OPD Resources/Crime Information
CRIMEMAPPING:
Visit OPDCrimeMapping.com to see your specific neighborhood’s statistics and locations of reported crimes.
PREVENTION STRATEGIES:
Burglary/Breaking and Entering
Remember to lock all doors to your residence
Invest in security measures for your residence/garage
Security Cameras
Outdoor Lights
Door Alarms
Motion Sensors
Robbery
Be aware of your surroundings. Walk with a purpose, head up, and look around.
Stay in lighted areas at night
Stay with the crowd - there is safety in numbers
Notify the police of strangers who are hanging around your home, apartment or place of business for no apparent reason
Take the profit out of robbery by not carrying large sums of money, or credit cards on your person whenever possible
While driving, keep your vehicle doors locked
Auto Theft
Park high-risk cars in a garage or box them in
Upgrade software in Kias and Hyundais
Purchase anti-theft devices (Club, kill-switch, GPS tracking)
Never confront anyone stealing your vehicle, call 911 immediately. Give good descriptions of the subjects and a direction of travel
Do not leave your keys in your vehicle while it is warming up in the morning
Theft from Motor Vehicle
Don’t leave any valuables in your vehicle overnight
Remember to lock your vehicle!
Park in well-lit areas
Install cameras/motion lights looking at your driveway/garage
MAYOR’S HOTLINE:
Please call the Mayor's Hotline (402-444-5555) or go online to www.omahahotline.com, if you need to report any of the following issues.
Potholes
Abandoned Vehicles
Litter issues
Parking issues
City Park issues
Code/Housing Violations
Illegal Dumping
Speed Enforcement
Graffiti
Traffic Signal issues
Tree/Shrub issues
Persistent Noise Complaints
TELEPHONE REPORT SQUAD:
If you are a victim of a crime, you are strongly encouraged to report it to the police! If a crime is actively being committed, call 911!!
The Telephone Report Squad takes reports for multiple different crimes including:
Destruction of Property
Trespassing
Graffiti to Vehicle/Residence
Identity Theft
Harassment
Shoplifting/Thefts/Fraud
Phone Number: 402-444-4877
Speak to the Operator and answer their questions about the incident that occurred
At the end of the call, the operator will provide you with a police case number (RB #) that you can use to follow up with the department about your case
Follow-up with an officer/detective will occur if there is enough evidence/probable cause to continue an investigation
SPECIAL ATTENTION:
Sent out by Crime Prevention Specialists to precinct command staff (Captains, Lieutenants, Sergeants)
Specific problems or issues that need to be addressed by officers
Phone: 402-444-6224
Office Hours: Monday-Friday (8am-4pm)
Leave a voicemail if no answer
Email (preferred): Nathan.Richards@cityofomaha.org
Include your name, what neighborhood you live in, your address, what you are having issues with, and contact information for follow-up
