What to Do If You Witness Crime in Mauldin

If you witness a crime in Mauldin, South Carolina, follow these steps to ensure your safety and effective reporting:

1. Remain Safe and Observe Details: Do not intervene directly in the crime. Instead, try to remember important details such as descriptions of suspects (age, gender, clothing), vehicle information (license plate number, make, model), and the direction of travel if applicable.
2. Call Emergency Services: If it is an emergency or a crime in progress, immediately dial 911 to report the incident.
3. Non-Emergency Reports: For non-emergency situations, contact the Mauldin Police Department’s non-emergency line at (864) 289-8900 to report the crime or suspicious activity.
4. Animal-Related Incidents: For animal bites or related incidents between 8:30 am and 5:00 pm, call (864) 372-3270. Outside these hours, call (888) 847-0902 (option 2).
5. Protect the Crime Scene: Avoid touching or moving any items involved in the incident to preserve evidence, and do not allow others to enter the scene until police arrive.
6. Victim Support: Mauldin Police Department offers victim advocacy services to assist witnesses and victims through the aftermath of crime. You can ask for these services when reporting or after the incident.
7. Additional Reporting Options: The department uses community engagement and encourages public feedback through surveys and the CALEA accreditation portal to improve services.
8. Stay Informed: Follow the Mauldin Police Department on social media or their website for updates and community safety tips.

By promptly contacting authorities and providing accurate information while maintaining your safety, you contribute to effective law enforcement and community safety in Mauldin.​

For immediate emergencies, always dial 911 first. For all other reporting needs, use the appropriate non-emergency contacts provided.

SOURCES

[1](https://sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/law_enforcement_and_safety/making-report/)
[2](https://cityofmauldin.org/departments/police/)
[3](https://patch.com/south-carolina/mauldin/mauldin-crime-report-mauldin-police-department_48564f41)
[4](https://gcso.org)
[5](https://www.ojp.gov/pdffiles1/Digitization/36967NCJRS.pdf)