FAQs • Lake Jackson, TX • CivicEngage

Will the Police Department check my home while I'm away?: Yes, we will check your home for a maximum of 30 consecutive days. You must complete a residential security check form by stopping by the Police Department or submitting it online. We must receive your request at least 24 hours in advance or it may not be checked the first 24 hours that you are away. Residential House Check

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1. How do I find out if someone has been arrested in Lake Jackson?: There's a list of jail inmates on our site that may be searched by last and first name. The booking process may take 3 - 4 hours from the time of arrest. Police Department Website

2. Do I need an alarm permit?: Yes, the City of Lake Jackson requires residential and business alarm owners to register their alarm. All permits are $50.00. Permits are pro-rated and are good for the calendar year. Renewals are due January 1st of every year.

3. How do I get a copy of my crash report/accident report?: You may request a report from our Records Department by stopping by the Police Department Monday - Friday from 7:00am - 6:00pm or by requesting a copy from TXDOT. Accident reports are $6.00.
TXDOT

4. Will the Police Department check my home while I'm away?: Yes, we will check your home for a maximum of 30 consecutive days. You must complete a residential security check form by stopping by the Police Department or submitting it online. We must receive your request at least 24 hours in advance or it may not be checked the first 24 hours that you are away. Residential House Check

5. How do I get a police report?: You can contact the Records Department at 979-415-2704 or go to to the records request link. Record Requests

6. What time does the Police Department lobby open?: Monday - Friday from 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM. The lobby phone will call a Dispatcher 24/7.

7. How do I make a complaint on a Police Department Employee?: Call the Police Department and speak to a Supervisor at 979-415-2700 or download the Citizen Complaint Form from the website Document Center and drop it by or mail it to the Police Department. Citizen Complaint Form

8. How do I qualify for the Blue Santa Program to get help for Christmas?: You may stop by the Police Department and complete an application, get an application from your childs school or submit an application online. Once submitted, you will get a call no later than the first week of December. For more information you may contact Rick Wright at 979-415-2776. Blue Santa Application

9. How do I renew my Texas Drivers License?: Renewing your license is done through the Texas Department of Public Safety.
TXDPS

10. Can I solicit in the City of Lake Jackson?: If you want to go door to door to residences you must have a permit. You may obtain this by stopping by the Police Department Tuesday - Thursday from 7:00am - 5:00pm. You may download your application from this site and bring it in with you or you may complete the application at the Police Department. Going business to business does not require a permit. For more information contact Jeri Malone at 979-415-2707. Solicitor Application

11. How do I take care of my ticket/citation?: If you received a citation from the City of Lake Jackson you must take care of the citation with Municipal Court; which is listed on the citation. For more information regarding your citation call Municipal Court at 979-415-2757. The Police Department does not have court dates or fee information.

12. How do I contact a certain Police Department Employee?: You may call the PD at 979-415-2700 or scroll to the bottom of the screen where it says Contact Us and you may find their phone # and email there.

13. How do I apply for a job at the Police Department?: On this website go to the Job Opportunities section and you may download an application or you may stop by City Hall (25 Oak Dr.) and pick up an application.

14. Will you fingerprint me for my Concealed Handgun License (CHL)?: No, we can no longer fingerprint you for your CHL.

15. What forms of payment are accepted at the Police Department?: Cash - up to $500.00
Check
Money Order
Credit/Debit Card - Visa, Mastercard, Discover

16. What is P2C Police to Citizen?: Print and view a daily bulletin of case related events and print copies of public police reports.

17. Why can't I receive notifications from this website?: If you have registered with Notify Me and you are not receiving email, you need your spam blocker to allow listserv@civicplus.com.

18. Can I pay for my alarm fee on-line?: No, you must come by the PD or mail in your payment.