File a Report

Description: You have information about a crime and would like to provide it to our department. This information can remain anonymous if you would like. If you do leave contact information, our staff may reach out to clarify vague details. If this is about a crime that is occurring or has just occurred please stop and call 911.

Example: Submit this form if you want to report overhearing people talking about a crime that they committed several days earlier. More generally, this form is to report crimes that have already occurred, and are not actively occurring. Again, if a crime is actively occurring, please stop and call 911.

You can submit an Anonymous Crime Report online! Please click here to submit an online form.

Keywords: Anonymous Crime Tip, Anonymous Crime Report, report a past crime, crime tip form, share crime information, crime tip for detectives, and non-emergency crime reporting.

Description: Members of the public can request arrest records maintained and originated by the Monterey County Sheriff's Office. You will receive a letter from our office; if no records is found, this will clearly be indicated, and if any records are found, they will be compiled into the letter. The letter our office compiles will include any booking and arrest information, any charges, and any warrants issued against you.

Example: Members of the public submit this request for several reasons. For immigration purposes, trying to clear their arrest records with lawyers. For moving internationally, starting a new job or moving to a different country.

For English request, please click here. This form must be delivered in-person or via mail. See submission details below.

Para el formulario en Español, haga clic aquí. Este formulario debe entregarse en persona o por correo. Consulte los detalles de envío a continuación.

Keywords: Criminal history check, criminal history request, arrest information, booking report, arrest documentation, clearance letter for visa or job, criminal history for immigration, and booking and charge information.

Description: Members of the public may submit a complaint form regarding their experience with any Sheriff's Office employee. Complaints may include unprofessional behavior, misconduct, excessive use of force, or other concerns related to the employee's conduct. All submissions are reviewed by internal staff, and, when appropriate, a formal investigation will be conducted. Depending on the outcome, corrective action or disciplinary measures may be taken.

Example: Submit this form if you experienced a disrespectful or unprofessional interaction with a deputy or staff member, such as being treated unfairly during an interaction or receiving poor customer service at a Sheriff's Office administration building. You may also submit a complaint if you have constructive criticism about how an employee acted during an arrest, investigation, or public encounter.

For English request, please click here. This form must be delivered in-person or via mail. See submission details below.

Nuestro departamento está creando un formulario en español.

Keywords: Citizens complaint form, employee complaint form, employee complaints, file complaint against deputy, file complaint against employee, feedback on employee conduct, criticism on deputy’s conduct, Sheriff’s Office internal affairs report, and civilian complaint against employee.

Description: If you would like to report a crime that does not fall under a specific category such as fraud, vandalism, littering, or lost/stolen property, please use this General Crime Report form. This form allows you to describe incidents that may not have a designated report type but still require documentation or follow-up by the Sheriff’s Office. All submissions are reviewed by staff and may be referred to a deputy for investigation, depending on the nature of the incident.

Example: Submit this form if you would like to report a hit-and-run, harassment, prank or harassing phone calls, or anything else you don’t see a specific form for on this web page.

For English request, please click here. This form must be delivered in-person or via mail. See submission details below.

Alternatively, you can submit an online form to report immediately and needing to submit in person or via mail. Please click here to submit an online form.

Nuestro departamento está creando un formulario en español.

Keywords: Incident report, hit-and-run report, harassment report, prank call report, and harassing phone call report.

Description: Members of the public can submit a report detailing an incident where their identity was used by another individual and any other victim, witness, and narrative information about the fraud incident. Another person obtains a credit, purchases items or services by using your Personally Identifiable Information (PII), like your social security number, drivers license number, credit card numbers, etc.

Example: Submit this form if someone opens a credit card account or obtains phone service using your personal information. An alternative scenario would be someone using your credit or debit card to make purchases.

Please note, if you are the victim of identity theft or fraud, keep all documents, receipts, cancelled checks, mail correspondence, and any other paperwork or evidence associated to the incident. You may be contacted at a later date by an investigator if these items are needed.

For English request, please click here. This form must be delivered in-person or via mail. See submission details below.

Alternatively, you can submit an online form to report immediately and needing to submit in person or via mail. Please click here to submit an online form.

Nuestro departamento está creando un formulario en español.

Keywords: Report identity theft, report credit card fraud, report unauthorized credit card use, driver’s license fraud, report someone using my name, credit account opened in my name, and PII misuse report.

Description: Members of the public can submit a report detailing an incident where and when a littering incident occurred and any other suspect, victim, witness, and narrative information about the incident.

Example: Submit this form if you you witnessed someone littering on public or private property.

For English request, please click here. This form must be delivered in-person or via mail. See submission details below.

Alternatively, you can submit an online form to report immediately and needing to submit in person or via mail. Please click here to submit an online form.

Nuestro departamento está creando un formulario en español.

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Description: Members of the public can submit a report detailing an incident where, when, and what property way stolen and any other suspect, victim, witness, and narrative information about the incident. Submit an incident report if property is missing from your business or restaurant, or personal property is missing from your home.

Example: You left your cell phone on the table at a restaurant but when you call the restaurant, they are unable to locate your cell phone. More generally, this is any scenario where someone took your property without your permission.

For English request, please click here. This form must be delivered in-person or via mail. See submission details below.

Alternatively, you can submit an online form to report immediately and needing to submit in person or via mail. Please click here to submit an online form.

Nuestro departamento está creando un formulario en español.

Keywords: Report stolen items, report missing items, property theft report, report burglary, missing property from home, and missing property from business.

Description: Members of the public or other parties can request arrest records or crime/incident reports, if they have the authority to receive the information. Our staff will only search for records originating and maintained by the Sheriff’s Office. Arrest records will include booking and arrest information, any charges, and any warrants issued for the requested person. Incident reports will include the narratives from the arresting officer.

Example: You may submit this request if you’re an attorney requesting a client’s arrest report for court proceedings, or if you’re a member of the public seeking a copy of an incident report related to a theft or dispute you were involved in. Additionally, welfare or social service agencies, may request you submit arrest records for verification or investigations.

For English request, please click here. This form must be delivered in-person or via mail. See submission details below.

Alternatively, you can submit an online form to report immediately and needing to submit in person or via mail. Please click here to submit an online form.

Para el formulario en Español, haga clic aquí. Este formulario debe entregarse en persona o por correo. Consulte los detalles de envío a continuación.

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Description: Our department allows members of the public to ride-along with a Sheriff’s Office Deputy as they patrol Monterey County. This allows the applicant to see first-hand calls-for-service and law enforcement operations.

Example: Submit this request if you’re thinking of considering a career with law enforcement and want a glimpse into what you’re future will look like!

For English request, please click here. This form must be delivered in-person or via mail. See submission details below.

Alternatively, you can submit an online form to report immediately and needing to submit in person or via mail. Please click here to submit an online form.

Nuestro departamento está creando un formulario en español.

Keywords: Sheriff’s Office ride-along, law enforcement ride-along, career in law enforcement, citizen ride-along, and patrol ride-along.

Description: PC602(O) allows law enforcement, at request of landowner or valid agent, to lawfully enforce trespassing laws on a specified property. After submitting this request, Sheriff’s Deputies will have the right to arrest trespassers without issuing warnings. This request only lasts for a 30 day window.

Example: Submit this form if you own a large property somewhere in Monterey County and want Sheriff’s Deputies to enforce trespassing violations.

For English request, please click here. This form must be delivered in-person or via mail. See submission details below.

Alternatively, you can submit an online form to report immediately and needing to submit in person or via mail. Please click here to submit an online form.

Para el formulario en Español, haga clic aquí. Este formulario debe entregarse en persona o por correo. Consulte los detalles de envío a continuación.

Keywords: Trespass enforcement form, enforce no trespassing, trespasser arrest form, Sheriff’s trespass enforcement, no trespass request, and authorize trespass enforcement.

Description: Members of the public can submit a report detailing an incident where and when a vandalism incident occurred and any other suspect, victim, witness, and narrative information about the incident. Submit this form if someone has modified, damaged, or deface public or private property.

Example: Submit this form if someone knocks over your mailbox, or throws a rock through your window.

For English request, please click here. This form must be delivered in-person or via mail. See submission details below.

Alternatively, you can submit an online form to report immediately and needing to submit in person or via mail. Please click here to submit an online form.

Nuestro departamento está creando un formulario en español.

Keywords: Report vandalism, property damage report, vandalism incident, report broken window, report defaced property, report vandalism to home, and report vandalism to business.