Thurston County, Washington

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Thurston County Washington

Sheriff

Citizen Online Police Reporting

Online Reports are considered Information Only.

There is no follow-up investigation intended. 

If you wish to have follow-up on the information you are reporting, please call the non-emergency dispatch center at 360-704-2740 to request to speak with a deputy in order to file the report.

If this is an Emergency please call 911

Welcome to the Thurston County Sheriff's Office Citizens Online Police Reporting System. Using this online citizen police report system allows you to submit a report immediately and print a copy of the police report for free. Please confirm the following to find out if online citizen police report filing is right for you:

  • This is NOT an Emergency (call 911 if it is)
  • This incident occurred in Thurston County, but NOT within the city limits of Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater, Yelm, or Tenino
  • This did NOT occur on a State Highway
  • This is NOT a Burglary
  • This is NOT a Stolen Vehicle
  • If this is a Fraud or Identity Theft, your residence is in Thurston County, but NOT within the city limits of Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater, Yelm, or Tenino
If you answered yes to all of the above questions, you are ready to file your report online. Please make sure to turn off your pop-up blocking software before filing the report.
 
 
If you answered no to any of the questions please look at these frequently asked questions. 
 
Question: What do I do if online incident reporting is not right for me?

Answer: If your incident is an emergency, call 911. If non-emergency call 360-704-2740.
 
Question: What if this happened in another city can I file a report using this online police citizen reporting system?

Answer: No, If a crime occurred in Thurston County, but NOT within the city limits of Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater, Yelm, or Tenino, please call the police department for that city.
 
Question: What if this happened on a state Freeway?

Answer: If this took place on a state Freeway please call the Highway Patrol Office nearest you.
 
Question: What is a known suspect?
 
Answer: A known suspect is when you or someone else knows the person or where to find the person who committed the crime or the license plate number of the vehicle the suspect(s) were in.
 

Upon completion of this report process you will:

See the words: "Your online police report has been submitted" showing that your police report is complete.
Be given a police report case number.

Be able to print a copy of the police report to keep for your records.

Please Note:

All cases filed using the Citizens Online Police Reporting System will be reviewed.

Upon review, if further investigation of your case is needed, you may be contacted.
Filing a false police report is a crime.
Be sure to include any known suspect name(s), date(s) of birth, or address in the Incident Description field.
If the crime you want to report fits any of the above, proceed with filling out the online report.

 

Identity Theft and Fraud

If you are the victim of identity theft or fraud please get and keep all papers, receipts, cancelled checks, mail from companies, etc. related to this crime. We may contact you to get these items if needed and you should keep copies for your records.
 

There are some groups you should get in touch with if you are the victim of identity theft or fraud, some will ask for the report number you get at the end of this online police report process.

 

Agency Web URL Contact Telephone Number
Equifax http://www.equifax.com/ 1-800-525-6285
Experian http://www.experian.com/ 1-888-397-3742
Trans Union http://www.transunion.com/ 1-800-680-7289
U.S. Federal Trade Commission http://www.ftc.gov/ 1-877-438-4338
Department of Motor Vehicles   1-866-658-5758

 

Helpful Tips:

  • Protect your social security number and only give it out when required by law.
  • No bank, auction site or other business should send you an email asking you to enter credit card information, passwords, social security numbers or other personal information. Often these fake emails will contain links to pages that look real but are not. If you suspect you are being directed to a fake site please go to the actual home web site of the company and inform them of what has happened.
  • Avoid mail theft by obtaining a locked mailbox and dropping off outgoing mail at the local post office or postal mailbox.
  • Do not give out your personal information or credit card number over the phone unless you initiated the call.
  • Shred credit card offers and bank statements before you throw them away if you do not plan on using them.

 

Using the Thurston County Sheriff's Office Online Citizen Reporting System you can report the following incidents (please choose one):

Animal Cruelty

Hit and Run

Lost Property

Trespass

Fraud

Identity Theft

Theft

Vandalism

Harassing Phone Call

Littering

Theft from Vehicle

Vehicle Prowl

If the crime you want to report does not fit any of the above, please call the non-emergency dispatch center at 360-704-2740 to report the crime.

Provide information on Drug Activities or Traffic/Parking Issues that are NOT currently happening. 

Report Potholes/Drainage issues, etc. 

Seek Then Speak: Empowering Survivors of Sexual Assault through Self-Paced Reporting.

Seek Then Speak is a confidential and interactive tool that helps survivors of sexual assault find information, explore support options, and begin the reporting process —on their terms—available at SeekThenSpeak.app.

How It Works

Seek Then Speak is made up of two parts: Seek and Speak.

Seek: Find the Information You Need

In this section, survivors and their support persons can learn about:

  • Victim rights under Washington State law
  • Advocacy and support services
  • Medical care and forensic exams
  • How to support a survivor with empathy

This section is designed to answer common questions and concerns survivors may have following an assault.

Speak: Your Story, Your Way

In this section, survivors have access to a trauma-informed self-interview tool that helps to document their experiences. Survivors can:

  • Move at their own pace
  • Choose what to share and when
  • Complete the process alone or with a support person
  • Download a private PDF of their responses (the site does not save user data)

This tool helps survivors feel more prepared and supported—whether or not they report to law enforcement.

Reporting to Law Enforcement

If a survivor chooses to Thurston County Sheriff’s Office, they can email their completed PDF to detectives@co.thurston.wa.us , an email account managed by TCSO’s detective division.

What happens next:

  • The detective supervisor reviews the report for any signs of criminal activity.
  • The case is assigned to a detective for investigation if a potential crime is identified.

Victim advocates can also help survivors:

  • Understand the criminal justice system
  • Access services and resources
  • Stay informed about their rights

Why This Matters

Over 80% of sexual assault survivors choose not to report their experiences to law enforcement—often due to fear they will not be believed or that the process will retraumatize them. Seek Then Speak provides a safe, trauma-informed alternative that puts control back in the hands of survivors.