You can now submit anonymous tips to the Somerville Police Department.
If you see something suspicious in our community or have specific information about a crime that has occurred in the area, please submit any information, photos, or videos using the instructions below.
Tips will be reviewed by our agency personnel, who may respond to ask for more details and continue the anonymous conversation with you. Tips are entirely anonymous, and your contact information is not transmitted to our agency.
Please do not use this form to report emergencies or requests that require immediate law enforcement response. In an emergency, always call 911. If you have a non-emergency request for agency assistance, please contact us at 617-625-1600.
To send an anonymous tip via text message to the Somerville Police Department, text the keyword 617SPD and your tip to 847411.
Click the button below to download for free the Somerville Police Department app for iOS or Android and submit anonymous tips to our agency from your mobile device. The app will also allow you to view public safety alerts published by our agency.
Use the form below to submit your anonymous tip online. After submitting a tip using the web service, you will be assigned a six-digit code with numbers and letters. That is your anonymous ID to log back into the system.