Police
* How many Police Officers are there in the Independence Police Department?
* What is the police department's policy on racial profiling?
Reporting a Crime
* When should you call 911?
* What should you do if you see a crime occurring?
* Do I have to give my name when I call 911?
Records and Permits
* How do I get a copy of an accident report?
* How do I get a copy of an aided or complaint report?
Warrant Information
* I think there is a warrant for my arrest. How do I find out?
* How can I clear a warrant?
* Do arrest or bench warrants expire?
Internal Affairs
* How do I make a complaint?
* Must an individual identify themselves to report an allegation?
Housing Patrol
* I need help from the Police. Should I call 911 or the Police dispatch?
Employment Opportunities
* How do I become a Police Officer?
* What are the benefits?
* How do I become a part-time crossing guard?
Community Affairs (Comming Soon)
* What are the laws are on lights on cars such as Black Lights or neon glow
lights?
A. Sec. 169 Special Restrictions on lamps
(b) Except as required pr permitted in Sections 160 (Pertains to Emergency vehicles) and 170 ( Pertains to School Busses) no person shall drive or move any vehicle or equipment upon any highway with any lamp or device capable of displaying red light visible from any directly in front of the center thereof, nor shall any vehicle or equipment upon any highway have any lamp or device displaying any color of light visible from directly in front of the center thereof except white or amber or any shade of color between white and amber.
In regards to black outs, Tail lights must be plainly visible from a distance of 1,000 feet and head lamps must also be clearly discernible at a 1,000 feet and with black outs they are not.
* Is it true that after the third ticket for loud music they will yank my system out?
A. No there is nothing in the ordinance calling for the stereo to be removed from the vehicle.
