Crime Watch Tip

by Renee Sykes, Neighborhood Services Coordinator for the Dimond

When using a cellphone, it is best to call the nonemergency number 777-3333 rather than 911. Dialing 911 from a cellphone connects into the California Highway Patrol, which then must route it to the city you need, and that can take time.

Those with cellphones are encouraged to program the nonemergency number into their device.

One resident dialed the nonemergency number from his cellphone last week when he saw suspicious activity that led to a burglary attempt. The police came right away and arrested three youths.