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ADMINISTRATIVE
SERVICES The Police Department lobby is open for administrative business Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Property is released by appointment only. For an appointment, please call (562) 431-2255, extension 419. Persons requesting any type of police report must complete and sign a "Request for Police Records" form. These forms are available at the front counter of the police department. When requesting a report, be prepared to provide photo identification in the form of a California Driver’s License, California Identification Card, Military Identification, Passport or Immigration Card. The fee for each report or log item is $1.00. If you are authorized by law to purchase a copy of a Los Alamitos Police Department report, your request will be accepted and processed within 7 to 10 working days. Traffic Collision Reports Traffic Collision Reports, CVC Section 20012, provides for the release of reports to: involved persons; drivers; injured passengers; guardians; parents of minors; owners of vehicles or property damaged; persons who may incur civil liability; and, authorized representatives of a driver, i.e., attorney or insurance company. Attorneys and or insurance representatives are required to provide written authorization signed by their client to obtain a copy of a report. Crime and Incident Reports The release of Police reports is governed by California Government Code 6254 and 6254(f). This section identifies the following parties as those to whom a police agency is required to provide information: victims; authorized representatives of the victim (signed waiver or authorization required); insurance carrier against which a claim has been or might be made; and, any person suffering bodily injury, property damage, or loss. No copy of a report shall be provided if disclosure would endanger the safety of a person involved in the investigation or if disclosure would endanger the successful completion of the investigation or a related investigation. Copies of reports will not be released if they contain the name, address and phone number of a witness or confidential informant, or the name, address and phone number of a victim of a crime as defined by California Penal Code Sections 220, 261, 262, 264, 264.1, 273a, 273d, 273.5, 286, 288, 288a, 289, 293, 293.5, 422.6, 422.7, 422.75, and 646.9. Arrest Reports The release of Arrest Reports is governed by California Government Code 6254 (f)(1). Contact the Orange County District Attorney's Office at (714) 896-7261 to obtain a copy of your arrest report. Juvenile Reports and Contacts Juvenile information includes any document relating to juvenile contacts and/or arrests, even if court proceedings were not instituted, including records of temporary custody and detention of a minor. The release of juvenile information requires the permission of the Orange County Juvenile Court Judge. A Juvenile Court Petition will be provided at your request. If you have any questions regarding the request or release of police reports, please call Police Records at (562) 431-2255, ext. 402. Effective July 1, 2005, the Department of Justice will only accept electronically submitted fingerprint images for requests for criminal offender record information for employment, licensing, certification, custodial child placement, or adoption purposes. “Fingerprint Cards” will no longer be accepted. The Los Alamitos Police Department does not have the capability to provide electronic fingerprint services. A list for alternate venues for fingerprinting can be found at the Applicant Live Scan Provider list at the following link: http://caag.state.ca.us/fingerprints/ Bicycle licenses are available to residents of Los Alamitos only. The fee for a license is $3.00. Licenses may be obtained at the Police Department, Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Bicycle licenses must be renewed every three years. The Los Alamitos Police Department will inspect vehicles and sign-off citations during regular business hours. This service is only available for citations issued by the Los Alamitos Police Department or for the residents of Los Alamitos. Citation Sign-off: ..............$25.00 Permits may be obtained at the Los Alamitos Police Department during regular business hours, Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. If you have questions regarding any of these permits, please call the Los Alamitos Police Department business number at (562) 431-2255, extension 402. The City of Los Alamitos has an Alarm Ordinance, which regulates the use of alarms. Los Alamitos Municipal Code 8.04.080 requires alarm owners to obtain a City Alarm Permit to use an alarm system, which triggers the response of the police, fire or other emergency agency. To operate an alarm without complying with the ordinance is a misdemeanor. Alarm permits must be renewed on or before January 1st each year. To obtain an application for an Alarm Permit, you may call or come to the Police Department during regular business hours. Alarm Fees are as follows: New Alarm Permits* $30.00 per
year *Primary residents, age 66 and older are exempt providing no business is conducted out of the location. False Alarm Fees are as follows (LAMC 8.04.180): First through third No Charge
Los Alamitos Municipal Code 8.04.190-8.04.210 allows for the suspension, revocation, and/or discontinuance of police response to alarm calls for service at your location, which may be pursued at the discretion of the Chief of Police. RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARKING PERMIT Los Alamitos Municipal Code 10.24.090 states that no person shall park any vehicle of 22 feet or more in length or any recreational item upon any street or alley between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. As defined, a recreational item is a non motorized recreational vehicle or an item designed for recreational purposes including a detached camper shell, boat, trailer, coach, travel trailer, residential trailer, fifth wheel trailer, or camper trailer, detached or attached to another vehicle. Recreational items also include jet-skis, off-highway motorcycles, snowmobiles, and airplanes; but does not include on-highway motorcycles or scooters. Issuance of Parking Exemption Permits is to provide a concise and uniform manner of parking for RV’s and recreational items within the city limits, and also allow proper enforcement of the city ordinance. A temporary parking permit may be issued at the discretion of the Chief of Police or his designee for overnight parking of a recreational item or RV. The permit is valid for the time period stated thereon and will be issued only in the event of special circumstances, which may include the following:
A temporary RV parking permit may be obtained at the Police Department during regular business hours. If a guest arrives unexpectedly after hours, you may contact the Watch Commander by calling police dispatch at (562) 594-7232 for emergency issuance of a permit. Permits must be displayed inside the front windshield or driver’s side window. As stated in Los Alamitos Municipal Code 10.24.070, parking restrictions apply to some neighborhoods in Los Alamitos. Signs are posted in those neighborhoods where parking restrictions are in effect. If your neighborhood is designated for permit parking, you may come to the Police Department, during regular business hours, to obtain your permit. You will be required to complete an application and provide proof of residency in the affected area of Los Alamitos. Acceptable proof of residency is a California Driver’s License, utility bill or vehicle registration. Residents may also obtain temporary guest permits for their visitors. Effective 12/7/09, replacement parking permits are $10.00 |
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