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How do I find out if someone is in jail?: You can go online to parkercountytx.com or call 682-229-2347.
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Police Department

1. What are the operating hours for various sections of the Police Department?: Dispatch and Patrol are open 24 hours per day.

Administration, Records, and Property/Evidence are open 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday to Friday, excluding all city holidays.

2. How do I get a copy of a police accident report?

There are now two ways to obtain a copy of an accident report.

First, you can obtain a copy of an accident report in person between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday at Weatherford Police Department located at 801 Santa Fe Drive, Weatherford, Texas. There is a $6.00 charge per report. We do not fax, mail, or email reports. Please keep in mind that certain information is not considered public and may be omitted from specific accident reports.

Second, you can now obtain copies of accident reports online. The process is simple and easy to follow. Simply go to the website www.policereports.us. From the home page, click on the State of Texas. Then scroll down and click on the Weatherford Police Department link. On the top left portion of that page, you must fill in two of the three search criteria necessary to access the report; the search criteria includes the report number, the date of the accident and/or the last name of any of the parties involved in the collision. After entering your search criteria, the program will show you the accident report you selected. Click on the blue accident number and it will direct you to the online pay system where you can purchase your accident report. You can pay with a credit card or a pre-paid account if you have one. If you have any questions regarding purchasing accident reports online, please contact police records at (817) 598-4310.
Accident Reports Online

3. How can I obtain a copy of a police report?: You can obtain a public copy of an offense report in person between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday at Weatherford Police Department located at 801 Santa Fe Drive, Weatherford, Texas. We do not fax, email, or mail reports. Please keep in mind that limited information is considered “public.” Due to legal restrictions, certain information will be omitted from public copies of offense reports.

4. My vehicle has been impounded by Weatherford Police. How can I get it back?: Providing that your vehicle is not being held as evidence, you will need to bring one or more of the following documentation papers to the WPD Communications Department to obtain a release form:

A. Original title – If state is a title holding state, provide the vehicle registration.
B. Title receipt – Original bill of sale if inside of 30 days. If older than 30 days, you must go to the Auto Registration office and bring the title up to date first.
C. Notarized letter from the registered owner giving you permission to take possession of their vehicle. If you are a family member, you can use the state approved form, which allows a close family member to take possession of the vehicle.
D. Court order giving you authority to take possession of the vehicle.
E. Probate or divorce paperwork stating the vehicle has been given to you.
F. Photo ID – name must match the name on the title/receipt/bill of sale. (Unless you have a notarized letter from the owner stating you can pick up the vehicle.) If the name on the title is a company or dealership, the company or dealership must provide a notarized letter on letterhead stating a) the name of the person and that he/she is authorized to pick up the vehicle and b) all vehicle information.
G. Proof of liability insurance on the vehicle that was impounded must be provided before vehicles can be released.

The WPD uses the following wrecker services:
AA Wrecker (located at 1401 Ranger Highway, 817-341-3565)
Sargent’s Wrecker (located at 1763 North Main Street, 817-596-3566)
Miller’s Wrecker(located at 491 Green Branch Road, 817-341-1133)
Ace’s Wrecker (located at 1233 B Linville Lane, 817-599-4111)
Longhorn Wrecker (located at 2950 FM 920, 817-341-7676)

Please contact the appropriate wrecker service regarding storage/impound fees.

If you have questions, please contact the Communications Office 24 hours per day at 817-598-4300.

5. Can I get someone to speak to various groups about community issues?: Yes. Contact the Police Department at 817-598-4345 at least two weeks in advance of your event. We will need to know approximately how many people will be at the event, their age range, when and where it will be held, what topics you would like for us to discuss and how long you would like our presentation to last.

6. Can I ride with a police officer?: Yes. People of any age can ride out with an officer, as long as their criminal history is clear and they, or their guardian, has completed a waiver of liability form. Requirements...

7. I am leaving town for several days. Can I request extra patrol?: Yes. Vacation Home Watch is a free service offered by Weatherford Police and can give you, our citizens, peace of mind while you are away from home. Program Details

8. I have a complaint against a Weatherford Police Department employee. What do I do?: The Weatherford Police Department is committed to maintaining a professional police force and department. We have both officers and civilian employees working for the department. If anyone has a complaint regarding an officer’s or civilian employee’s actions, he/she is encouraged to speak with a department representative about the incident. Everyone should know that they have the right to make a complaint and that no retaliation will come as a result of that complaint. The department will diligently investigate the complaint and implement corrective measures if they are warranted.

9. How do I find out if someone is in jail?: You can go online to parkercountytx.com or call 682-229-2347.
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10. I need to be fingerprinted for a job application or professional license, will the police department do this?: Fingerprinting services are provided to the public Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Weatherford Police Department (located at 801 Santa Fe Drive). Appointments for fingerprinting may be requested by emailing wpdfingerprints@weatherfordtx.gov or calling Cpl. Turnbow at (817) 598-4419.

11. I received a ticket from a City of Weatherford Officer. What do I do now?: You have fifteen calendar days from the date of the citation to contact the Weatherford Municipal Court. The Municipal Court is located inside the Weatherford City Hall at 303 Palo Pinto. Their phone number is 817-598-4120 and they are open Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Municipal Court

12. Does the police department give escorts or civil standbys in certain situations?: Generally, we do not provide police escorts; however, if public safety is at risk or you believe that a police escort or civil standby is needed please call dispatch with the information and they will be glad to help.

13. How do I find out which detective is handling my case?: Call the Weatherford Police Department general information line at 817-598-4310 and give them your information and they will determine who is working your case.

14. How do I get a protective order?: If you think you need a protective order contact the Parker County Attorney’s Office Assault/Family Violence Unit at 118 West Columbia Weatherford, TX 76086 Phone 817-594-8409.

15. Can I make a police report over the phone or does a police officer have to come to my house?: The Weatherford Police Department will take a report in person or by phone. We understand the needs of today’s citizens and understand that you might not have the time to wait for an officer to make the scene. There are certain offenses where officers will have to meet with you face to face.

16. What do I need to do to keep someone off my property?: Officers can give “criminal trespass warnings” to subjects that you do not want on your property. If a violation happens after these warnings are given, the offender may go to jail.

17. Are BB-guns and air rifles legal inside the city?: Current ordinance prohibits the firing of any BB-gun, air rifle or firearm within the city limits. It also prohibits the use of a slingshot in a public place.

18. Does the Weatherford Police Department auction cars?: Yes. Periodically, the Weatherford Police Department will have an auction to clear out the wrecker lots for vehicles that remain unclaimed. These auctions are announced in the local paper ahead of time or you can call the property department and ask when the next auction will be held.

19. Can I get a criminal history or background check ran on someone?: Please be advised that the City of Weatherford may not conduct criminal history checks for a non-criminal justice purpose. You can check with the Crime Records Division of the Texas Department of Public Safety and access these records for a fee. There are also private sites available on the internet.

20. Does the City of Weatherford require alarm permits?: At this time the City of Weatherford does not require alarm permits. An ordinance is being worked on to change this in the near future.

21. Do I have to have a permit to solicit inside the city?: Yes. There are three different types of permits for persons requesting to solicit inside the city. A peddler permit, an itinerant vendor permit and a religious solicitor permit. Peddlers and itinerant vendors are charged a fee for this service while religious solicitors are not; however, religious solicitors must meet the charitable organizations guidelines set up by the state.
Anyone who has a warrant or a criminal history for fraud and/or theft will not be given a permit. It is a crime to solicit within the city without the approved permit.

22. How do I file for a report under the Open Records Act?: Your request must be in writing. Only written requests trigger a governmental body's obligations under the Public Information Act.
Your request should be for documents or other information that is already in existence. Governmental bodies are not required to answer questions, perform legal research, or comply with a continuing request to supply information on a periodic basis as such information is prepared in the future.
Requests made by facsimile or electronic mail must be addressed to the Officer for Public Information or the chief administrative officer in order to trigger an obligation under the Public Information Act.

23. How do I report suspicious neighbors or drug activity?: You can either telephone police dispatch at 817-598-4300, or you can go online to the city webpage and click on the “citizen service request” icon on the left side of the page. A pop-up window will be displayed. On the right hand side click “create new issue” under actions. Fill in the blanks. Detailed information about the activities, the persons involved, vehicle descriptions (tag numbers, make and model of car), hours when activity occurs, etc., will assist investigators. Results may not be seen immediately. Cases involving conspiracy or high level drug trafficking can be complicated and time consuming.

24. Cars are speeding down my street. What can be done?: Call the Weatherford Police Department and report the problem. For the speeding, we can put the radar trailer on the street, (for about a week) which monitors the speed of vehicles and instantly educates drivers by flashing the current speed. Usually this works well and no further action is needed. If necessary we would follow this up with speed enforcement details (officers operating radar and issuing summons when appropriate).

25. How can I report a traffic related problem in my neighborhood?: You can report traffic related problems in your neighborhood by calling the police non-emergency number at 817-598-4310. Please provide information to the Call Taker about the location and nature of the problem, when it occurs, and whether or not you would like to have an officer call you back. The problem will be forwarded to the appropriate unit for response and action.

26. Do I have to call the police if my vehicle is the only one involved in an accident?: If your vehicle cannot be safely driven away, there is an injury or there is damage to any other person’s property, then YES you have to call the police to work the accident.

27. What can I do about identity theft?: Contact your local police department as soon as possible to generate a police report. Even if the Identity Theft has taken place in another city or state, you will need to show proof you have made contact with a police agency.
You can view an information booklet on what you can do by visiting the attorney general web page @ http://www.oag.state.tx.us/consumer/identity_theft.shtml.