| How do I get a copy of a Police Report?
Anyone can receive a police report by simply coming into the Records Section of SCMPD, which is located in the Chatham Annex at 295 Police Memorial Blvd.. It takes at least 24-hours for incident reports to be processed by the Records Section to be available for the public.
Some tips to help you in receiving a report:
- If possible, please keep a copy of the report number that was given to you by the police officer and bring that number with you. It is called the CRN
- If not, you must know the date and exact location where the incident occurred.
- Police reports are 25 cents per page of a requested report. (Please bring adequate change)
Reports can also be obtained by mail. First you must call the Records Section at 912- 651-6691 and obtain the cost of the report and then send a self-addressed stamped envelope along with payment to:
Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department
Records Section
PO Box 8032
Savannah GA 31412
Be sure to include how the department can contact you should questions arise concerning your request.
How do I retrieve a vehicle that's been towed?
All vehicles illegally parked in the City of Savannah are towed at owners expense. Affected motorists must obtain a vehicle release form from police headquarters at Habersham and Oglethorpe Streets in order to claim any towed vehicle.
You must come to police headquarters in person and provide proof of ownership - which is a picture identification and the vehicle's currrent registration or title - is required to obtain a vehicle release form from SCMPD. An insurance card is not proof of ownership. You must then contact the individual towing company to arrange to have your vehicle released.
How to have a Free Home or Business Security Inspection?
The Crime Prevention Officers of each precinct are available on an appointment basis to come to your home or business, inspect it for security and give you advice on how to better protect you, your family and your belongings. The officers will show you how to properly mark your larger valuables for identification and how to make an inventory list. The service is free of charge! If you are interested in having this free service performed simply contact your local precinct at the following numbers to arrange for an appointment.
- West Chatham Precinct - APO Dianne Williams - 652-6573
- Downtown Precinct - SCpl. Willet Williams - 651-6990
- Central Precinct - Cpl. Tony Lopez 651-6931
- Soutside Precinct - Cpl. John Simmons 351-3400
• Islands Precinct- PTL. Matt Stowe -525-3008
Bicycle Registration
The department now registers bicycles for owners at no cost! All you have to do is contact one of the Precinct's Crime Prevention Officers listed above and they will register your bicycle with SCMPD. The Precinct's often have Bike Rodeo's and Safety Seminars and will be registering bikes on those ocassions as well. The service is free and is an excellent way to protect your property in case of theft.
This service will be conducted on an appointment basis so please contact the precinct prior to your visit. To see where your precinct is located, go back to the home page and click on "Precinct Maps, Where's My Precinct?" You can download the form by clicking on the attached form below, printing it, filling it out and taking it and your bike to your nearest Precinct. Remember to call before you go to ensure personnel are available to assist you at the Precinct Office.
Fingerprinting
The Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department does offer limited finger printing services through its Forensics Department. The service is available on Tuesdays and Thursdays, except holidays, from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Those seeking this service should contact the Forensics Office to schedule an appointment and determine if the service requested is available.
Appointments can be made by calling 912-652-6640. |