How do I contact the police department?
The police department is available
for service 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Our administrative
office, where copies of accident and incident/offense reports
are issued, is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. This office is closed on
all major holidays. Our business and non-emergency telephone
number is 513-521-7171. Our dispatch number through the Hamilton
County Communications
Center is 513-825-2280.
Our fax number is 513-521-2045.
How
do I get a copy of a report?
Copies of police reports can
be obtained in person or through the U.S. Mail only. We do not
fax or email reports.
To order reports through
the mail:
Contact the police clerk Monday
through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30
and provide detailed information as to what report you want
(accident or offense) as well as the date, time and location
of incident. The clerk will tell you the cost of the report.
You then mail the payment (check, money order only – no cash
or coins) in with a note describing the report you requested
to our mailing address. You must include a self-addressed stamped
envelope in order for us to return your copy of the report.
Standard turn-a-round time is 5 working days.
To obtain a report in person:
Reports can be obtained in
person, Monday through Friday 8:30
a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at the police station. Reports
are $0.05 per page. Average page size for offense reports are
2-3 pages and 3 -5 pages for accident reports.
Where do I pay my ticket?
At the Clerk of Courts
office, 1646 West Galbraith Road, North
College Hill, Ohio
45239. 513-521-1594.
What method of payment do you accept
for fine payment?
Cash, money orders, bank certified
checks and credit cards (Visa or MasterCard). Credit card payments
will only be accepted with the cardholder present.
I lost my payout slip; how much is my ticket?
Contact the North
College Hill Mayor’s Court Clerk at 513-521-1594 Monday through
Friday and provide your ticket or case number.
I have a question about my court case,
who do I call?
Contact the North
College Hill Mayor’s Court Clerk at 513-521-1594 Monday through
Friday.
I forgot my court date, who do I call?
Contact the North
College Hill Mayor’s Court Clerk at 513-521-1594 Monday through
Friday.
I need to be fingerprinted for my job, can
you help me?
The North College
Hill Police Department provides fingerprinting service for employment
purposes to those citizens who are residents of North College
Hill or persons who are to be employed within the jurisdictional
boundaries of North College Hill. Fingerprinting is done Monday
through Friday 10:00 a.m. to Noon
depending upon officer availability. Call 513-521-7171 to check
officer availability. Persons wanting fingerprinting done must
provide their own fingerprint cards.
I need a criminal background check for my
employer. What do I do?
By Ohio Law, the
North College Hill Police Department is not able to provide
pre-employment criminal history checks or any criminal background
information.
Criminal
history checks can be obtained through the Hamilton
County Justice
Center, 1000
Sycamore Street Room 100, Cincinnati,
Ohio 45202,
Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m.
to 4:00 p.m. There is a $4.00 (cash only) fee. Call
513-946-6220 for additional information.
Where is the North College Hill Mayor’s Court?
The North College
Hill Mayor’s Court is located in the public safety building
at 1646 West Galbraith Road,
one block west of Hamilton Avenue
(U.S. 127). The Clerk of Courts phone number is: 513-521-1594.
What is the North College Hill Police
Department’s mailing address?
The address for the
North College Hill Police Department is: 1646
West Galbraith Road, North College Hill,
Ohio 45239.
Our business and non-emergency telephone number is 513-521-7171.
Our fax number is 513-521-2045.
When does the North College Hill Mayor’s Court
convene?
The first, third
and fourth Mondays of each month starting at 5:00 PM. Due to
holidays, and inclement weather these dates may be modified
or additional dates added. Contact the North College Hill Mayor’s
Court Clerk at 513-521-1594 Monday through Friday with any questions.
I
think I have a warrant; what do I do?
We do not provide warrant information
over the telephone. If you believe you have an outstanding warrant,
come in to the police department and bring a photo identification
card. Most warrants can be re-cited. Some North College Hill
warrants require a bond if you have previously been recited.
Standard bond is between $70.00 and $150.00 but may be higher
depending upon circumstances.
I
need to post someone’s bond; how do I do it?
Anyone can post a bond 24 hours
a day, 365 days a year. We accept cash, money orders, bank certified
checks and personal checks for bond. The account owner must
be present with photo identification in order for us to accept
personal checks. Call 513-521-7171 with questions.
How do I compliment an officer?
You can always send
a letter or note to the department complimenting an officer
in person or via mail. To email us, go to www.nchpd.org and select the menu item “Compliment’s
on Department and/or Officer” and fill in the form.
How do I complain about an officer?
Call 513-521-7171
24 hours a day and ask to speak to a supervisor. He will advise
you of the proper procedure to follow.
I have a Tax Warrant. Who do I call for information
on this?
Contact the North
College Hill Tax Department at 513-931-1159, Monday through
Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
What
information do I need to get my car out of impound?
You will need proof
of identity (either a state identification card or your driver's
license), proof of vehicle insurance and proof of vehicle ownership.
If your vehicle is being held due to criminal charges or seizure,
your vehicle will not be released until a court order is issued
granting release. Contact the officer handling your case for
additional information.
Can
I report a crime to you that did not occur in North College
Hill?
No. You must report
crimes that occurred outside the city limits of North College
Hill to the police jurisdiction where the crime originally occurred.
How
do I report a crime that did occur in North
College Hill?
If you are in an
emergency situation, dial 9-1-1. If a non-emergency incident has
occurred, please call (513) 521-7171 or come by our headquarters
located at 1646 West Galbraith Road
in North College Hill.
Who
should I contact about problems with my driver's license?
Problems with driver's
licenses must be addressed to the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles.
They can be reached at 614-752-7500. Their website has a lot
of valuable information. It is: http://bmv.ohio.gov
Can
I give information to the North College Hill Police Department
without saying who I am?
You cannot file a
police report anonymously. However, if you just wish to pass
on information to us about illegal activity without filing a
report, you can do so by calling us at 513-521-7171 or e-mailing
us. Go to www.nchpd.org and select the menu item “CONTACT”
from the left side of the screen and fill in the form.
I
locked my keys in my car; will you help me get in my vehicle?
North
College Hill Police will respond to requests for vehicle unlock
assistance only if a child, elderly or injured person or animal
is locked inside a car. The North College Hill Police Department
does not provide vehicle unlock or jump start services. Because
of enhanced door construction, side airbags, plastic interior
door components and sophisticated electronic systems, our ability
to enter a vehicle using a simple tool no longer exists.
I
am a business owner who received a bad check, what do I do?
If the
check was returned for non-sufficient funds, before filing a
report, you must send the issuer of the check a letter (sent
certified mail – return receipt requested via U.S. Postal Service)
stating your intention to prosecute unless payment is made within
10 calendar days from receipt of this letter. If payment has
not been made on the 11th day, respond to the North
College Hill Police Department with the return receipt and report
the crime. At this time, the reporting officer will explain
your options to you.
If
a snow emergency is declared, where am I NOT
allowed to park?
In the
event a snow emergency for the City of North College Hill is
declared, parking on the following streets is prohibited:
Betts
Avenue; Bising
Avenue; Galbraith
Road; Goodman
Avenue; LaBoiteaux
Avenue; Savannah
Avenue and any other streets marked
with NO PARKING DURING
SNOW EMERGENCY signs.
Vehicles
parked in a designated snow emergency route are subject to a
fine and removal with the owner being responsible for all towing
charges.
How
long can a car be parked on the street?
Vehicles
may be parked, in the same location, on public roadways and
streets no longer than 24 hours Monday 9:00 AM till Friday at Midnight.
Vehicles parked longer than 24 hours in the same location during
those times is subject to citation (NCH Ordinance 351.05a).
Vehicle
may be parked on public roadways longer than 24 hours between
Friday at Midnight
and Monday 9:00 AM.
Other
vehicles that are prohibited from parking on public roadways
at all times:
Abandoned vehicles;
illegally or non-licensed vehicles; vehicles unoccupied that
pose a traffic hazard; illegally parked vehicles; vehicles being
repaired, washed or polished or cleaned; commercial vehicles
in residential areas.
This list
is non-inclusive. If you have a question about parking, please
call the police department at 513-521-7171.
Why
are the tickets for parking in a handicapped spot so expensive?
Persons
with disabilities that limit or impair their ability to walk
may request special permits or license placards for their vehicle
(approval subject to Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicle qualifications-http://bmv.ohio.gov).
In order to accommodate these persons, special parking locations
have been designated in business and government parking facilities.
Due to the significant hardship imposed upon disabled persons
when a non-qualified person parks a motor vehicle in one of
these designated parking locations, the Ohio
legislature has created significant fines to deter this conduct.
How
do I get a parade or block or street party permit?
Permits
are issued by the city administration. You can go to the city’s
website at www.northcollegehill.org
and select City Services and Departments and click on Permits
& Forms to download the appropriate permit and filing instructions.
How
do I get a garage or yard sale permit?
Permits
are issued by the city administration. You can go to the city’s
website at www.northcollegehill.org
and select City Services and Departments and click on Permits
& Forms to download the appropriate permit and filing instructions.
How
do I get the Radar Trailer on my street?
The North
College Hill Police Department Traffic Safety Section places
the radar trailer at various locations in the city to remind
motorists of their speed. The radar trailer is placed in those
locations we have determined to be a targeted enforcement area
(TEA) needing special attention. If you believe you know of
an area that could benefit from the radar trailer, call 513-521-7171
and tell the officer or leave a message to the Traffic Section.
I
know of a serious traffic safety issue in the city, what do
I do?
The North
College Hill Police Department Traffic Safety Section has a
program called Special Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP). The purpose of STEP is the aggressive enforcement
of traffic laws and ordinances in those areas and locations
we have determined to be a targeted enforcement area (TEA).
This is accomplished by a STEP officer (an officer trained in
traffic safety skills) being assigned to a Targeted Enforcement
Area (TEA) on specific dates and times to target general and
specific traffic safety issues. STEP officers will target these
areas repeatedly and randomly to eliminate any traffic safety
concerns or issues through aggressive enforcement and motorist
education programs.
If you
know of an area that could benefit from STEP, call 513-521-7171
and leave a message for the Traffic Section or the STEP Coordinator.
