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What
is the address of the Loveland Police Department?
The Loveland Police Department
is located in the Loveland Police and Courts Building at 810 East 10th
Street, Ste. 100, Loveland, Colorado 80537.
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What
is the phone and fax number for the Loveland Police Department?
The general phone
number is 970-667-2151.
The general fax
number is 970-962-2916.
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How
do I file a
complaint against an employee of the Police Department?
There are a few different ways to
accomplish this. You can call the Lieutenant in charge of
Professional Standards at 962-2225; You can come down to the Police Department
and speak to the on-duty shift Supervisor; or you can
come down to the Police Department and request a "Complaint
Packet." There is also
the option of having the information mailed, if needed.
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I
was involved in a traffic accident and left the scene.
Can I still make a report?
A
police investigation cannot be completed as the vehicles and
accident scene are gone. Accidents in which the drivers leave the scene are
primarily a civil matter of financial liability.
However, if you exchanged information with the other driver(s) and
later found the information you were given was false, we might want
to have an officer speak with you.
If
you need a report for insurance purposes or another reason, a cold
accident report can be completed. This report indicates that no
investigation was completed. In order to complete a cold
accident report, you will need to come to the Loveland Police
Department Records Unit and complete the form.
Please note that the announcement of an accident alert made in
Larimer County does not pertain to accidents occurring within the
jurisdiction of the Loveland Police Department.
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How
can I report a road rage incident?
If you witness road
rage please note the description of the vehicle(s) involved, the
direction of travel and a description of the driver(s) if possible.
If you have a cellular telephone please pull to a safe area
and dial *DUI or *CSP to
report the incident to the local law enforcement authorities.
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How
do I get in touch with animal control?
The Loveland Police Department
contracts with the Larimer County Humane Society for all
issues related to animal control.
Their phone number is: 970-226-3647.
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How
can I get fingerprinted for a job?
To obtain adult
fingerprinting for purposes other than criminal or immigration
please call 970-962-2051 ext. 1020.
Fingerprinting is done at the Loveland Police Department by
an independent professional by appointment only and there is a fee.
Please leave your name and phone number on the voicemail and
someone will contact you.
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How
can I obtain a copy of a police report?
Loveland Police Department
has developed policies and procedures regarding the
release of reports that are in compliance with both legislative and
case law, balancing public disclosure with privacy rights.
Colorado state law and the Loveland Police Department regulates who may receive copies of cases depending on a variety of
circumstances such as (but not limited to) the type of report,
status of the investigation, involvement in the report, and ages of
individuals involved in the report.
In some instances your copy of the report may have certain
information blacked out depending on the disposition of the case or
the persons involved.
Copies of police
reports are generally available three working days after the
incident has been reported and most reports are free of charge. If a
report is older than 5 years three business days may be required to process the request.
To request a copy of
a police report you need to provide any pertinent information
including names, dates, locations and case number if known.
You may request this information by completing this
FORM
and either fax or mail it. Please be sure to sign your name in the
signature field and include the date.
1.
Fax a request to the Records Section at 970-962-2916.
2.
Mail a request to the Loveland Police Department Records
Section at 810 E 10th St.,
Ste. 100, Loveland, CO 80537.
Be sure to include a self-addressed stamped envelope.
3.
Visit the Loveland Police Department at 810 East 10th
St. between 8AM and 5PM Monday through Friday.
If you mail or fax
your request, it takes approximately 3 days from receipt of request
to process the report. If
you come to the LPD your request can often be processed within 15
minutes of arrival.
Please note that
names, addresses, telephone numbers and any other information
contained in any police report may not be used for the purposes of
soliciting business for pecuniary gain.
CRS 24-72-305.5
If you have
additional questions on obtaining copies of police reports, please
call 970-962-2267. If
you get voicemail, please leave your name, phone number and brief
message and a Records Clerk will return your call.
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I
think I might have an unpaid parking or traffic ticket.
How do I find out?
To find out
information on unpaid tickets you will need to call either the
Loveland Municipal Court or the Larimer County Court depending on
the type of violation you received.
The Municipal Court number is 970-962-2482.
The phone number for the Larimer County Court - Loveland
Branch is 970-679-4421 .
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Where
do I pay my ticket?
If you received a pink
copy of your ticket issued by the Loveland Police Department or the
Humane Society, the ticket was directed to the Municipal Court.
Municipal Court appearances are held on Mondays and
Wednesdays at 810 East 10th Street, Loveland, CO.
The Municipal Court handles the following functions:
cashier, scheduling and collections.
Certain municipal traffic violations require a court
appearance so you may wish to call the Court for additional
information on your ticket. The
City Attorney’s office is located at 810 E. 10th Street. Hours for both the Municipal Court and the City Attorney’s
office are Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM.
For more information call 962-2482.
Penalty assessment
traffic fines may be paid in person from 8 AM to 5 PM, Monday
through Friday at the Municipal Court office.
Fines may also be mailed and must be post marked prior to
scheduled court appearance.
If you received a blue
copy of your ticket from the Loveland Police Department your ticket
was directed to the Larimer County Court.
Your required court appearance will be through Larimer County
Court, either in Loveland or Ft. Collins.
For information on County tickets please call County Court at
679-4421 during business hours (closed from 12-1).
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How
can I find out a person’s criminal history in Loveland?
Adult records of
arrest are generally considered public records and are available
through a criminal history request.
To obtain this documentation concerning an individual’s
arrest history, you will need to provide the Loveland Police Department
with the individual’s full name and
date of birth. Only
adult arrests and all traffic infractions occurring in the Loveland
Police Department jurisdiction will be listed.
There is a cost of $3.00.
Requests are accepted via mail (include a check for $3.00 and
a self-addressed stamped envelope) or at the Records Section counter
Monday - Friday between 8am and 5 PM. Requests via FAX are not processed. Please allow three business days for mail in requests to be
processed.
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How
do I schedule a ride-along with a police officer?
The Loveland Police Department
allows citizens to accompany uniform patrol officers
during the course of their assigned duties.
This perspective provides the citizens with an opportunity to
see police officer work first hand.
There is an age restriction for the ride-along but it is
subject to the on-duty supervisor’s discretion.
The subject must be at least 12 years of age.
All riders must sign a waiver and any rider under the age of
18 must have their waiver signed by a parent or legal guardian.
Riders are limited to two rides per year.
To schedule a
ride-along or to receive more information, please call 970-667-2151.
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Does
the Loveland Police Department have a narcotics hot line where I can
leave information?
Our hotline for reporting narcotic information is:
962-2678.
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How
can I find out which officer or detective is handling my case?
You may call the
Records Section at 970-962-2267, Monday - Friday from 8:00am -
5:00pm
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What
is the process for obtaining a permit to carry a concealed weapon?
Concealed weapon
permits are issued through the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office. For additional information on this process, contact the
Sheriff’s Department at 970-489-7000.
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I
would like to obtain a list of all registered sex offenders living
in Loveland. How do I
obtain such a list? Can
I obtain a photo of a registered sex offender?
The Loveland Police Department
will release a list of
registered sex offenders who have
registered with the Loveland Police Department and who reside within
the jurisdiction. The following information may be released: The name of the
registered sex offender; last known address;
birth date; physical description; sex; and conviction resulting in
registration. A mug photograph of any registered sexual offender may also
be obtained for a fee of $3.00 per photo.
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How
long does the Loveland Police Department
keep records of criminal
activity?
It depends on the
type of activity. Reports
of deaths and missing persons are considered permanent records and
are kept indefinitely. Offense activity
is kept
for 10 years plus the current year. Traffic
citations and traffic accidents are kept for 5 years plus
the current year.
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How
can I get my record removed from the LPD system?
Requests for
expungements and the sealing of a record are handled through the
District Court of Larimer County.
If you need additional information on either of these
processes, you will need to contact the Clerk of the Larimer
District Court at 970-490-7000.
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Where
do I pay my parking ticket?
Payment for parking
tickets issued by the Loveland Police Department can be paid at the
Loveland Municipal Court, 810 East 10th Street, Loveland
CO.
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Where
can I obtain a handicapped placard?
Call the Larimer County Clerk at 970-679-4547 or visit them
at their location at 205 E. 6th Street Loveland.
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I
received a bad check from someone. What do I do now?
The District Attorney's Bad Check Restitution Program accepts bad
checks up to $1,500.00. Bad checks in excess of $1,500.00
should be submitted to the Loveland Police Department for
investigation of criminal charges per the Loveland Police Department
Fraudulent Check guidelines.
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What do I do about an Email I received asking
for money ("Nigerian Scam")?
Nobody polices the Internet. Anytime someone makes an offer of money
for doing nothing, it is a scam. The person who initiates contact
with such a deal is preying upon the human nature of "instant
wealth". Often the perpetrator identifies themselves as a
businessman, attorney or government official. Reading closely will
usually reveal information that the perpetrator has illegally come
into some large amount of money themselves. The trend has recently
grown to offering phone numbers for a more personal contact. The
suspect may sound very professional and friendly during phone
conversation and sometimes several phone contacts are made to
procure the trust of the targeted person. Be assured that the
suspect only wants your bank account number to withdraw all the
funds in it. More often than not, the suspect is in another country
that may not have an extradition treaty with America for Theft. When
the Nigerian equivalent of our FBI investigated scams in that
country, they found that several high ranking government officials
were involved. The best thing to do if you receive one of these
e-mails is to delete it and forget it.
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Does the Loveland Police Department do VIN (Vehicle
Identification Number) Checks?
In the past, the
Loveland Police Department did do VIN checks, verifying that the VIN
attached to a vehicle is not reported as stolen.
Unfortunately, due to staffing levels and other financial reasons,
we are unable to offer this service. If a VIN check is needed,
currently, the Colorado State Patrol will handle these checks for a
fee, call (303)239-4501. Local Emissions stations and Berthoud
PD (970-532-2611) will
perform the check for a fee.
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Is there an on-line
source for information regarding local crime rates?
The Bureau of Justice
Statistics web page is a user friendly source for local crime rate
information. This web page will allow you to conduct a side by side
comparison of cities based on one year of data, single agency
trends, or trends in one variable. The address for the web page
is:
http://bjsdata.ojp.usdoj.gov/dataonline/Search/Crime/Local/LocalCrime.cfm
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