar program in the United Kingdom
*Americas Most Wanted, similar program for the United States of America
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