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PROPER PROCEDURE - If you fall victim to a crime or witness a crime in progress call 911 immediately.
- Be as specific as possible when reporting an incident - include its time, location and detailed descriptions of the parties involved.
- Remember, if a crime is not reported it is as though it never happened and appropriate manpower will not be allocated to resolve the issue.
- QUALITY OF LIFE HOTLINE: to report a non-emergency situation, i.e. disorderly conduct, panhandling, graffiti, littering, noise, public drinking, etc.
- CRIME STOPPERS: to report a violent crime after the fact
- STUYVESANT H.S. SCHOOL SAFETY: 212 312-4956 Sgt. Daniel Vidal. Notify School Safety if you have information regarding criminal activity in/or around the school. Exception: call 911 immediately for crimes that pose an immediate threat to the safety and well-being of yourself or others.
- IDENTITY THEFT: Manhattan District Attorney’s Hotline 212 335-9600
- Federal Trade Commission 877-438-4338 Web site: www.ftc.gov Provides excellent online information on identity theft.
- DYCD YOUTHLINE: 800-246-4646 or 311: (M-Fri 9a-7p) a toll-free telephone information service for young people, parents, service providers, and the community. Individuals can talk to DYCD YOUTHLINE’S 16 to 24 year old “Listeners,” about anything on their minds. Listeners are capable of assisting callers in any type of situation whether it is a youth in crisis, family conflict, relationship problems, or help in locating after school and recreation programs in their neighborhoods. DYCD YOUTHLINE “listeners” utilize AT&T’s Language Line to communicate with callers in 152 languages.
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