Anonymous Crime Tip Programs
Be a Part of the Solution
The Portland Police Department recognizes that police officers must work hand in hand with the community in order to solve crimes and maintain a safe city. Community members often have pieces of information that are key to solving or preventing a crime. At the same time, we understand that community members may, for varied reasons, prefer not to speak directly to the police regarding an issue.
Text a Tip
This program allows community members to text crime tips to the Portland Police Department completely anonymously.
How to Submit a Tip via Text Message:
Text the keyword “GOTCHA” and your tip to 274637 (CRIMES). You will immediately receive a response confirming receipt of your message. To submit additional information, just send a reply.
How it works:
Your tip is sent to a secure server in Canada where all of your identifying
information is removed and a four digit code is assigned to you. *The Police
Department has no way of identifying who you are.* The tip is then forwarded
to the Portland Police Department and assigned to an investigator for follow-up.
The investigator might text you back to get more information. If you don’t want
the Police Department to communicate with you, send a text message with the word STOP to 274637 at any time.
Cost to Send a Tip:
Although the Portland Police Department is providing this service at no cost to users, standard messaging rates and other fees may apply depending on your mobile plan. Check with your carrier for details.
IF YOU NEED IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE, PLEASE CALL 911.
If you need routine police response or assistance, please call
the Portland Police Department non-emergency line at 874-8575
Web Tips
This program allows community members to submit crime tips to the Portland Police Department via the internet completely anonymously.
How to Submit a Web Tip:
Go to the Portland Police Department website
www.portland-police.com and click "Submit an Anonymous Tip"; Fill out the online form providing as much information as possible. Attach any photos that may be helpful. You will receive an immediate response with a code number and password. You can log back on at any time to see the status of your tip, provide additional information or answer follow-up questions.
How it works:
Tips are encrypted by our software provider and forwarded to investigators for follow-up.
*The Police Department has no way of identifying who you are.*
Phone Tips
Community members may call 874-8584 and leave a phone message. This line is not monitored so please do not use it to request a police response.
IF YOU NEED IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE, PLEASE CALL 911.
If you need routine police response or assistance, please call
the Portland Police Department non-emergency line at 874-8575
Protecting a Great City ... in Cooperation with the Community
