FAQs • Sanger, CA • CivicEngage

What do I do if I see a crime in progress or suspicious activity occuring?: If it is an emergency, dial 9-1-1. If it is not an emergency, you can contact our Dispatch at (559) 875-8521. Please be as detailed as possible when giving information to dispatchers.

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Police Department

1. How do I pay a parking ticket?: You can pay by mail or online. If you pay by mail, make the money order/cashier’s check/personal check out to “City of Sanger” and mail to:
City of Sanger
C/O Citation Processing Center
P.O. Box 10479
Newport Beach, CA 92658-0479

2. Do I need to make an appointment for Live Scan or fingerprinting?: No appointments are necessary. Walk-ins only. Read more about these services.

3. Do I need to make an appointment to get my property back?: Yes. Please contact CSO Paul Welch at 559-875-8522 to make an appointment. Or you can fill out a Property Release Appointment Request Form.

4. What do I need to get my property back?: When you come in for your appointment to get your property released back to you, please remember to bring photo identification. Learn more about retrieving property.

5. What can I do if my neighbors are playing their music too loudly until late at night?: You can call our dispatch at (559) 875-8521 to report loud music.

6. Where do I go to get a citation signed off?: You can come in to the Police Department lobby located at 1700 7th St. between the hours of 8:00 am - 12:00 pm & 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday to get your citation signed off. If you are not available during those times, you can contact our dispatch at (559) 875-8521 to request an Officer to sign it off.

7. My vehicle was towed, how do I go about getting it back?: You will need to come in to the Police Department Lobby between the hours of 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, we are closed for lunch from 12:00 - 1:00, Monday - Friday. We will only release to the Registered Owner of the vehicle. You will need to bring valid photo identification, 2 currently licensed drivers, proof of valid registration, proof of valid insurance and $100.00. Please also have the case number and/or vehicle license plate or VIN number available.

8. How do I file a police report?: You can file a police report by coming in to the lobby of the Police Department or contacting our Dispatch at (559) 875-8521. If it is an emergency please call 9-1-1.

9. Can I remain anonymous when making a complaint about a situation?: Yes you can remain anonymous. If you are speaking with a dispatcher or Officer please inform them that you wish to remain anonymous, or you can call our anonymous tip line at (559) 876-6300 ext. 5400.

10. What do I do if I see a crime in progress or suspicious activity occuring?: If it is an emergency, dial 9-1-1. If it is not an emergency, you can contact our Dispatch at (559) 875-8521. Please be as detailed as possible when giving information to dispatchers.

11. How do I obtain a copy of a police report, and how much will it cost?: To obtain a copy of a police report you will need to fill out a request for information form and turn it in to our Records Department. It can take up to 10 days to process the request after the form has been turned in. The cost of a police report is $5.00 for the first page and $1.00 for each additional page. For more information you can contact our Records Department at (559) 875-8522.

12. How do I go on a ride along?: You must be at least 16 years old to do a ride along. Print out the Ride Along Form, fill it out, make sure it is signed and bring it in to the Police Department. Once your form has been processed, you will be contacted by the Watch Commander.