Crime Reporting Tips

Every resident of Carmel must share in the responsibility of crime prevention. One of the most effective ways to assist the Carmel Police Department is to report observed crimes and suspicious activities. A person who observes a crime or suspicious activity should call:

For emergencies call 911 

317-571-2580 (non-emergency)

Stay Calm

• Speak Slowly and Clearly

• Give as many details (CYMBALS)* as possible

WHO Was involved in the incident 

WHAT happened 

WHERE did the incident occur 

WHEN or at what time did the incident occur 

WHY did the incident occur 

HOW did the incident occur

 

*Definition of CYMBALS

 

C = Color of vehicle or plate of car or person 

Y = Year (of car or age of person) 

M = Make of car or Race of Person 

B = Body of Car or Structure of person 

A = Antenna of vehicle or Attire of person 

L = License Number of Car or Looks of person (hair,  beard etc) 

S = Sex of person (Male / Female)

 

 

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