In addition to the emergency numbers listed on the home page, the following sites provides information on what steps to take as a crime victim, compensation for victims, and how to contact the NYPD to report problems ranging from missing persons to noise complaints.
| Crime Issues |
On Line Help |
Click here for Web Site |
| Missing persons |
NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services maintains a Missing and Exploited Children Clearinghouse. You can find pictures/information about NYS missing children. You can download forms for a missing child report, authorization for publicizing a missing child, runaway checklist. |
NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services |
| New York State Sex Offender Registry |
Steps to find out about whether a person living or working near you is a convicted sex offender. Public access to Sub-directory of High Risk (level 3) Sex Offenders. Information for parents on how to protect your child. Frequently asked questions. |
NYS Division of Criminal Justice Service |
How to report a crime, records and permits
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This site provides step-by-step descriptions of how to file complaints, how to report crimes and how the NYPD will work with you. |
New York City New York Police Dept. |
Missing persons
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| Parking tickets, noise complaints |
Victim help / rights /
applications |
How to apply for a NYS crime victims grant (loss of property, personal injury), and neighborhood help offices. |
NYS Crime Victims Board |
| Victim rights / services |
a Safe Horizon neighborhood office can offer assistance with filling out applications for compensation from the New York State Crime Victims Board |
Safe Horizon (formerly Victims Services Agency) |
| Victim help / sexual assault / rape, domestic violence |
What to do when you or someone you know is the victim of these crimes, with links to important information and steps to follow for each crime. |
Safe Horizon |
| 24 hour hot lines |
Safe Horizon's 24 hour hotlines are gateways to safety and services for people who are victims of domestic violence, sexual |
Safe Horizon |
| Identity theft |
Defintions of identity theft, how to prevent identity theft and what to do if your identity had been stolen, who to contact, and many useful links. |
U.S. Dept. of Justice |
| Internet Crime |
A federal government site for reporting internet crime, provides crime prevention tips and information about internet scams. |
Complaint Center |
| Mortgage Fraud |
How to report mortgage fraud, how to identify predatory lending practices, and arbitration resources. |
Mortgage News Daily |
