This is a list of various resources to report crime, code violations, pot holes, graffiti, road maintenance, and more. We do our best to keep this information current. If you find something is out of date or would like to suggest additions to the list, please contact us and let us know.
(updated February 8, 2020)
To Report a Crime:
Non-emergency Sheriff’s number – (253) 287-4455
Call 911 when an immediate response is needed. Call the non-emergency number (24/7) for all other calls. Note that 911 & the non-emergency line are managed by South Sound 911 – https://southsound911.org
File a Crime Report – https://southsound911.org/file-police-sheriff-report
Drug Tip Hotline Report Illegal Drug Activity in unincorporated Pierce County – https://www.co.pierce.wa.us/1943/Report-Drug-Activity
Reporting criminal or suspicious activity to Neighborhood Watch: Local Neighborhood Watch Group Info
To report mail fraud, mail theft, or file a complaint:
To reach Code Enforcement or report concerns with the following:
- Land Use Issues such as Occupied RVs/tents, Illegal Businesses, Illegal Signs, Property Line Setbacks, Livestock and Fowl, Salvage, Wrecking and Vehicle Storage Yards, Building Without Permits, Hearing Examiner’s Conditions
- Public Nuisances such as Property Maintenance Issues, Illegal Dumping, Abandoned Vehicles, Junk Vehicles
- Environmental Issues such as Critical Areas, Fill and Grade, contaminants is storm drains & ditches
Call (253) 798-INFO (4636) or file online – https://pals.piercecountywa.gov/palsonline/#/app/srs/issue
If you are afraid of retaliation or harm, you can file an anonymous complaint. Just be sure to click the box indicating an anonymous complaint.
To reach Pierce County Road Crew:
https://www.co.pierce.wa.us/1620/Contact-Us
Downed or missing STOP & YIELD signs, or traffic signal concerns – Report these as emergencies 24-hours a day via (253) 798-6000. The Traffic Division replaces missing or downed STOP or YIELD signs 24 hours a day.
Report potholes, road maintenance issues, traffic signals, illegal or broken signs and flooding in unincorporated Pierce County either by phone at (253) 798-6000, or online via https://online.co.pierce.wa.us/cfapps/secure/publicworks/request.cfm.
Request a Traffic Signal or other traffic calming devices – call (253) 798-7250 or visit https://www.co.pierce.wa.us/index.aspx?NID=2736
The Summit-Waller Community Association Board requests traffic signals, calming devices, and lighting on an annual and as needed basis. Please contact the board to include your request.
Follow Pierce County Planning & Public Works on Facebook here – https://www.facebook.com/PierceCountyPPW/
Follow Pierce County Road Operations response activity here: https://www.piercecountywa.org/4906/Pierce-County-Road-Alerts
To report illegal dumping:
If on State Highways and/or rights of ways (I-5, SR 7, SR 167, Hwy 512, etc.):
Department of Transportation
Tacoma Maintenance
11211 41st Ave SW
Tacoma, WA 98499
Phone: (253) 983-7550
Jeff Hastings, Maintenance Superintendent
E-mail: hastinj@wsdot.wa.gov
If on County Roads and/or rights of ways:
Pierce County Planning and Public Works
County Road Maintenance Hot Line – (253) 798-6000
Requests will be acted on within 24 hours or the next business day.
Or use the on-line Maintenance Request form: https://online.co.pierce.wa.us/cfapps/secure/publicworks/request.cfm
Contact for:
- pavement repair and resurfacing
- drainage system and culvert maintenance
- grading and graveling shoulder areas
- clearing roads of snow, downed trees, and debris
- street sweeping and litter removal
- roadside brush cutting and mowing
- illegally placed signs
After Hours Road Emergencies
Emergency Maintenance Phone – (253) 798-6000
To reach Animal Control:
Animal Control
Phone: (253) 798-PETS (7387)
More information on their website – https://www.co.pierce.wa.us/3966/Animal-Control-Home
To reach County Councilmembers and Executive:
District 5 (all of Summit-Waller): Marty Campbell Marty.campbell@piercecountywa.gov – (253) 798-6653
Not sure who your Councilmember is?
Find Your Council District – https://www.co.pierce.wa.us/3666/District-Maps
EXECUTIVE: Bruce Dammeier pcexecutive@piercecountywa.gov – (253) 798-7477
For Mapping and Property Information:
Pierce County Public GIS
Find parcel specific information such as permits, applications, septic as-builts, tax assessor information, and more at:
https://matterhornwab.co.pierce.wa.us/publicgis/
Public Record Request Form:
https://www.co.pierce.wa.us/2711/Making-a-Public-Records-Request
For Drainage Ditch Issues:
Pierce County Ditch Issues – contact PC Road Maintenance Division – (253) 798-6000
County Road Maintenance Hot Line – (253) 798-6000
Requests will be acted on within 24 hours or the next business day.
For After Hours Road Emergencies:
Emergency Maintenance Phone – (253) 798-6000
After-hours road emergencies (except downed signs).
To report Needle/Syringe Pick-up or Disposal:
If you find a syringe in your neighborhood, contact: (253) 381-5229 or (253) 334-9576 nasen@nasen.org
For Landlord/Tenant Resolution Services:
Both offer free resources and/or mediation:
Washington Mediation Association – http://washingtonmediation.org
Tacoma-Pierce County Housing Justice Project – http://www.tacomaprobono.org/hjp.html
For Free Smoke Detector and/or Smoke Alarm Battery Replacement:
If you are financially unable to afford them or unable physically to change batteries, please contact Central Pierce Fire Department Prevention Department – (253)538-6402
To report Illegal Fireworks:
For Unincorporated Pierce County:
July 1 – July 3: 10:00 am – 11:00 pm
July 4: 10:00 am – 12 Midnight
July 5: 10:00 am – 11:00 pm (only when the 4th falls on a Sunday)
Fireworks complaints call (253) 798-4721 or (800) 562-9800. Do not call 911 for fireworks complaints.
For more information about fireworks in Pierce County – https://www.co.pierce.wa.us/3893/Fireworks
