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Frequently Asked Questions |
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What should I do if I am
in an automobile accident?
Remain at the scene of the
accident and do not move the vehicle. If the accident
is property damage only, contact law enforcement
by calling
599-8345 or 597-0500. If it is an emergency situation
(i.e., someone is injured) call 911. |
How do
I get a copy of a police report or an accident report?
You may pick up a copy of
your police report or accident report by coming to
the Police Department between Monday and Friday,
8:00am - 5:00pm and requesting it.
There is no charge to obtain a copy of the report.
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Can I make a police report
over the telephone or does a police officer have
to come to my house?
Yes. In some situations,
it may prove to be more beneficial for you, as well
as law enforcement, to make a report over the phone
to save time. |
How
do I get a concealed weapons permit?
The Person County
Sheriff's Department handles all weapons permits
for Roxboro and Person County. |
I do not have any transportation
and have to get somewhere. Can a police officer
give me a ride?
No. Due to liability issues,
we cannot provide rides to individuals other than
those we pick up as arrestees or for questioning. |
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How
should I report suspicious activity in the neighborhood?
You can report any suspicious
activity or crimes by calling the department at
599-8345 or by calling Crime Stoppers at 330-0923. |
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I have a warrant on
me. How do I get it cleared up?
You should come to
the Police Department during normal working hours
and we will have the officer holding the warrant
come in to take care of it. If you come up after
normal hours, you will need to go to the Law Enforcement
Center (jail building) and they will have the officer
meet you there. |
You
arrested someone. What is his or her bond? Where
are they?
You can find out about
the bond and the location of the person arrested
by calling the Magistrate's Office at 597-0551.
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How do I take out a
warrant on someone? How long do I have to take out
a warrant?
Go to the Magistrate's
office and speak with the magistrate on duty. You
will be sworn in and given the opportunity to give
your testimony. The magistrate will then determine
whether or not to issue a warrant. On misdemeanor
offenses, you have up to two years from the date
of the occurrence. On felony charges, you have up
to seven years for a warrant to be issued, but felony
charges have to be investigated by a law enforcement
officer before a warrant may be issued. |
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Why did
an officer tell me to take out a warrant on someone
instead of just arresting him right there?
There are only certain misdemeanor
offenses that an officer can arrest for that occur outside
of his or her presence. Unless it is one of those
offenses, you will be required to obtain a warrant
before the officer can make an arrest. |
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We have a problem with speeders
in our neighborhood. What can we do about it?
In response
to numerous citizen complaints and concerns, the
Roxboro City Council has approved a new policy
designed to help slow people down on our
neighborhood streets. The traffic calming policy
lays out a process for implementing traffic calming
measures. Contact the Police Department
and ask to speak with the District Commander for
that area and explain your concerns in regard to
speeding. |
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How can
I get a restraining order?
In Domestic Violence cases
it is common for the victim to request that a restraining
order be issued. A Domestic Violence Protective
Order can be issued in these cases by going to the
Clerk of Court's office and filling out the proper
paperwork. Also, the magistrate can issue an Ex-Partner
Domestic Violence Protective Order in emergency
situations, such as weekends or holidays.
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Should I install a burglar
alarm on my home?
Yes. As you know, burglar
alarms serve as a deterrent to criminals, especially
if your alarm is audible. It also notifies law enforcement
in the event that you are not at home and someone
tries to break in. |
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What are
the rules for having an alarm in Roxboro?
If you have an alarm installed
in your home or business within the city limits,
you are required to obtain a permit for each alarm
system that such owner operates within the city from
City Hall. You would also want to register the alarm
system with the communications center, located at
the Law Enforcement Center, for the purpose of providing
adequate information in case law enforcement is
dispatched to your residence on an alarm call. |
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Why did it take so long for
the police to come when I called them last night?
Police officers are dispatched
on a call prioritization method. Some situations
require a more rapid response than others. If the
call is an emergency situation, the officer will
respond as quickly as possible. If the call is not
an emergency, the officer will be dispatched according
to priority. |
What can
I do about stray dogs/cats and about barking dogs?
Call 597-0547 and Central
Communications will dispatch an Animal Control Officer
to your residence to assist you. |
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Can the
police open my car if I have locked my keys inside?
A police officer can only
assist in unlocking your vehicle in emergency situations, such
as a child locked in the vehicle. Outside these
circumstances, the Sheriff's Department may unlock
vehicles without electric locks. However, if you
have a vehicle that does have electric locks, you
will be required to make other arrangements such
as contacting a towing service/locksmith. |
