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LCSO's Online Reporting System (ORS)

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Important Notice

Important Notice

You are accessing an official Lincoln County government website. This portal is intended for authorized public use to submit official reports. By continuing, you acknowledge that all information submitted is accurate to the best of your knowledge and will be used for official purposes.

Please be aware that any misuse of this portal or submission of false information may result in legal consequences. Your activity on this website may be monitored and recorded for security and law enforcement purposes.

The online reporting system is specifically designed for non-emergency situations and should be used only when immediate police response is not required. It is suitable for incidents such as past thefts without suspect information, vandalism that has already occurred, minor traffic accidents with no injuries, non-threatening harassment, noise complaints not currently in progress, lost and found items, non-aggressive animal complaints, cases of fraud or identity theft without immediate threats, and suspicious activities that are not ongoing. In any situation where there is an immediate danger or need for urgent action, please call 911 immediately. Refer to the below guidelines for further information.

Form Instructions

Instructions for Reporting:

  • Ensure Safety: If at any point the situation escalates to an emergency, call 911 immediately.
  • Provide Details: When submitting your report, include as much detail as possible to assist the deputies in their follow-up.
  • Follow Up: A deputy will contact you via phone to discuss the report and provide further assistance as needed.
  • Documentation: Keep any relevant documents or evidence handy for the follow-up call.

Non-Emergency Situations:

  • Past Thefts (No Evidence Collection Required):
    • Items were stolen but there is no suspect information.
    • Theft of property that does not require immediate investigation or evidence collection.
    • Lost property reports.
  • Vandalism (Not in Progress):
    • Property damage that occurred earlier and there is no ongoing threat or immediate need for evidence collection.
    • Graffiti that has already dried and does not pose any immediate danger.
  • Minor Traffic Incidents:
    • Minor accidents where no one is injured, and both parties have exchanged information.
    • Hit-and-run incidents with no immediate threat and no serious injuries.
  • Harassment (Non-Threatening):
    • Repeated unwanted contact (calls, messages) that is not currently happening and does not pose an immediate danger.
    • Non-threatening verbal disputes between neighbors or acquaintances.
  • Noise Complaints:
    • Loud parties or music that is not ongoing.
    • Regular neighborhood noise disturbances that are not occurring at the time of the report.
  • Lost and Found:
    • Reporting lost items that do not require immediate attention.
    • Found property that needs to be reported but does not require immediate collection by deputies.
  • Animal Complaints:
    • Non-aggressive animals at large.
    • Reporting a stray animal that is not posing a threat to public safety.
  • Fraud and Identity Theft:
    • Cases of fraud or identity theft where no immediate action is required, and the suspect is not known.
    • Unauthorized credit card use that has already been reported to the bank.
  • Suspicious Activity (Not in Progress):
    • Suspicious persons or vehicles observed earlier with no ongoing threat.
    • Past suspicious behavior that does not require immediate investigation.
  • Civil Matters:
    • Disputes over property lines, child custody exchanges (without immediate confrontation).
    • Landlord-tenant disputes that do not involve violence or threats.
    • Lost/Not delivered packages.

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