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IMPORTANT: Due to COVID-19, our lobby hours have been modified to Monday-Thursday, 8:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.
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.
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| Mailing Address: Westminster Police Department 8200 Westminster Blvd., Bldg. 5 Westminster, CA 92683 |
Business Lobby Hours Closed weekends and holidays. |
| DIVISION | PHONE NUMBER | HOURS |
| Emergency Calls for Service or Reporting Crimes in Progress | 9-1-1 | 24 hours |
| Non-emergency Police Dispatch | (714) 548-3212 | 24 hours |
| General Recorded Information & Operator Assistance | (714) 898-3315 | 24 hours |
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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 | M-F, 9am-4pm |
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For copies of police reports, subpoena services, payment of citations, and vehicle releases. |
(714) 548-3218 |
M-F, 8am-5pm Closed weekends and holidays. |
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Vehicle Releases You must bring a valid vehicle registration, valid driver license, and proof of insurance before your vehicle is released. |
(714) 898-3315 |
M-F, 9am-4pm No weekend or holiday releases. |
| Vehicle Repossessors: Required Notification | (714) 548-3212 | 24 hours |
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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 |
M-F, 8am to 4pm By appointment only. |
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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. |
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Animal Control Service Counter 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. |
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Registration for Sex, Drug, or Arson Requirements Appointments are made for Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays only. |
(714) 548-3216 | By appointment only. |
| Administration | (714) 548-3200 | business hours |
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Examines properties in response to a complaint, observes violations of the Municipal Code, etc. |
(714) 548 - 3246 | business hours |
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crime data, preventable crimes tracking |
(714) 548-3206 | business hours |
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Responsible for explorers program, investigating crimes against property, persons, and the public. |
(714) 548-3207 | business hours |
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Provides all photographic and DNA services for the department and manages crime scene investigations. |
(714) 548-3214 | business hours |
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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 |