Search Results

3219 Results Found

What can be done about illegally parked vehicles, such as those blocking a driveway?

Contact the department at 415-453-5330, and an officer will be dispatched. If the person who reported the illegally parked vehicle is at the location, goes out to meet the officer, and explains to them that he or she cannot leave the driveway due to its being blocked, the officer can impound the vehicle.

How can I report an abandoned vehicle?

A person may call the police department at 415-453-5330 to report an abandoned vehicle. An officer will be dispatched and will place a warning notice on the vehicle notifying the owner that the vehicle may be in violation of being parked on the roadway, in one spot, for over 72hrs. An officer will return after...

How can I find out if my vehicle has been towed?

A person may call the police department and provide the vehicle license plate number to the police dispatcher. The dispatcher will check the status of the vehicle and will inform the person whether or not their vehicle has been impounded.

How can I get my car out of impound?

The registered owner must come to the Fairfax Police Department to obtain a release for the vehicle (releases are only given to the registered owner/s). If the registered owner does not have a valid California driver's license, he/she must bring along a person who possesses a valid California driver's license. You should call the police...

How can I contest a parking violation?

Directions are on the reverse of your copy of the parking citation.  Do not send payment if contesting! Pursuant to California Vehicle Code Section 40215(a) you may contest the citation within 21 days of Issuance by requesting an Administrative Review.  You may request an Administrative Review of the citation by filing a written request on...

How can I contest a traffic citation?

A person who receives a traffic citation may contest it by going to the court he/she is cited to (listed on the citation) and posting bail (paying the amount of the citation). After the person has posted bail, the court clerk will assign a court date. On the specified date, the person will be able...

Will an arrest affect my child's driving license?

Alcohol and drug related charges can affect your child's future driving privileges.

Is it illegal for my child to smoke cigarettes?

It is illegal for minors, under 18 years of age, to possess, purchase or smoke cigarettes, or to possess smoking products such as pipes, tobacco, papers, etc.

Will an arrest affect my child's record after the age of 18?

A juvenile's records can be sealed after the age of 17. A request has to be made to the court. You can contact our Juvenile officer for further information regarding sealing of juvenile records.

Is my child's arrest kept confidential?

Arrests of juvenile crime offenders are kept confidential from the public and media.

How can I find out about becoming a Fairfax Police Department Dispatcher?

You can check out the Department's Careers page. Or you can contact the Fairfax Police Department directly.

What if I need to contact the Fairfax Police Department and I either don't speak English, or I am hearing or speech impaired?

The Fairfax Police Department is equipped with T.D.D. devices for communicating with the hearing and/or speech impaired via both 9-1-1 and the non-emergency numbers. Language translation service is also available on a limited basis. When language translation is needed via 9-1-1, your call can be transferred directly to a translator for. The dispatcher will stay...

What number do I call to report a non-emergency situation like a "noise complaint" or crime that did not just occur?

Most non-emergency situations should be reported by calling the department's business number at 415-453-5330. For reporting "lost property", "stolen bicycles" (with no suspect information), inquiries about a police report, or to leave a message for an officer, you should call the department's business number at 415-453-5330.

When I call 9-1-1, what do I need to tell them?

The dispatcher will ask several questions. It is important that you listen to the dispatcher and follow their directions. STAY ON THE PHONE UNTIL THE DISPATCHER TELLS YOU IT IS OKAY TO HANG UP. They will need to know as much as you can tell about the following: What has occurred or is occurring? Where...

What happens when I call 9-1-1 from my cell phone?

All cellular 9-1-1 calls go to the California Highway Patrol. When necessary, the CHP transfers the call to the appropriate local agency. To avoid this, you can call our direct phone number, 415-453-5330.

When should I call 9-1-1?

You should call 9-1-1 to report any incident that requires an emergency response by Police, Fire, or medical personnel. Examples would be: crimes in progress or just occurred, fires or hazardous conditions, accidents with injuries, or persons who are gravely ill, passed out, or have fallen and are injured.

911/Dispatch Questions

Community Services

Community Services

Community Services

Close window