Community Safety

Anonymous Tips

The Norristown Police Department (NPD) would like to encourage residents to report any suspicious activity directly to the hotline at 610-278-TIPS(8477) or email NPD Tips. The tip line is an automated message system which is checked regularly, but it is not intended for calls which need immediate assistance. All tips are investigated by the police. The tip line provides a valuable tool for the community to become involved in controlling crime. All calls and emails will remain anonymous.

Victim Notification Program

Review information about the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Victim Notification Program.

Theft Of Motor Vehicle Prevention Tips

There are several ways to prevent your vehicle from either being taken by someone or from taking items from inside. 

Leaving an unattended car running with the doors unlocked presents an opportunity for a thief to take your vehicle without permission.  Here are some of the ways to prevent this from happening to you:

TOMV Prevention Tips

Safety Tips

  1. Burglary Prevention Tips (PDF)
  2. Car Theft Prevention Tips (PDF)
  3. Holiday Package Safety Tips (PDF)
  4. Identity Theft Prevention Tips (PDF)
  5. Robbery Prevention Tips (PDF)