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The Westminster Police Department provides various public services for the following: Records, Desk Officer, Property and Evidence, Traffic and Parking Control, and Animal Control. The general lobby hours are provided below; however, please make note of any services that may be limited to certain days and times of the week. Refer to our Fee Schedule for the costs of various services provided.
Emergencies or Crimes in Progress
9-1-1 (24 Hours)
Non-emergency Police Dispatch
(714) 548-3212 (24 hours)
General Information / Operator Assistance
(714) 898-3315 (24 hours)
Media Relations Team
(714) 548-3213 (Business Hours)
Watch Commander
(714) 548-3767 (24 hours)
| Division | Phone | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Desk Officer Service Counter For reporting general crimes, citation sign-offs, identity thefts, fraud, missing persons or runaways, lost and found reports. |
(714) 548-3219 |
Monday -Thursday Closed weekends/holidays |
| Records Service Counter For copies of police reports, subpoena services, payment of citations, and vehicle releases. |
(714) 548-3218 |
Monday -Friday Closed weekends/holidays |
| Vehicle Releases You must bring a valid vehicle registration, valid driver license, and proof of insurance before your vehicle is released. |
(714) 898-3315 | Monday -Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm No weekend/holiday releases |
| Vehicle Repossessors: Required Notification | (714) 548-3212 | 24 Hours |
| Property and Evidence Service Counter Responsible for storage of property and evidence items (i.e., found, safekeeping, evidence items), and destruction & auctioning of property items. |
(714) 548-3216 | Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm Closed weekends/holidays |
| Traffic & Parking Control Service Counter Services are provided by field personnel. You must schedule an appointment to contest a citation or request an administrative hearing for a citation. |
(714) 548-3220 | By appointment only |
| Animal Control Services are provided by field personnel. You must have an appointment for services such as animal traps, licensing, etc. |
(714) 548-3201 | By appointment only |
| Registration for Sex, Drug, or Arson Requirements Appointments are made for Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays only |
(714) 548-3769 | By appointment only |
| Administration | (714) 548-3200 | Business Hours |
| Code Enforcement Examines properties in response to a complaint, observes violations of the Municipal Code, etc. |
(714) 548-3246 | Business Hours |
| Crime Analysis Crime data, preventable crimes tracking |
(714) 548-3206 | Business Hours |
| Detective Bureau Responsible for explorers program, investigating crimes against property, persons, and the public. |
(714) 548-3207 | Business Hours |
| Forensics Provides all photographic and DNA services for the department and manages crime scene investigations. |
(714) 548-3214 | Business Hours |
| Professional Standards Unit Responsible for background investigations, officer and or employee misconduct, unnecessary use of force by a member of department, citizens' academy, and WPD volunteer program. |
(714) 548-3202 | Business Hours |