Authorities in a dream symbolize desires for order and control in your life. If you call for the authorities in your dream (think: 911) and it involves your spouse or lover, your marriage may need the “emergency room.” Reporting a crime to the authorities (such as the police) in your dream may reflect feelings that there is unfair advancement or hiring practices at work. In teen dreams, a parent can symbolize moral authority and the punishment you might get if “caught” in waking life.