Posted by caringparent

After listening to the news and all the raids that have taken place in Sacramento of homes that are growing pot, how does one go about reporting a possible “pot house”, anonymously? I have some info of such a place, but I want no repercussions…I have a family to protect, which is why I am doing this in the first place. I believe in the law and do not agree with what this individual is doing.

Dear caringparent,
To anonymously report narcotics activity occurring in the city of Sacramento, citizens can call our 24-hour Narcotics Tip Line at (916) 808-5796, or they may submit an anonymous e-mail via our website: www.sacpd.org. (Go to the heading, File Online Reports, click on Suspicious Activity and Crime Tip Form). The more precise and exact the information, the better we can follow up on your tip. Callers can leave their names and/or phone numbers for follow-up contact by detectives, but by no means are they required to.
Most of the surrounding agencies also have narcotics tip lines. The Sheriff’s tip line number is (916) 874-9056.

The tip line and the web-based tip forms provide absolute anonymity to the complainant. However, much of what we can do with “anonymous” information is limited by court decisions. With anonymous information, we are able to check our information systems and determine if a suspected drug dealer is on parole or probation, and work with their parole or probation officer.
It is more helpful when a caller is able to provide his or her name and a call back number because we are able to legally do more with complaints that are not anonymous. Be assured that we recognize the sensitive nature of narcotics complaints and always protect the identities of our sources of information. We will not come to your house and your confidentiality will be maintained.

I hope this information is helpful.
Officer Michelle