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The Monterey Police Department depends on citizens calling to report crimes or suspicious activity. The dispatcher who takes your call will ask questions about the activity. You may be asked if an officer may contact you. Oftentimes your assistance and cooperation is very important to us.
Phone reports are generally used for out of town complaints. The receiving dispatcher can determine if your report can be handled over the telephone or you will need to meet with an officer face to face.
The Monterey Police Department permits the arrested person three phone calls to notify a friend or family of his/her arrest. A daily bulletin log (public information) is updated weekly online.
Because of the potential for damage to vehicles, the Police Department does not open locked vehicles. A locksmith or tow company is your best alternative. If a child is locked inside the vehicle, the police will respond to remove the child from the vehicle.
The records unit is open 24-hours a day and is located at 351 Madison Street, Monterey. There is a nominal fee for reports.
Refer to the Master Fee Schedule under the Police section for current rates.
Please call (831) 646-3973 for more information.
Please call (831) 646-3830 for more information.
For information and/or to obtain a release, please cal (831) 646-3830.
The City of Monterey follows the process as established by the State of California to contest a parking citation (CVC 40215). To contest a citation you must start with Level 1, Administrative Review. You MUST contest your citation within 21-calendar days of the date the citation was issued or 14-calendar days from the mailing of the Delinquent Parking Violation Notice.
For complete details go to the Citations page at monterey.org/parking
For first time events in Monterey, please complete the Event Proposal available at monterey.org/events.
For a recurring event that requires/includes a street closure, parades, amplified sound, races or other assembly gatherings you can download an Assembly Permit then turn into the Monterey Police Department.
Fingerprinting (standard ink rolling) is available Thursday - Friday, 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., and Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. for $12 per fingerprint card. No appointment is required for inked fingerprinting.◦LiveScan fingerprinting is available by appointment only at:
Monterey Police Department 351 Madison Street Monterey, CA 93940
Appointments are scheduled on Wednesday, from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. Please contact the Records Division for an appointment at (831) 646-3830.
Our rolling fee for Live Scan is $33 which is in addition to any fees established by the Department of Justice (DOJ) ranging from $30-$150.
Other locations in the area that provide Live Scan fingerprint services are listed by the Department of Justice: https://oag.ca.gov/fingerprints/locations
Please call (831) 646-3837
Officer Needed, Dispatch, Non-Emergency (831) 646-3914
Records (831) 646-3830 Fax (831) 646-3899 Confidential Tip Hotline (831) 646-3840
Monterey Police Department 351 Madison Street Monterey, CA 93940 Open 24 hours a day
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