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. |
