Frequently Asked Questions
Below you will find information that might help you understand how to find things or learn about information you might need to know about your city or town.
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Please call (740) 687-6680, then press extension "1".Police Department
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You will need proof of ownership and a current photographic identification card. Valid titles, title memorandums, and valid registrations are acceptable proof. Lease agreements are also acceptable if the vehicle is currently leased. A bill of sale from a licensed motor vehicle dealer is also acceptable.Police Department
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To report emergencies and serious crimes in progress or those that just occurred. The 911 service should not be used to obtain information or for non-emergencies.Police Department
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If you have been involved in a minor crash that has not produced injuries, you may request the officer provide you with an exchange of information card instead of an actual accident investigation. If you decide to exchange information, both vehicle owners must agree and understand that no crash investigation will be conducted.Police Department
You will be asked to complete the card and exchange it with the other driver. The cards are intended to identify each driver and to provide information about the involved vehicles and insurance coverage. -
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Complaints are best filed with a supervisor that works during the time the incident happened. However, any supervisor will assist you with filing a complaint and many issues can be resolved immediately. Formal complaints are best filed in person at the Lancaster Police Department. They will be accepted by any supervisor working 24 hours a day.