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1. When does someone call 911?

911 is the phone number to dial whenever police, fire or ambulance services are needed for an emergency.

Police Dispatch Center

When you dial 911, your address and phone number (minus extension number) will show up on a monitor in the police dispatch center. The police dispatcher will also transfer your call to the fire department or paramedics, if required.

Crimes in Progress & Personal Danger

For Crimes in Progress or If Your Life is in Danger, immediately call 911.

Suspicious Circumstances & Other Crimes

For suspicious circumstances or crimes that occurred when you were not present and the suspects are already gone, please call 714-573-3225.

File a Police Report

If you wish to file a Police Report, you can call the Tustin Police Department at 714-573-3225 or file the report in person at the Police Department front desk. The front desk hours of operation are from 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m, Monday through Saturday. The front desk is closed on Sundays and city holidays. The Tustin Police Department is located at:
300 Centennial Way
Tustin, CA 92780

Important Note

Loud music complaints, parking complaints, barking dog complaints, etc, should not be called in on 911.

2. Where do I go to pay my traffic citation?

When you are issued a traffic citation, the issuing officer will have checked a court location and address on the bottom of the citation. This will give you the location where you need to appear to either pay the citation or request a court hearing to dispute the citation.

Central Orange County Superior Court

Generally, traffic citations written by Tustin police officers will be sent to the Central Orange County Superior Court, located at:
700 Civic Center Drive W
Santa Ana, CA 92701

Other Courts

However, in some instances, citations may be sent to another court, based on the type of citation and offense.

More Information

For more information about locations of court facilities, visit the Orange County Superior Courts website.

3. Why neighborhood watch?

• There cannot be a law enforcement officer on every corner, so citizen involvement is essential to combat crime.
• You and your neighbors are the ones who really know what is going on in your community.
• By cooperating with each other and the police, people can help fight crime in their community in the most effective way, before it begins.

4. What is Nixle?

Nixle is a communication system that connects residents with the agencies that serve and protect them. Residents can use Nixle to recieve information ranging from critical alerts to community news. Additionally, residents can choose how they receive this information – by SMS (text message), email, over the Web or by mobile application.

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5. What can I do to keep my children away from drugs?

• Educate your children as to what they should do or say if ever offered any drugs
• Take an interest in your child's life
• Know who their friends are, where they live, and what type of involvement the parents have in their lives