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How do I purchase a police report? Copies of police reports and motor vehicle accidents can be purchased from the Record Division between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. The cost is $7.50 for the first 10 pages and an asdditional $1 per page for reports over 10 pages. For more information about purchasing a copy of a police report, contact the Records Division at 970-221-6540. How do I take care of a parking ticket I received? You may mail your payment for the ticket to the address on the parking ticket. If you wish to contest the ticket, contact Parking Services at 215 N. Mason or by calling at 970-221-6617. Who do I call when we have a power outage? Do not call the Police Department or 911. All power outages need to be reported to Light & Power at 970-221-6710. Where do I go to get fingerprinted? Fingerprinting is done at the Larimer County Sheriff's Administration building, 2501 Midpoint Drive, 970-498-5100. The hours for fingerprinting are from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. - Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Cost for fingerprinting is $10 CASH and must be paid before prints can be taken. Applicants must also provide their own fingerprinting cards and a picture ID. How do I find out if there is a warrant for my arrest? You may call Fort Collins Police Services at 970-221-6540. You will need to provide your full name and date of birth. We will only release our adult warrant information. To find out if you have a warrant for your arrest from another law enforcement agency, you may go to the Larimer County Detention Center, 2401Midpoint Drive; the Larimer County Sheriff's Department, 2501 Midpoint Drive; or Fort Collins Police Services, 2221 Timberline Road with a valid picture ID. Who do I call to find out information about a photo radar ticket? For ticket and payment information, contacting the Municipal Court at the First Floor of the 215 N. Mason building or by calling 970-221-6867. For program operational questions, contact the Patrol Division at 970-221-6555. How do I go about obtaining a restraining order? Fort Collins Police Services does not issue restraining orders. You will need to contact a private attorney to assist you. What are the soliciting laws within the city? ORDINANCE 15-106 FOR PRIVATE PREMISES states that if a "NO TRESPASSING" or "NO SOLICITATION" sign is posted at or near entrance, all door-to-door solicitations are prohibited. If such a sign is not posted, then only charitable, religious, political, and newspaper and magazine subscription solicitations are permitted. ORDINANCE 15-107 FOR PUBLIC PREMISES states that if a "NO TRESPASSING" OR "NO SOLICITATION" sign is posted, all door-to-door solicitations are prohibited. If no such sign is posted, then all door-to-door solicitations are permitted at a public premise. When can I retrieve my personal property/bicycle that was logged in to property at the Fort Collins Police Department? The Fort Collins Police Services Property/Evidence section releases bicycles and property by appointment only. You can schedule an appointment by contacting 970-221-6835. What fireworks are legal within the city limits? NO fireworks are legal within the city limits, including sparklers. You can be issued a summons for shooting off fireworks. What's the requirement for children to be in child restraints? Effective August 1, 2003: Infants must ride in a rear-facing car seat until they are at least 1 year old and at least 20 lbs. Children aged 1-4 years who weigh 20-40 lbs must be restrained in a forward-facing car seat. Children over 40 lbs who are less than 6 years old must continue to ride in a child restraint (unless they are 55: tall). Typically, this is a booster seat. Also any child between the age of 6 and 16 years of age is required to use a seatbelt no matter where they are in the vehicle. Therefore, a child riding in the bed of a pickup is a violation of that law. What can I do if someone keeps parking in front of my residence? The street in front of your residence is considered public right-of-way and can be used by anyone for parking his or her vehicle. If the car is parked legally and has been moved within the last 24 hours, there isn't anything that can be done. Who do I call to report a traffic violation? If the violation occurred within the city limits and is an ongoing problem with the same location or driver, call 970-221-6842. If it's a one-time occurrence, call 970-221-6540. You will need to provide the following information when you call.
Who do I call to report 'road rage'? If calling from a cell phone, dial *277 or 303-239-4501 to report road rage. Information on aggressive drivers who are reported to the Colorado State Patrol (CSP) will be stored in a computer file. Drivers who are reported more than three times will receive a warning. If the situation calls for immediate attention, a CSP Trooper will be dispatched. Who do I call to report an abandoned vehicle? You may call Fort Collins Police Services at 970-221-6540 to report an abandoned vehicle. A vehicle is considered abandoned when it has been parked on a city street for an extended period of time without being moved. Who do I call to report graffiti? You may call the graffiti hotline at 970-224-6000 to report graffiti in your neighborhood. You can also call Fort Collins Police Services at 970-221-6540. Who do I call to report a drunk driver? You may call 911 or *CSP from your cell phone to report a drunk driver. For more information, e-mail Susan Neiman or call 970-221-6540. |
