The fee is $30 for your new permit. Business alarm permits require an annual renewal and residential permits are renewable every three years. The renewal charge is $30. This fee applies to both commercial and residential alarm permit applications.

Permits must be renewed every year for commercial establishments and every three years for residential alarm holders. Your renewal deadline will be the last day of the month we issued your permit.

No. Only one alarm permit is required per address.

No, permits do not transfer to new owners or new locations. As a new owner, you must re-apply for the permit and pay the fee. We also will need to update the information for that address.

Anyone with a security alarm system (monitored or unmonitored) in a home or business within the Westminster city limits must have a permit.

Penalty per violation:

• First violation: $100
• Second violation: $200
• Third and subsequent violations: $500

As a courtesy, renewal forms will be mailed to all permit holders at the mailing address on file. However, it is the responsibility of the permit holder to ensure the permit is kept up to date.

Any dog four months of age or older that has been in or established residency in the city for more than fifteen days must be licensed with the City of Westminster. Dogs that are visiting for less than fifteen days must not be licensed, however, must be wearing a current license tag from the city in which it resides.

Cats do not need to be licensed.

The City of Westminster does not have off-leash dog parks. Dogs are allowed in all of our parks as long as the dog is kept on a leash no more than six (6) feet in length and in the hands of a person capable of controlling the dog. Always remember to pick up after your dog.

The Westminster Adoption Group & Services (WAGS) has pets available for adoption. Please keep in mind that you must meet certain criteria to be able to adopt a pet. Please call WAGS at (714) 887-6156 to get more information.

If you wish to maintain more than the legal limit of pets allowed, you must apply for an animal maintenance permit. You may request an application in person only at the Police Department front counter. The non-refundable permit processing fee must be paid at the time of application. It takes approximately 30-60 days to complete the process. At the discretion of Senior Animal Control Officer, the permit may or may not be granted.

If a neighbor's pet is bothering you due to noise, it’s preferable that you first try to contact the neighbor personally to see if the problem can be resolved prior to filing a formal complaint with Animal Control. If you have already contacted the neighbor and the problem has not been resolved, contact Animal Control to file a complaint. If you are complaining about a barking dog, you must fill out a Barking Dog Information Report to formally file your complaint. The Barking Dog Information Report can be mailed to you upon request, obtained online, or you may come to the Westminster Police Department front counter to request one.

You may obtain a license online.

Animal Control currently does not offer an owner relinquishment program. If you need to surrender your pet, you may do so by transporting the pet yourself to the Westminster Animal Care Center. Please contact them at (714) 887-6156 for further information and the fee schedule for pet relinquishment.

Please keep in mind that adoption is not guaranteed. Many health and behavior factors are taken into consideration before a pet is deemed adoptable.

Contact Animal Control at (714) 548-3201 to have a deceased stray animal removed from your property. Request for disposal of owned deceased animals is provided, however, a disposal fee is charged. Contact Animal Control for information on this type of service.

Contact Animal Control at (714) 548-3201. If no one is available to answer your call, you may leave a message and an Animal Control Officer will follow up. Messages are checked several times a day. If your call is urgent, such as the stray animal causing a traffic hazard or is aggressive, please contact Police Dispatch at (714) 548-3212.

There are no leash laws pertaining to cats. If you are reporting a stray cat that is able to be handled safely and would like it to be picked up, contact Animal Control. The cat must be confined in a transportable container such as a sturdy box or carrier.

Contact Animal Control at (714) 548-3201 to report the incident. You will be asked to provide the exact location of the pet and a description. If the matter is urgent and requires an immediate response by an Animal Control Officer, contact Police Dispatch at (714) 548-3212.

The Westminster Animal Care Center and Westminster Adoption Group & Services (WAGS) has a volunteer program. Please contact them at (714) 887-6156.

All dogs must be on a leash no longer than six (6) feet in length, and in the hands of a person capable of controlling the dog whenever on public property. Dogs and other animals cannot be on any private property without the consent of the property owner.

The City of Westminster allows up to three dogs over the age of 4 months or three cats over the age of 4 months or any combination thereof. Any more than that would require the pet owner to apply for an animal maintenance permit. If you have, or maintain, more than the number of pets allowed without a permit, you are in violation of Westminster Municipal Code 6.12.020 and may be subject to citation.

Feral cats are wild and most of time cannot be handled safely. Cats will not be picked up unless properly confined. Animal Control provides traps for rent to Westminster residents on a first come first serve basis. Please call Animal Control prior to coming to the Police Department front counter to make sure a trap is available. Valid identification and a deposit are required for the issuance of a trap.

Animal Control does not respond to calls regarding wildlife unless it is deceased, injured, or orphaned. If you are reporting injured wildlife, it must be confined placing a box or other such item like a laundry basket over it. If it is able to be handled safely, you may place it inside a transportable container such as a sturdy box or carrier. Once the animal is properly confined, call Animal Control at (714) 548-3201 for pick up.

Residents are able to trap wildlife in humane traps and relocate it themselves. Animal Control will not relocate healthy wildlife that has been trapped. If you are uncomfortable or uneasy trapping wildlife, you may contact a licensed private animal trapping and removal service found in your local yellow pages or online.

If you are reporting mallard ducks, please keep in mind that they are federally protected birds and in most cases cannot be removed. Animal Control is restricted by the California Department of Fish and Game to remove healthy wildlife from private or public property. If you have questions about wildlife removal, contact the California Department of Fish and Game at (858) 467-4201.

You may contact Orange County Vector Control at (714) 971-2421 for rat problems. Any other type of pest removal, such as gophers and mice, is the responsibility of the property owner. The property owner may contact a private pest control company for these issues. Other types of wildlife may be protected by state or federal law. Contact Animal Control at (714) 548-3201 to discuss your individual situation.

It is the pet owner's responsibility to obtain veterinary care for the sick or injured pet. There are many local veterinary offices that can care for your sick or injured pet. If your pet becomes sick or is injured after hours or on a weekend, search online or look in the yellow pages for 24 hour emergency veterinary facilities.

If you have been bitten by an animal and there is a skin break, Animal Control may have to quarantine the animal or have it tested for rabies. Dogs and cats are routinely subject to quarantine if they have caused a skin break with their teeth to a human. Dog owners having knowledge that their dog or cat has bitten another person are required to report the incident to Animal Control immediately.

Not all animals are subject to quarantine. Animal Control does not routinely examine low risk animals such as rabbits, rodents, hamsters, or guinea pigs. To report an animal bite, contact Animal Control at (714) 548-3201.

Contact Animal Control if your pet is missing. We will create a lost pet report with the pet description and owner information in case the pet is found at a later date. If you are missing a pet, please make a strong effort to personally check the Westminster Animal Care Center and any other shelters nearby.

Contact Animal Control at (714) 548-3201 to have the animal removed. If no one is available to answer your call, you may contact Police Dispatch at (714) 548-3212. Try to keep the dangerous animal under observation until the Animal Control Officer arrives, but do not approach it.

Rabies is a viral disease that can affect most warm-blooded animals. In the US today, most cases are found in wildlife such as bats, racoons, and skunks. Vaccinations for this disease are readily available for your pet, and are required by state law. Please see the Orange County Animal Care for more information on rabies and locations to low-cost pet vaccination clinics.

Most veterinary hospitals offer spay and neuter services. Search online or check your local yellow pages for veterinary hospitals that offer low cost spay and neuter services.

Westminster Animal Control contracts shelter services. They are located at:

WAGS Adoption Pet Center
6621 Westminster Boulevard
Westminster, CA 92683
(714) 887-6156

There is no public agency that will remove bees from private property. If the bee hive is on private property, the property owner is responsible for contacting a private pest control company or a private bee keeping service for the removal of the hive.

If the bee hive is on public property, you may contact the City of Westminster Corporation Yard at (714) 895-2876. They will contact the appropriate service to eliminate the hive.

If bees are actively swarming and attacking humans please call 9-1-1.

No. Current City codes require that at least 50% of your front yard be landscaped with foliage. You may not use your front lawn for off-street parking, or for permanent storage of vehicles. Using your front lawn as a parking lot is not only prohibited, it also contributes to a negative appearance in the community and decreases property values. Please do your part to follow City standards and maintain your front lawn.

You should first contact the Code Enforcement Officer directly listed at bottom of the Notice. Once you have contacted the officer, if you still feel that the Notice was issued in error, you may contact the Code Enforcement Manager via telephone at (714) 548-3478.

Code Enforcement can be contacted through City Hall at (714) 548-3246. If the pollution is occurring at the time of your call, or after business hours, the police department can be contacted for action at (714) 898-3315.

If there is an immediate danger, dial 911. Otherwise, please report it to the Code Enforcement Division at (714) 548-3246 or via the MyWestminster mobile app. Dumping and/or abandonment of anything is a violation and subject to fines. You may contact the Midway City Sanitary District to schedule a free bulky item pick up to dispose of appliances and furniture at (714) 893-3553. Your television, computers, and other household hazardous waste may also be disposed of free of charge. For more information contact the Hazardous Waste Hotline at (714) 834-6752.

Code Enforcement PSA Video – Discarded Items

No sign may be placed or maintained upon any portion of a public right-of-way, including street signs, street trees, or utility poles.

Code Enforcement PSA Video – Prohibited Signs

In 2012, the California Department of Consumer Affairs published California Tenants: A Guide to Residential Tenants’ and Landlords’ Rights and Responsibilities, it is a resource for both tenants and landlords.

In Westminster, landlords leasing more than 3 residential units (units do not have to be on the same property) must also obtain a business license. Contact the Business License Division at (714) 548-3254.

All property owners are required to maintain their property. This includes paint, landscaped areas, parking areas, commercial center signage, and other structural improvements. Also, keep in mind that commercial parking areas are to be utilized for the parking of light passenger vehicles, and no overnight parking or storage is permitted.

All commercial property owners that lease to a tenant must obtain a business license. Contact a Business License Technician at (714) 548-3258.

The City offers several avenues for reporting a violation:

1. Contact Code Enforcement directly at (714) 548-3246 during normal business hours.
2. Contact the 24-Hour Violation Reporting Hotline at (714) 548-3246. This is a voice mailbox which will accept messages 24 hours a day, and is maintained by the Code Enforcement Division. This line is for non-emergency calls only.

Submit a report using the MyWestminster mobile app. You can download the MyWestminster mobile app for free in the App Store for iPhone and in the Google Play Store for Android.

Please contact the Code Enforcement Division at (714) 548-3246 or submit a report using the My Westminster mobile app. You can download the MyWestminster mobile app for free in the App Store for iPhone and in the Google Play Store for Android.

Please contact the Code Enforcement Division at (714) 548-3246 or submit a report using the My Westminster mobile app. You can download the MyWestminster mobile app for free in the App Store for iPhone and in the Google Play Store for Android.

Please contact Midway City Sanitary District at (714) 893-3553.

Code Enforcement PSA Video - Trash Bins

Please contact the Code Enforcement Division at (714) 548-3246 or submit a report using the My Westminster mobile app. You can download the MyWestminster mobile app for free in the App Store for iPhone and in the Google Play Store for Android.

Code Enforcement PSA Video - Trash Bins

Please contact the Code Enforcement Division at (714) 548-3246 or submit a report using the My Westminster mobile app. You can download the MyWestminster mobile app for free in the App Store for iPhone and in the Google Play Store for Android.

Please contact the Code Enforcement Division at (714) 548-3246 or submit a report using the My Westminster mobile app. You can download the MyWestminster mobile app for free in the App Store for iPhone and in the Google Play Store for Android.

During regular hours call Public Works Maintenance at (714) 895-2876. After hours, contact Police Dispatch at (714) 898-3315.

Information can be obtained from FEMA or California Office of Emergency Services.

During regular hours call Public Works Maintenance at (714) 548-3250.  After hours, contact Police Dispatch at (714) 898-3315.

Call Public Works Maintenance at (714) 548-3250.

If you are indoors, stay there. Get under a desk or table, or crouch down along an inside wall or hallway. If you are outdoors, get into an open area away from trees, buildings, walls and power lines. If you are driving, pull your car to the side of the road and stop. Avoid overpasses or power lines. Remain inside until shaking is over. If you are in a highrise building, stay away from windows and outside walls. Get under a table. Do not use elevators.

Shelters are determined by the American Red Cross. They can be contacted at (714) 481-5300.

Sandbags are available at the City Yard, 14381 Olive Street, Westminster during inclement weather. Sandbags are limited to 12 per resident and identification is required.

If you received a parking citation issued by the Westminster Police Department and believe it was issued in error, you may request an Initial Administrative Review of the citation.

You must contest your citation within the first twenty one (21) calendar days following its issuance by requesting the review form in person or in writing.

Review forms are available at the Westminster Police Department front counter or can be downloaded at: Pay My Citation.

When contesting a parking citation, please remember to include your citation number, vehicle license number and all relevant information you believe supports your case, including copies of supporting documents and any photographs (not returned).

Written requests for review should be mailed to the processing center at:

City of Westminster
P.O. Box 11923
Santa Ana, CA 92711

Results of the Initial Review will be mailed within approximately 45 days. If you are contesting a citation, there is no payment necessary until a final Notice of Decision has been made on your citation.

If you have any questions, please telephone the Citation Processing Center at 1 (800) 781-7241.

If you are dissatisfied with the results of the Initial Administrative Review you may request an Administrative Hearing of the violation no later than twenty one (21) calendar days following the mailing of the results of the Initial Review. The request must be accompanied with a deposit in the amount of the parking penalty. Checks/Money Orders should be made payable to the "City of Westminster" and include the citation number and the vehicle license number. Do not send cash in the mail.

If you are unable to deposit the parking penalty, you must provide written proof of your inability to pay the amount due.

You may request an "Application for Financial Evaluation" form by calling 1 (800) 781-7241.

Please include two (2) copies of the first two pages of the most recent year's tax returns with your application.

Administrative Hearings can be conducted either in person or by mail. You will be notified of your hearing date and time, should you choose to appear in person.

To schedule an Administrative Hearing, call the Processing Center at 1 (800) 781-7241.

If no Administrative Hearing is requested, the results of the Initial Review become final 21 calendar days following the mailing of the results of the Initial Review. Failure to appear at your Administrative Hearing will result in fine forfeiture.

Within 30 calendar days after the mailing of the final decision of the Administrative Hearing, the contestant may seek review by filing an appeal with the West Justice Center at 8141 13th St, Westminster, California, per CVC 40230(a). The West Justice Center will require a $25.00 filing fee for the appeal.

This site uses a 128-bit encryption, which is the standard level of encryption for government services. This is the same security used on all web payment applications. This site does not store any information about your credit card. Once an approval or rejection is received, the information is purged from our system.

The parking citation system allows you to perform web inquiries and to pay your parking citation online. Your citation number can be located on the original ticket or on the Reminder Notice received in the mail. The online parking citation system can also be accessed through this link: Pay My Citation. The system will assist you through the process.

For the security of your personal information, the new online parking citation processing center will allow you to search by citation number or license plate. If you have additional questions, you may call the Customer Service Center at 1 (800) 781-7241.

If you should receive a message the system is unavailable for accepting payments it should be available within one or two hours, or you can call Customer Service at 1 (800) 781-7241. Sometimes the site may not be available for processing.

The rules about parking in the City of Westminster may be found online  under Municipal Codes. Parking regulations may also be found in the California Vehicle Code.

If other citations exist on the same vehicle (same license plate, same owner) as the primary citation, they will be displayed as a courtesy. You may elect to pay any or all of the parking citations by clicking the box next to each citation you want to pay.

If your citation was just issued, it is possible it has not been entered into the database yet. Usually tickets issued by Parking Enforcement Officers are entered into the database within 24 hours. These citations are computer generated. Handwritten parking citations are also written by Parking Enforcement Officers and Police Officers. The citation issued is the payment envelope. These citations can take up to one week to be entered into the database. If your citation is not in the system, call Customer Service at 1 (800) 781-7241.

During the interview, we’re going to ask questions about you as a person, as well as questions pertaining to why you want to work for us, and the skills you possess.

We’re also going to see how well you have prepared, and your specific desire to work at the Westminster Police Department. What do you know about our department? Who is our leadership team? What’s the population, square mileage, and ethnicity of our community?

The interview panel will also be looking at your attire, your hygiene, and how you handle yourself in the interview. Are you confident or reserved? Are you arrogant or militant? Can you speak confidently, or are you scared and intimidated?

Law enforcement is a unique and challenging career choice. This job is not for everyone. It is not a job you simply "try out." If you have never researched police work before and know nothing about law enforcement, we highly recommend you take a detailed look into what we really do, how we do things and what it takes to do them. Prior to beginning any career in law enforcement you are required to complete a 6 month police academy, like the Academies offered at Goldenwest College and Rio Hondo Junior College. Ask about the pre-academy courses.

Having good credit is a good indicator of who you are as a person, in terms of meeting obligations, making wise decisions, maturity, and adhering to deadlines.

We also understand that unexpected events happen in a person’s life, such as a divorce or catastrophic event, may negatively impact your credit. We take this into consideration when reviewing your credit information.

Each applicant is evaluated individually, on a case-by-case basis.

• Felony conviction(s)-disqualification
• Misdemeanor conviction(s)
• Illegal drug usage
• Job termination
• Dishonesty
• Financial Irresponsibility
• All variables are subject to review and based upon the successful completion of a thorough background investigation.

• Meet the minimum Police Officer Standards & Training (POST) Requirements.
• Successfully complete a background investigation.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• A high school diploma or the G.E.D. equivalent (college is preferred).
• A valid California driver’s license.
• 21 years of age or older.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Vision 20/80 uncorrected; 20/20 corrected (color vision and hearing must be normal).
• Good physical conditioning, height and weight proportional; occasionally requires extraordinary physical activity, for example: running, climbing, pushing, pulling, carrying and lifting objects.

Total commitment and determination are needed to initiate and complete the hiring process for interested applicants. Our hiring practice is thorough and we ask our applicants to understand we need them to commit to the process 100%.

You will be involved in an intense background investigation. There will be detailed and confidential information asked of you regarding your criminal history, illegal drug usage, personal finances, medical history, schooling, job history, including personal and job references, prior room mates, current and former spouses, landlords, current and past neighbors and many other resources helpful in determining moral character.

You will be subject to a polygraph examination, written and oral psychological examinations, a medical examination, oral interviews and a variety of requests for specific documentation and information in order to complete the hiring process.

Yes. Depending upon the situation, the Department of Justice (DOJ) or the Orange County DA's Office may conduct a review of any complaint that alleges that a crime was committed. Further, if a violation of Federal law is alleged, a referral may be made to the appropriate Federal Agency.

If the complaint is of a serious nature or the complaint alleges that a member of the department has committed a crime, the Professional Standards Unit will conduct the investigation. If the complaint alleges minor violations of departmental policies and/or procedures, or the complaint alleges acts of discourtesy, the complaint will be forwarded through the chain of command to the member's immediate supervisor for an investigation.

Sergeant R. Reyes is assigned to the Professional Standards Unit and can be reached by telephone at (714) 548-3806 or you can send an email to !PD-PSU@westminster-ca.gov.

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If you speak and write another language, please use a trusted translator to help you complete this form in English.

The Westminster Police Department takes pride in being a highly professional police organization. The Professional Standards Unit will preserve this pride and the public's trust and confidence by conducting thorough and impartial investigations of alleged employee misconduct, providing proactive measures to prevent such misconduct, and by maintaining the highest standards of fairness and respect towards our citizens and employees.

Complaints will be accepted in person, by telephone or by letter. It is preferred that the complaint be made in person by the individual who is directly involved in the allegation against the Westminster Police Department employee.

• Any Supervisor of the Department may accept a complaint.
• Upon receiving the complaint, it will be forwarded to the Professional Standards Unit.
• When the Professional Standards Unit receives a complaint, either the Professional Standards Unit will investigate, or it will be forwarded to the appropriate Supervisor for an investigation.

No. But if a person deliberately makes a false complaint and statement against a member, that person may be criminally prosecuted or held civilly liable.

We report directly to the Executive Command Staff of the department, which includes the Chief of Police.

The complainant and the Department member will be notified that the case is concluded and what the finding was. The case files will not be released. They will be maintained confidentially unless a judge orders disclosure(s).

The Professional Standards Unit is responsible for receiving, processing, supervising and controlling investigations that involve allegations of criminal conduct and acts of misconduct involving members of the Westminster Police Department.

The Westminster Police Department takes pride in being a highly professional police organization. The Professional Standards Unit of the Westminster Police Department will preserve this pride and the public's trust and confidence by conducting thorough and impartial investigations of alleged employee misconduct, providing proactive measures to prevent such misconduct, and by maintaining the highest standards of fairness and respect towards our citizens and employees. The Professional Standards Unit ensures that allegations made against members of the Westminster Police Department are thoroughly and objectively investigated.

The Professional Standards Unit maintains a comprehensive index of all complaints received against all members.

The Professional Standards Unit has the responsibility to investigate:

• Any allegation of criminal conduct involving any member of the department.
• Any allegation of misconduct involving any member of the department.
• Allegations of unnecessary or excessive force used by a member of the department during the performance of their duty.

Police Officers are protected by the Law Enforcement Officer's Bill of Rights and their labor contract. Internal investigations remain confidential until they are concluded. By law, no person involved in the investigation, to include the complainant, witnesses, investigated members, or the Investigators may disclose any information regarding the investigation until it is concluded.

If a car alarm is sounding continually, call the police department at (714) 898-3315, ext. 326, to report it.

Please call with your license plate number or your vehicle identification number. If you cannot locate that information, please be prepared to tell us the date, time and location your car was towed from. If your car was towed by a private party, we will inform you of the name of the tow company, the address if known, and a phone number to contact. If your vehicle was towed for police business, we will inform you of the reason for the car tow and present you with the pertinent information.

In order to receive a vehicle release, you must present a current, valid driver's license and current registration. If you do not have a valid driver's license you must bring someone with you who does. You must be the registered owner or have authorization from the registered owner to obtain a release.

If your car was impounded pursuant to California Vehicle Code Section 14602.6 (driving while his/her license has been suspended, revoked or without ever having been issued a CDL), your car has been impounded for 30 days. You have a right to a hearing to determine the validity of the impound. You must respond in writing, by phone, or in person to schedule a hearing within 10 days of the date of your notice. Once your vehicle is scheduled for release, you will need all pertinent DMV paperwork and current automobile insurance. For further information regarding your impound, please call the Trafficking & Parking Enforcement Unit at (714) 548-3220 or (714) 548-3833.

There are two methods of receiving property from a vehicle if you are not the registered owner.

1. You may contact the owner and have the owner come to the Police Department to sign a release for permission to retrieve property from the vehicle.
2. If the owner is unable to come to the Police Department, you may have the owner prepare a letter authorizing you to remove your property from the vehicle.

A list of your property you are trying to retrieve needs to be listed in the letter. Have the owner include a copy of their driver’s license or California identification with the letter. There is no fee for this service.

If you received a parking citation issued by the Westminster Police Department and believe it was issued in error, you may request an Initial Administrative Review of the citation.

You must contest your citation within the first twenty one (21) calendar days following its issuance by requesting the review form in person or in writing.

Review forms are available at the Westminster Police Department front counter or can be downloaded at: Pay My Citation.

When contesting a parking citation, please remember to include your citation number, vehicle license number and all relevant information you believe supports your case, including copies of supporting documents and any photographs (not returned).

Written requests for review should be mailed to the processing center at:

City of Westminster
P.O. Box 11923
Santa Ana, CA 92711

Results of the Initial Review will be mailed within approximately 45 days. If you are contesting a citation, there is no payment necessary until a final Notice of Decision has been made on your citation.

If you have any questions, please telephone the Citation Processing Center at 1 (800) 781-7241.

You must be a resident or at one time resided in the City of Westminster. You may come to the front counter at the Police Department and present a valid form of photo identification (Drivers License, California Identification, or a passport with a fairly recent photo). A record check of our computer system will be conducted to determine if you have been arrested by our Police Department. Copies of our arrest records only go back to 1997 unless the individual was arrested for retainable felony cases. All other records have been purged and cannot be substantiated with documentation. We will provide you with a letter regarding your criminal history status in our city.

Orange County Juvenile Court limits access to juvenile court records in accordance with T.N.G. v Superior Court (1971) 4 C3d 767, 94 CR 813, and Welfare and Institution Code Section 827. Certain reports may be obtained at the Police Department if you are the minor or parents/guardian of the juvenile. If we are unable to release the report, we will provide you with a form to petition the Orange County Juvenile Court or you may obtain the form from the Juvenile Court, 341 City Drive, P.O. Box 14169, Orange, CA 92613, (714) 935-7000.

The completed petition can be mailed to the above address or delivered to Juvenile Court Reception on the second floor of the Lamoreaux Justice Center. The Juvenile Court does not accept petitions via facsimile. After reviewing the petition, the Presiding Judge of Juvenile Court will either grant or deny the request. A certified copy of the petition is then returned by mail to the petitioner if the petition is granted.

The City of Westminster does not issue parking permits at the present time.

If you are dissatisfied with the results of the Initial Administrative Review you may request an Administrative Hearing of the violation no later than twenty one (21) calendar days following the mailing of the results of the Initial Review. The request must be accompanied with a deposit in the amount of the parking penalty. Checks/Money Orders should be made payable to the "City of Westminster" and include the citation number and the vehicle license number. Do not send cash in the mail.

If you are unable to deposit the parking penalty, you must provide written proof of your inability to pay the amount due.

You may request an "Application for Financial Evaluation" form by calling 1 (800) 781-7241.

Please include two (2) copies of the first two pages of the most recent year's tax returns with your application.

Administrative Hearings can be conducted either in person or by mail. You will be notified of your hearing date and time, should you choose to appear in person.

To schedule an Administrative Hearing, call the Processing Center at 1 (800) 781-7241.

If no Administrative Hearing is requested, the results of the Initial Review become final 21 calendar days following the mailing of the results of the Initial Review. Failure to appear at your Administrative Hearing will result in fine forfeiture.

All qualified applicants are welcome to apply, however, we are not always hiring. Availability depends upon vacancies for the position of Police Officer. If there is no vacancy for the position you desire, you may e-mail a resume to !PD-PSU@westminster-ca.gov. We will contact the most desirable applicants when the next testing process begins.

If you have any questions, please contact Background Investigator Rachel Jackson at (714) 548-3202.

Within 30 calendar days after the mailing of the final decision of the Administrative Hearing, the contestant may seek review by filing an appeal with the West Justice Center at 8141 13th St, Westminster, California, per CVC 40230(a). The West Justice Center will require a $25.00 filing fee for the appeal.

The VINE Program is probably your best source of information. VINE stands for Victim Information and Notification Everyday, and is a free and anonymous service providing victims of crime with information and notification of the custody status of offenders in Orange County Jail. VINE is updated every 15 minutes.

In order to use this service, VINE requires the victim to register by calling a telephone number to create a 4 digit Personal ID Number (PIN). After registering, the victim then provides the offender's name (or alias) and the case number (or booking number) to receive the latest information. Call 1 (800) 721-8021 to use VINE today!

Complaints against police department personnel may be reported one of three ways:

1. over the telephone with the Watch Commander or other on-duty supervisor,
2. in person with a supervisor, either at the police department or a designated site in the field, or
3. in written form via the mail, addressed to the Westminster Police Department.

Although it is important for us to know who is reporting circumstances, anonymous complaints are also accepted.

Westminster Police Department
8200 Westminster Blvd. Westminster, CA 92683
(714) 898-3315
Business Lobby Hours: Monday - Friday (8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.)

Court ordered booking is done by appointment only. To make arrangements, contact the Records Bureau by calling (714) 548-3218 and make an appointment for a "court ordered booking."

You will be asked pertinent information. Please have your court paperwork handy when speaking to the Records Specialist. You will be required to bring the court ordered paperwork with you, as well as a valid identification so that it can be signed off and processed per court requirements.

If you have information about illegal activity in progress that constitutes an immediate threat to someone's physical safety or property, contact the emergency number of the police department (911). Otherwise, if you have information about a crime that has occurred in the City of Westminster, then contact the police department via our business line ((714) 898-3315) to report the information you have.

Business Address
8200 Westminster Blvd., Building 5, Westminster, CA 92683

The police department entrance faces the court, not the street. You may park in the parking structure. Payment is made before you leave at the payment kiosk near the elevator. If there are no spaces left, park in the court parking lot located directly south of the Vietnam Memorial.

From the 405 South
Exit Beach Blvd (SR-39) by following the ramp on the right. Proceed North until 13th street, turn right.

From the 405 North
Exit Beach Blvd (SR-39) and proceed to the light. Turn right at the light and then left at Beach Blvd. Proceed north until 13th street, turn right. 

From the 22 East
Exit Beach Blvd (SR-39) by following the ramp on the right. Proceed South until Westminster Blvd, turn left. All American Way is the next light, turn right. Go to 13th Street and make a left. 

From the 22 West
Exit Beach Blvd (SR-39) by following the ramp on the left. Proceed South until Westminster Blvd, turn left. All American Way is the next light, turn right. Go to 13th Street and make a left.

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If you have general questions about the content of your traffic ticket, you may either stop by the Westminster Police Department, or call them at (714) 898-3315.

You may get help with your car registration through your local California Department of Motor Vehicles.

If a car is blocking your driveway, call the police department at (714) 898-3315. An officer will be dispatched.

If you wish to dispute a traffic citation, you must contact the West Justice Center and request a court trial.

If you have information about illegal activity in progress that constitutes an immediate threat to someone's physical safety or property, contact the emergency number of the police department (911). Otherwise, if you have information about a crime that has occurred in the City of Westminster, then contact the police department via our business line ((714) 898-3315) to report the information you have.

If you have information about illegal activity in progress that constitutes an immediate threat to someone's physical safety or property, contact the emergency number of the police department (911). Otherwise, if you have information about a crime that has occurred in the City of Westminster, then contact the police department via our business line ((714) 898-3315) to report the information you have.

If the child is in immediate danger, please call 911. If you suspect that a child is being neglected or abused, you should call the Child Abuse Registry at (800) 207-4464.

To report a city vehicle being driven recklessly, you may call the Westminster Police Department at (714) 898-3315. To assist us in identifying the proper city department, please try to obtain any identifying information on the vehicle and driver, so we may forward the report to the appropriate city department.

If you have information about illegal activity in progress that constitutes an immediate threat to someone's physical safety or property, contact the emergency number of the police department (911). Otherwise, if you have information about a crime that has occurred in the City of Westminster, then contact the police department via our business line ((714) 898-3315) to report the information you have.

You may report an abandoned vehicle to the police department at (714) 898-3315. The police department will dispatch an officer who will evaluate the situation and mark the vehicle. If the vehicle has not been moved for 72 hours after it has been marked, the Traffic Bureau will tow the vehicle.

Code Enforcement PSA Video - Inoperable Vehicles

If you have information about illegal activity in progress that constitutes an immediate threat to someone's physical safety or property, contact the emergency number of the police department (911). Otherwise, if you have information about a crime that has occurred in the City of Westminster, then contact the Police Department via our business line ((714) 898-3315) to report the information you have.

If you have information about illegal activity in progress that constitutes an immediate threat to someone's physical safety or property, contact the emergency number of the police department (911). Otherwise, if you have information about a crime that has occurred in the City of Westminster, then contact the Police Department via our business line (714-898-3315) to report the information you have.

If you have information about illegal activity in progress that constitutes an immediate threat to someone's physical safety or property, contact the emergency number of the police department (911). Otherwise, if you have information about a crime that has occurred in the City of Westminster, then contact the police department via our business line ((714) 898-3315) to report the information you have.

If the Senior is in immediate danger please call 911. If you suspect that a Senior is being neglected or abused, you should call Adult Protective Service at (800) 451-5155.

Please contact the Graffiti Hotline at (714) 548-3253 or submit a report using the free My Westminster mobile app.

If you have information about illegal activity in progress that constitutes an immediate threat to someone's physical safety or property, contact the emergency number of the police department (911). Otherwise, if you have information about a crime that has occurred in the City of Westminster, then contact the Police Department via our business line ((714) 898-3315) to report the information you have.

Please contact our Public Service Officer in charge of Crime Prevention at (714) 898-3315, extension 590, for information regarding our Neighborhood Watch program.

If your property is of a commercial nature and is properly posted, you may call a tow company for a private property impound. If the vehicle is on private property, such as a single family residence, the property owner may have the vehicle towed away after notification to the local traffic law enforcement agency, per California Vehicle Code 22658(a). Any charges arising from the tow may be recovered through civil means from the registered owner of the vehicle.

This site uses a 128-bit encryption, which is the standard level of encryption for government services. This is the same security used on all web payment applications. This site does not store any information about your credit card. Once an approval or rejection is received, the information is purged from our system.

The parking citation system allows you to perform web inquiries and to pay your parking citation online. Your citation number can be located on the original ticket or on the Reminder Notice received in the mail. The online parking citation system can also be accessed through this link: Pay My Citation. The system will assist you through the process.

For the security of your personal information, the new online parking citation processing center will allow you to search by citation number or license plate. If you have additional questions, you may call the Customer Service Center at 1 (800) 781-7241.

If you should receive a message the system is unavailable for accepting payments it should be available within one or two hours, or you can call Customer Service at 1 (800) 781-7241. Sometimes the site may not be available for processing.

The days and times for street sweeping are posted at the entrance to each residential area off the main streets. You may also contact the City of Westminster Corporation Yard at (714) 895-2876. See the link below for a map showing the days for street sweeping throughout the city.

Street Sweeping Map

The Westminster Police Department provides emergency services twenty four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week. For non-emergencies, please call 714-548-3212. For emergencies, please call 9-1-1.

Business Address
8200 Westminster Blvd., Building 5, Westminster, CA 92683

Business Lobby Hours
Monday - Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Closed Fridays, weekends, and holidays.

Our business service counter provides a variety of functions including:

• Reporting crimes (emergency and non emergency)
• Copies of reports
• Subpoenas services for records or officers
• Citizen complaints
• Vehicle Releases
• Parking citation payments

Bicycles may be licensed at our front lobby located at 8200 Westminster Blvd., Westminster, CA 92683. A Police Aide will assist you with the process. You must have the bike with you, and there is no fee to register it. For any other questions, call our front counter at (714) 898-3315.

The rules about parking in the City of Westminster may be found online  under Municipal Codes. Parking regulations may also be found in the California Vehicle Code.

To obtain a handicapped parking placard, you must contact your local California Department of Motor Vehicles.

You may renew your driving license at your local California Department of Motor Vehicles.

There are laws in place regarding loud and unreasonable noise, and intentionally disturbing another person's peace. Generally, complaints of this nature should not be called in via the 911 system. Instead, call the police department business line ((714) 898-3315) and report the situation so the proper response can be determined.

Please contact the Code Enforcement Division at (714) 548-3246 or submit a report using the My Westminster mobile app. You can download the MyWestminster mobile app for free in the App Store for iPhone and in the Google Play Store for Android.

If other citations exist on the same vehicle (same license plate, same owner) as the primary citation, they will be displayed as a courtesy. You may elect to pay any or all of the parking citations by clicking the box next to each citation you want to pay.

If your citation was just issued, it is possible it has not been entered into the database yet. Usually tickets issued by Parking Enforcement Officers are entered into the database within 24 hours. These citations are computer generated. Handwritten parking citations are also written by Parking Enforcement Officers and Police Officers. The citation issued is the payment envelope. These citations can take up to one week to be entered into the database. If your citation is not in the system, call Customer Service at 1 (800) 781-7241.

If you are a victim of harassment, you may go to the West Justice Center to obtain a restraining order. The address is 8141 13th Street, Westminster, CA 92683. The phone number is (714) 896-7188. For witness coordination, please call (714) 934-4634.

Court Forms for Civil Harassment

Call your local police department . to report abuse. IF THE ABUSE IS LIFE THREATENING, CALL 911. The police can issue an Emergency Protective Order to protect you.

There are several agencies that can provide you with help in getting a Restraining Order, counseling and treatment options, shelter information as well as other legal assistance. Here are a few:

• Restraining Order:
  • Domestic Violence Assistance Program Office located in room 705, 7th floor, at the Superior Court of Orange County, Lamoreaux Justice Center
  • 341 The City Drive S.
    Orange, CA 92868
  • (714) 935-7956
  
  
• National Domestic Violence Hotline:
  • (800) 799-7233
  
  
• Orange County Family Justice Center: Offers comprehensive services
  • 150 W. Vermont Ave.
    Anaheim, CA 92805
  • (714) 765-1645
  • http://www.anaheimfamilyjusticecenter.org
  
  
• Mariposa Women and Family Center: Counseling and support
  • 812 W. Town and Country Rd.
    Orange, Ca 92868-4712
  • (714) 547-6494
  • http://www.mariposacenter.org
  
  
• Legal Assistance:
  • Legal Aid Society of Orange County: (714) 571-5200
  • Public Law Center: (714) 541-1010
  • Orange County Bar Association: (949) 440-6747


• Shelters:
  • Human Options: (877) 854-3594
  • Laura’s House: (949) 498-1511
  • The Sheepfold: (877) 743-3736
  • Women’s Transitional Living Center: (714) 992-1931
  • Interval House: (562) 594-4555 or (714) 891-8121

You will need to plan on spending most of the day at the courthouse preparing the applications, attending the hearing, and obtaining the orders and copies for service. The process can be done on Monday-Friday and should be started before 9:30am. Included are links to the Orange County Court system with more information on domestic violence restraining orders.

OC Court Forms

If you are a victim of harassment you may go to the West Justice Center to obtain a restraining order. The address is 8141 13th Street, Westminster, CA 92683. The phone number is (714) 896-7188. Court Forms for Work Place Restraining Order

Copies of crime and incident reports are available for purchase provided you are involved in the case. You may request a copy of your report through the following methods:

In Person

Please complete and print the Request for Release of Police Records form and come to the police station to pick up a copy of your report. You will need to bring a valid copy of your photo I.D. (driver's license, identification card, or a recent copy of your passport). To find the police department, click here.

Mail

If you choose to request your report by mail, please complete and print the Request for Release of Police Records form with as much information as possible and send it to the following address:

Westminster Police Department
ATTN: Records Division
8200 Westminster Blvd.
Westminster, CA 92683

Please note that we will NOT mail your report back to you. We are required to verify your identity before releasing a report. Please bring a valid copy of your photo I.D. (driver's license, identification card, or a recent copy of your passport).  You will be called when your report is available for pick up. To find the police department, click here.

Costs

To determine the price of your report, you may call the Records Division at (714) 548-3218. The price per page is $.30, and the average length of a report can range from 1 to 10 pages long. We recommend having, at least, $10 dollars handy to cover the cost of a report. We do accept Visa and Mastercard.

Releasing a Report

Some reports take approximately 10-14 days, so it is highly encouraged to call the Records Division to check on the availability of your report at least two weeks before you need it. Same-day service is not always available due to the necessary steps to review the case and, potentially, redact the case from information that may not be eligible for release.

Under the California Public Records Act, some reports are not releasable and your request may need to be reviewed by the Records Division. Our Records Specialists have ten (10) business days to determine if and when a report can be released. You will be notified if we are unable to release the report.

If you were arrested by the Westminster Police Department, you can obtain a copy of the arrest report only after your case has been adjudicated. Prior to adjudication, you must contact the District Attorney’s Office for a copy. Some arrest records may contain information that cannot be released or may need to be redacted. If your report falls under this category, we will inform you at the time of the request what information we can provide you.

Access to criminal history summary records maintained by the California Department of Justice is restricted by law to legitimate law enforcement purposes and authorized Applicant Agencies. Individuals have the right to request a copy of their own criminal history record from the department to review the information for accuracy and completeness. Requests from third parties are not authorized and cannot be honored by the department. If you would like to review the accuracy and completeness of your own criminal history record follow the instructions listed on the Attorney General’s website.

Attorney General's Website

There are two methods of receiving property from a vehicle if you are not the registered owner.

1. You may contact the owner and have the owner come to the Police Department to sign a release for permission to retrieve property from the vehicle.
2. If the owner is unable to come to the Police Department, you may have the owner prepare a letter authorizing you to remove your property from the vehicle.

A list of your property you are trying to retrieve needs to be listed in the letter. Have the owner include a copy of their driver’s license or California identification with the letter. There is no fee for this service.

You must be a resident or at one time resided in the City of Westminster. You may come to the front counter at the Police Department and present a valid form of photo identification (Drivers License, California Identification, or a passport with a fairly recent photo). A record check of our computer system will be conducted to determine if you have been arrested by our Police Department. Copies of our arrest records only go back to 1997 unless the individual was arrested for retainable felony cases. All other records have been purged and cannot be substantiated with documentation. We will provide you with a letter regarding your criminal history status in our city.

Orange County Juvenile Court limits access to juvenile court records in accordance with T.N.G. v Superior Court (1971) 4 C3d 767, 94 CR 813, and Welfare and Institution Code Section 827. Certain reports may be obtained at the Police Department if you are the minor or parents/guardian of the juvenile. If we are unable to release the report, we will provide you with a form to petition the Orange County Juvenile Court or you may obtain the form from the Juvenile Court, 341 City Drive, P.O. Box 14169, Orange, CA 92613, (714) 935-7000.

The completed petition can be mailed to the above address or delivered to Juvenile Court Reception on the second floor of the Lamoreaux Justice Center. The Juvenile Court does not accept petitions via facsimile. After reviewing the petition, the Presiding Judge of Juvenile Court will either grant or deny the request. A certified copy of the petition is then returned by mail to the petitioner if the petition is granted.

Civil subpoenas are served to the “Custodian of Records” during regular business hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., open lunch, and are served by attorneys. 

Civil subpoenas for police records only may be served for an established court hearing.  Typical police records includes arrest reports, traffic collisions reports.. calls for service or event logs, photographs, 911, dispatch audio recordings,  body worn cameras and evidence video, may be served for an established court hearing.  

To better aid the Records staff with searching, we ask that you include:

• case number
• date of the incident
• time of the incident
• street or location of incident 
• full name
• date of birth
• the nature of the crime

• All civil subpoenas must include the $15 initial processing fee by law per Civil Code.
• All civil subpoenas may result with additional fees. See established fee schedule.

• All civil subpoenas must be served with a minimum 15 days of the court hearing and must be stamped by the court.
• Civil subpoenas are responded and sent directly to the court of hearing and address to the CLERK OF THE COURT
• Subpoena service providers for attorneys will be called for a pick-up. Please include your work order number.

*Any subpoenas for city records are still served through the city clerk’s office as standard practice. 

Court ordered booking is done by appointment only. To make arrangements, contact the Records Bureau by calling (714) 548-3218 and make an appointment for a "court ordered booking."

You will be asked pertinent information. Please have your court paperwork handy when speaking to the Records Specialist. You will be required to bring the court ordered paperwork with you, as well as a valid identification so that it can be signed off and processed per court requirements.

If a car alarm is sounding continually, call the police department at (714) 898-3315, ext. 326, to report it.

Please call with your license plate number or your vehicle identification number. If you cannot locate that information, please be prepared to tell us the date, time and location your car was towed from. If your car was towed by a private party, we will inform you of the name of the tow company, the address if known, and a phone number to contact. If your vehicle was towed for police business, we will inform you of the reason for the car tow and present you with the pertinent information.

In order to receive a vehicle release, you must present a current, valid driver's license and current registration. If you do not have a valid driver's license you must bring someone with you who does. You must be the registered owner or have authorization from the registered owner to obtain a release.

If your car was impounded pursuant to California Vehicle Code Section 14602.6 (driving while his/her license has been suspended, revoked or without ever having been issued a CDL), your car has been impounded for 30 days. You have a right to a hearing to determine the validity of the impound. You must respond in writing, by phone, or in person to schedule a hearing within 10 days of the date of your notice. Once your vehicle is scheduled for release, you will need all pertinent DMV paperwork and current automobile insurance. For further information regarding your impound, please call the Trafficking & Parking Enforcement Unit at (714) 548-3220 or (714) 548-3833.

The City of Westminster does not issue parking permits at the present time.

If you have general questions about the content of your traffic ticket, you may either stop by the Westminster Police Department, or call them at (714) 898-3315.

You may get help with your car registration through your local California Department of Motor Vehicles.

If a car is blocking your driveway, call the police department at (714) 898-3315. An officer will be dispatched.

Please contact WPD Traffic and Parking Control at (714) 548-3220, or the city's Traffic Engineer at (714) 548-3462.

If you wish to dispute a traffic citation, you must contact the West Justice Center and request a court trial.

To report a city vehicle being driven recklessly, you may call the Westminster Police Department at (714) 898-3315. To assist us in identifying the proper city department, please try to obtain any identifying information on the vehicle and driver, so we may forward the report to the appropriate city department.

You may report an abandoned vehicle to the police department at (714) 898-3315. The police department will dispatch an officer who will evaluate the situation and mark the vehicle. If the vehicle has not been moved for 72 hours after it has been marked, the Traffic Bureau will tow the vehicle.

Code Enforcement PSA Video - Inoperable Vehicles

If your property is of a commercial nature and is properly posted, you may call a tow company for a private property impound. If the vehicle is on private property, such as a single family residence, the property owner may have the vehicle towed away after notification to the local traffic law enforcement agency, per California Vehicle Code 22658(a). Any charges arising from the tow may be recovered through civil means from the registered owner of the vehicle.

To obtain a handicapped parking placard, you must contact your local California Department of Motor Vehicles.

You may renew your driving license at your local California Department of Motor Vehicles.