Frequently Asked Questions
1. | How can I obtain a copy of my police report? |
2. | How can I obtain a copy of my criminal record? |
3. | How can I obtain proof of no criminal record? |
4. | Do I have any warrants? |
5. | How do I report a crime in progress? |
6. | If I need police assistance, but it is not an emergency, who do I call? |
7. | Where can I obtain crime prevention information? |
8. | Where can I obtain information on Domestic Violence? |
9. | How can I obtain a restraining order? |
10. | What can I do about annoying or threatening phone calls? |
11. | How can I report suspected child abuse or elderly abuse? |
12. | How can I obtain information on sex offenders in my neighborhood? |
13. | How do I obtain a copy of an accident report? |
14. | What can I do about excessive noise in my neighborhood? |
15. | How can I report animals running loose in my neighborhood? |
Q. | How can I obtain a copy of my police report? |
A. | Police reports can be obtained at the Police Department during regular business hours. |
Q. | How can I obtain a copy of my criminal record? |
A. | Criminal records must be obtained through the Alabama Bureau of Investigation. |
Q. | How can I obtain proof of no criminal record? |
A. | Contact the |
Q. | Do I have any warrants? |
A. | Local warrants for The City of Southside can be checked by phone. For all others someone must come to the Police Department to be checked. |
Q. | How do I report a crime in progress? |
A. | Call 911. |
Q. | If I need police assistance, but it is not an emergency, who do I call? |
A. | You may call the non-emergency telephone number at 256-442-2255. |
Q. | Where can I obtain crime prevention information? |
A. | Contact your local Police or Sheriff’s Department. |
Q. | Where can I obtain information on Domestic Violence? |
A. | From the Police Department or you may contact Rose Haven at 256-543-2408. |
Q. | How can I obtain a restraining order? |
A. | Restraining orders are issued through the |
Q. | What can I do about annoying or threatening phone calls? |
A. | Contact your local Police Department and your telephone company. |
Q. | How can I report suspected child abuse or elderly abuse? |
A. | Contact the Department of Human Resources at 256-549-4100. |
Q. | How can I obtain information on sex offenders in my neighborhood? |
A. | http://www.ago.state.al.us/, http://www.familywatchdog.us/, and http://www.community.dbs.alabama.gov/ |
Q. | How do I obtain a copy of an accident report? |
A. | A copy of the report can be obtained from the Police Department that worked the accident. |
Q. | What can I do about excessive noise in my neighborhood? |
A. | Notify the Police Department. |
Q. | How can I report animals running loose in my neighborhood? |
A. | You can call 256-442-2255 and report the animal and if known, give the owner’s name. |