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Fair Lawn Police Department
Answers to frequently asked questions
The purpose of this page is to answer those
questions that frequently arise in the daily work of the Fair Lawn Police Department. If
you are looking for more information, or if you want to submit a question, please contact
us using the below information.
| I
just purchased a car seat for my child. How can I tell if I have it
installed properly? |
| I
parked my car in the CVS lot (Post Office lot, Strehl's lot, Grand Union
lot, Pathmark lot, etc.) and now it's missing. What can I do? |
| How
can I become a Fair Lawn Police Officer? |
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Can I come to Fair Lawn Police Headquarters and have the police desk check my
license to see how many points I have or whether I have an arrest record?? |
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I receive calls from solicitors requesting donations to various police
related donations. Are they legitimate?? Should I donate to them???
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| How do I obtain a copy of a police report?
Updated 05/10/10 |
| My car was
impounded by the Fair Lawn Police. How do I get it back? |
| Can I park on the street overnight? |
| What are
the phone numbers for the Fair Lawn Police? |
| What is the procedure for fingerprinting of people who are not under
arrest? |
| Do I have to register my burglar alarm? |
| How can I obtain a handicapped parking permit?
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Q. I
just purchased a car seat for my child. How can I tell if I have it
installed properly.
A. The Fair Lawn Police Department has certified Child
Passenger Restraint Technicians who will gladly assist you with this. The
process usually takes anywhere from 20 - 45 minutes. To schedule an
appointment for this important service, please call Traffic Safety Officer Tim
Franco at (201) 794-5413 or e-mail him at
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Q.
I parked my car in the CVS lot (or Post Office lot,
Eckerd's lot,
Pathmark lot, etc.) and now it's missing. What can I do?
A. The owners of those properties (and others)
have increased the enforcement of "parking for customers only".
It's possible that they had your vehicle towed out of their lot. The first
thing you need to do is to contact the Fair Lawn Police (201) 796-1400.
The towing company that the owners use faxes the F.L.P.D. a list of vehicles
that they removed from the lots. When you call, we'll check the list to
make sure your vehicle was removed by the property owner and wasn't stolen.
If the vehicle was stolen, we'll dispatch an officer for a
stolen car
report. If the vehicle was removed by the property owner, we'll give you
the phone number of the tow company so you can make arrangements to claim your
car. Be aware that the Fair Lawn Police Department does not impound
cars parked without owners permission on private property. That is the
responsibility of the property owner.
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Q.
Can I come to Fair Lawn Police Headquarters and have the police desk check my
license to see how many points I have or whether I have an arrest record??
A. No, New Jersey police agencies are prohibited by law from disseminating any criminal justice information, including Division of
Motor Vehicle information, not specifically requested for official law
enforcement purposes. Criminal history information is available to the general
public through the New Jersey State Police, following an appropriate application
process. Driver history records may be obtained directly from the New Jersey
Division of Motor Vehicles. Contact a NJMVC regional service center in your area
for further information.
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Q. I receive calls from solicitors requesting donations to various police
related donations. Are they legitimate?? Should I donate to them???
A. The Fair
Lawn Police Department does not solicit over the telephone. Fair Lawn police officers are members of the
New Jersey State Policemen’s Benevolent Association, Local
#67. As a
fraternal group, Fair Lawn P.B.A. #67 only conducts a solicitation through the
mail, usually once every two years. Telephone calls from other groups
representing themselves as "law enforcement" organizations are
frequently made by telemarketing firms. These solicitations DO NOT
benefit the Fair Lawn Police Department or P.B.A. Local #67 in any way. These
telemarketers are not police officers, and often use high-pressure tactics to
get you to participate. Some will even say that they are affiliated with other
Bergen County police agencies.
We urge you to use extreme caution should you
decide to contribute to these companies. If you wish to contribute to a
telemarketing solicitation, always ask for the name, address and telephone
number so that you may call back after careful consideration. Most of them will not give out this
information. You may also ask
for financial statements and/or budget information prior to making your
decision.
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Q. How do I obtain a copy of a police report?
A. Police reports are available 9 a.m. to
4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, excepting holidays, at the Fair Lawn Police Department Records Bureau located at
the Municipal Building. If you cannot arrive at the Municipal Building when the Records Bureau is
open, call the
Records Bureau at (201) 794-5418 or (201) 794-5419 during business hours and a copy
of your report will be left for you at the
police desk for you to pick up at anytime.
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Q. My car was
impounded by the Fair Lawn Police. How do I get it back?
A. To claim the car, the owner of the vehicle
must respond to Fair Lawn Police Headquarters and obtain a release for the vehicle.
Recently enacted New Jersey law requires that proof of insurance is needed prior to a release of a vehicle, whether it is being towed or driven out.
If the
vehicle is being driven out of the impound yard, the owner must present documents at Fair
Lawn Police Headquarters, showing that he or she owns the vehicle, that it is properly
registered and insured, and that their driver’s license is valid, before the release
will be issued. If the vehicle’s paperwork is up to date, and the owner's
license is suspended, then he or she must bring two licensed drivers with them to Fair
Lawn Police Headquarters when he or she comes for the release. If the vehicle is being
towed from the impound yard, the owner must bring the tow truck driver into Fair Lawn
Police Headquarters, along with proof of ownership and insurance. This procedure is for routine police
impounds and does not apply to motor vehicle accident vehicles (unless the vehicle was
impounded for a violation). Additionally, this procedure does not apply if the vehicle is
being held by the Fair Lawn Police Department for evidentiary reasons. When you come for
the release, the Fair Lawn Police Department will direct you to the impound yard. Towing
and storage fees will apply and are payable to the tow service at the time of pick up.
The Fair Lawn Police Department uses several different tow services on a
rotating basis. Towing and storage fees are covered by Borough
Ordinance. For questions regarding the towing or storage fees of your
vehicle, please contact Traffic Safety Officer Tim Franco at 201-795-5413.
Generally, towing and storage fees are payable in cash (no checks or credit
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Q. Can I park on the street overnight?
A. Parking on the street, or in municipal lots
(train station, municipal building, etc.) is prohibited between the hours of 2 a.m. to 5
a.m. In the event of an overnight house guest or similar circumstance, permission for a
one night exemption may be granted by calling 201-794-5399 after 6 p.m. and before 2 a.m. In the event of
construction, driveway work, visiting guests, or other extended circumstances where the vehicle is expected
to be out for more than one night, a permit may be issued by the Fair Lawn Police
Department. The permit is valid for a maximum of 10 days and is not transferable or
renewable. Permits are issued at anytime and are free. Vehicles that display a valid
handicapped permit or handicapped license plates are exempt from the overnight parking
restrictions. In the event of snow, when there is the possibility of the plows going out,
there are no overnight exemptions either by phone or permit. . Parking on the street, or in municipal lots
(train station, municipal building, etc.) is prohibited between the hours of 2 a.m. to 5
a.m. In the event of an overnight house guest or similar circumstance, permission for a
one night exemption may be granted by calling 201-794-5399 before 2 a.m. In the event of
construction, driveway work, or other extended circumstances where the vehicle is expected
to be out for more than one night, a permit may be issued by the Fair Lawn Police
Department. The permit is valid for a maximum of 10 days and is not transferable or
renewable. Permits are issued at anytime and are free. Vehicles that display a valid
handicapped permit or handicapped license plates are exempt from the overnight parking
restrictions. In the event of snow, when there is the possibility of the plows going out,
there are no overnight exemptions either by phone or permit.. Parking on the street, or in municipal lots
(train station, municipal building, etc.) is prohibited between the hours of 2 a.m. to 5
a.m. In the event of an overnight house guest or similar circumstance, permission for a
one night exemption may be granted by calling 201-794-5399 after 6 p.m. and before 2 a.m. In the event of
construction, driveway work, visiting guests, or other extended circumstances where the vehicle is expected
to be out for more than one night, a permit may be issued by the Fair Lawn Police
Department. The permit is valid for a maximum of 10 days and is not transferable or
renewable. Permits are issued at anytime and are free. Vehicles that display a valid
handicapped permit or handicapped license plates are exempt from the overnight parking
restrictions. In the event of snow, when there is the possibility of the plows going out,
there are no overnight exemptions either by phone or permit. . Parking on the street, or in municipal lots
(train station, municipal building, etc.) is prohibited between the hours of 2 a.m. to 5
a.m. In the event of an overnight house guest or similar circumstance, permission for a
one night exemption may be granted by calling 201-794-5399 before 2 a.m. In the event of
construction, driveway work, or other extended circumstances where the vehicle is expected
to be out for more than one night, a permit may be issued by the Fair Lawn Police
Department. The permit is valid for a maximum of 10 days and is not transferable or
renewable. Permits are issued at anytime and are free. Vehicles that display a valid
handicapped permit or handicapped license plates are exempt from the overnight parking
restrictions. In the event of snow, when there is the possibility of the plows going out,
there are no overnight exemptions either by phone or permit.
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Q. What are
the phone numbers for the Fair Lawn Police?
A. Emergency
Response: 9-1-1
Main Police Desk: 201-796-1400 (Non-emergency
/ Administrative lines)
Detective Bureau (contact through main desk):
201-794-5410
Community Policing Bureau:
201-794-5365
Records Bureau: 201-794-5418 or 201-794-5419
Departmental Fax Phone: 201-703-4267
Overnight parking: 201-794-5399
Warrants and Firearms: 201-794-5415
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Q. What is the procedure for fingerprinting of people who are not under
arrest?
A. Non-criminal fingerprinting is not
done by the F.L.P.D. with the exception of the
application to purchase firearms.
For questions regarding fingerprinting, please contact Det.
Anthony Ferreira at 201-794-5415.
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Q. Do I have to register my burglar alarm?
A. Local ordinance requires that all alarms (burglar, fire,
panic, holdup, etc.) must be registered with the Fair Lawn Police Department. This
registration is the responsibility of the homeowner, not the security company. There is no
registration fee. Registration forms can be obtained from the Records Bureau and can be
dropped off, mailed in, faxed in, or e-mailed in. Failure to register your alarm may
result in a summons for having an unregistered alarm in addition to any summonses issued
for the accidental alarm. If you want to submit your alarm registration via e-mail, click here. If you want to print the registration
form to drop off, fax, or mail in, click here.
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Q.
How can I obtain a handicapped parking permit?
A. Temporary
handicapped parking permits are available from the Chief's Secretary at Fair Lawn
Police Headquarters. The permits are valid for a 6 month period and may be renewed for an
additional 6 month period with the submission of the appropriate documentation. Temporary
handicapped parking permits are intended for non-permanent, temporary injuries and
disabilities. They are not for temporary periods of time. For example, a temporary
handicapped parking permit will not be issued to be used until the permanent one arrives.
Applications for a
temporary permit are available from the Chief's Secretary, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.,
Monday to Friday (excluding holidays). The applications need to be completely filled out,
including a section by the person’s medical doctor. The completed application and two
checks, one for $4.00 made out to the New Jersey Division of Motor Vehicles and one for
$3.00 made out to the Borough of Fair Lawn, are then returned to the
Chief's Secretary for processing. (There
is no cost for an extension.) The permit will be
issued shortly, usually within a few days.
Permanent handicapped
parking placards and plates are issued by the New Jersey Division of Motor Vehicles.
Applications are available from any DMV office.
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