Q: How do I receive a copy of a police report?

A: The records unit is responsible for the proper lawful release of our records. The normal procedure is that you will need to respond to the police department and complete a "records request" form. After the request is processed you will be notified when the record will be available and the related charge for this service or you will be advised why the record can not be released.

Q: How do I get an update on the status of my case investigation ?

A: You can call the Investigations Unit (303-639-4315), the Victim Services Unit (303-639-4326), or the general Police number (303-759-1511) to request an update.

Q: How do I get my property returned to me?

A: The evidence/property custodian can be contacted at 303-759-1511. It is best that you call this number before coming to the department on questions regarding evidence/property to insure that one of the property custodians will be available to assist you.

Q: Who do I call for a criminal incident?

A: On matters that are not emergencies you should call the general number 303-759-1511. If there is an emergency then we encourage you to call 9-1-1.

Q: What do I do if I have a complaint against the department or an employee?

A: Any supervisor can take complaints or you can call 303-639-4300 and ask to speak to the commander in charge of either Patrol or Support Services. We make every effort to resolve complaints at the lowest appropriate level, but we take all complaints seriously.

Q: What do I do if the police department has towed my car?

A: Call 303-759-1511 if your car has been towed. The Department Communications Center maintains a record of cars towed within the City.

Q: Do security guards need to be licensed?

A: All merchant guards must be licensed through the City. For information on the licensing process or a list of licensed companies call 303-639-4300.

Q: What do I do if I need to be fingerprinted for my job or school?

A: If you are a resident of Glendale or work in Glendale and need to be fingerprinted, you may come on Tuesday mornings 9:00-11:00 am.

Pricing for fingerprinting is as follows.

• $5.00 Glendale Residents or work in the City of Glendale
• $20 non-residents
• CASH ONLY

Appointments not necessary, however it may be best to call 303-759-1511 to insure that the wait for being fingerprinted is not too long.

Q: Are towing services licensed in Glendale?

A: All companies desiring to tow a vehicle in the City, except for providing a tow at the request of the vehicle owner must have a City license. Information on licensing can be obtained by calling 303-639-4300.

Q: Where do I register my car for Arapahoe County?

A: State law requires that all new residents of Colorado register and license their vehicles with the County Clerk's office for the county in which they reside within 30 days of establishing residency. Failure to do so may result in fines of up to $1,000, the cancellation or denial of a driver's license, and liability for any unpaid registration fees and ownership taxes. Residency is established if you:

Are employed in Colorado for 30 days or more
Buy a home in Colorado
Register to vote in Colorado
Obtain a Colorado driver's license
As an Arapahoe County resident, you may register your car and get license plates at the County Clerk's office at 5334 Prince Street in Littleton or the Aurora office at 15561 E. Iliff Ave., which is one block east of Chambers Road at S. Idalia. Both offices are open from 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and both can be reached by telephone at 303-795-4500. A vehicle emissions sticker will also be required.

Q: Where can I get motor vehicle license plates for Arapahoe County?

A: 15561 E. Iliff Ave.; Aurora, CO 80013 303-205-5607

5334 South Prince St.; Littleton, CO 80160 303-795-4500

Q: Where can I get a vehicle emissions sticker?

A: Colorado law requires that vehicles pass an auto emissions test.

1982 and newer vehicles must be inspected every two years at an Air Care Colorado center. The inspection fee is $24.25. The center nearest to Glendale is located at 10190 E. Warren Ave. (between Havana and Parker Road) in Aurora. It is open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and from 8:00 a.m. to noon on Saturdays. The Air Care Colorado Hotline telephone number is 303-456-7090.

Vehicles manufactured in 1981 and earlier are subject to a two-speed idle test every year at an Air Care Colorado facility or at an independent, licensed test station. The inspection fee is $15.

Q: Where can I get a Colorado driver's license?

A: The closest State Motor Vehicle office is located at 14391 E. 4th Avenue in Aurora (near 6th Ave. and Sable Blvd.). The office is open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The telephone number is 303-344-8400. If you have a valid license from another state, you will not have to take the written test. However, a vision test is required.