How can I obtain a copy of my police report?

Police reports can be obtained at City Hall during regular business hours for a charge of five dollars ($5.00).
 

How can I obtain a copy of my criminal record?

Criminal records must be obtained through the Alabama Bureau of Investigation.
 

How do I obtain a copy of an accident report?

A copy of an accident report can be obtained at City Hall during regular business hours for a charge of five dollars ($5.00).
 

How do I obtain proof of no criminal record?

You should contact the Alabama Bureau of Investigation to obtain proof of no criminal record.
 

How can I obtain a protection or restraining order?

Protection Orders are issued through the Etowah County Clerk’s Office. Restraining Orders are obtained by retaining an attorney, who then petitions the Court for an order.
 

Do I have any outstanding warrants with the City of Hokes Bluff?

Local warrants with the City of Hokes Bluff can be checked by calling the Hokes Bluff Municipal Court or by coming to the Hokes Bluff Police Department. For warrants with any other agency, you should check with that agency or the Etowah County Sheriff’s Department.
 

How do I report a crime in progress?

Call “911” to report a crime in progress.
 

If I need police assistance but it is not an emergency, who do I call?

You need to call the “E-911” office at 549-4269.
 

Where can I obtain crime prevention information?

Contact your local police department or Sheriff’s Department.
 

Where can I obtain information on Domestic Violence?

You can obtain information concerning domestic violence from the Hokes Bluff Police Department or the Etowah County Sheriff’s Department.
 

What can I do about annoying or threatening phone calls?

Hang up immediately. Do not give out any information. If calls persist, contact the customer service number listed on your telephone bill to speak with a service representative. You can also contact your local police department for assistance.
 

What can I do about excessive noise in my neighborhood?

Contact the “E-911” office at 549-4269 to report the problem.
 

How can I report suspected child abuse or elder abuse?

Contact the Department of Human Resources at (256) 549-4100.
 

How can I obtain information on sex offenders in my neighborhood?

You can obtain information from several websites. These are: www.ago.state.al.us, www.familywatchdog.us, and www.community.dbs.alabama.gov.
 

What do I do about dogs running loose in my neighborhood?

The City of Hokes Bluff has established Animal Control Procedures that require all animals to be kept under the control of their owners at all times so they will not injure persons, damage property or create a nuisance. It is considered unlawful for animals to run at large, or be off the premises of the owner unless they are under the control of the owner by means of a leash, cord, chain or other similarly effective means. Animals running “at large” may be considered nuisances and may be seized, restrained, impounded and/or disposed of by the City at the expense of the owner.

The City must have a signed complaint about an animal to initiate any action. If you are having a problem with stray dogs or a neighbor’s dog, you must sign a complaint at City Hall. The owner will then receive a warning by the Police Department. If there is a second complaint within a twelve month period about the same animal, the animal will be picked up and impounded. If there is a third complaint within a twelve (12) month period about the same animal, the animal will be picked up and impounded, the owner will be cited and have to appear in the Hokes Bluff Municipal Court. In addition, depending upon the circumstances, an owner may receive a citation on a first or second offense.

Any animal found running at large that has no I.D. tag or whose owner cannot be identified may be picked up and impounded.

An owner may be held financially responsible/liable for any damages to another party’s property or belongings caused by an animal running at large or creating a nuisance.