There may be occasion when your first call should be to law enforcement - not a private investigator.

Violent crimes should be reported to law enforcement prior to contacting Beartrack. If you're aware of a life-threatening emergency, pick up a telephone and dial 911.

Here are some helpful links:

Police Departments in California
Local departments listed alphabetically.

CA Department of Justice
Includes many CA sites listed below...

CA Department of Real Estate
Housing, landlord/tenant, property.

CA Department of Consumer Affairs
Complaints against legitimate businesses.

CA Department of Financial Institutions
Financial transactions, loans, mortgages.

CA Department of Real Estate Appraisers
Property appraisals, related tax issues.

CA Department of Industrial Relations
Whistleblower complaints and safety issues.

CA Department of Corporations
Regulates financial institutions, escrow agents, lenders, investment advisors and securities brokers operating in California.

CA Department of Child Support Services
Family financial and medical support.

CA Sheriff's Association
Local departments listed alphabetically.

CA Highway Patrol
Vehicles, accidents, traffic and AMBER Alerts.

CA Department of Toxic Substances Control
Report hazardous waste and polluting.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Human trafficking, illegal employment and smuggling.

Comptroller of the Currency
U.S. Department of the Treasury
Federal oversight of financial institutions and the stability of the monetary system.