| How
do I get a copy of a police report or an accident report? |
Copies
of offense reports and accident reports are available from Records
Management located in the lobby of the police station, 255
College. There is a fee. For more information, call
409-880-3817. |
| How
do I file a police report? |
You
can file a police report over the telephone by calling
409-880-3862 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through
Friday. You may also request a police officer respond to
your location by calling 409-880-3865. If your report meets
certain criteria, you may be able to file your offense report online. Always call 911 if your situation is life
threatening. |
| Who
do I call to see if I have any outstanding warrants? |
If
you believe you may have a city warrant, you should call Beaumont
Municipal Court at 409-833-0555. If you believe you may have
a county warrant, you should call the Jefferson County Sheriff's
Department Warrant Division at 409-835-8408. |
| Who
do I call to see if someone is in jail? |
The
Beaumont Police Department does not have a jail. All
prisoners are housed at the Jefferson County Correctional Facility
located on Highway 69 in mid-Jefferson County. The telephone
number is 409-726-2500. |
| How can I get fingerprinted? |
Fingerprinting is done between 1 p.m. and 2 p.m.
Monday through Friday at the Beaumont Police Department.
Cost is $5 per fingerprint card. For more information, call
the Identification Bureau at 409-880-3869. |
| How do I compliment or complain about a Beaumont
police officer/department employee and/or police service? |
You should either call the officer's
commanding officer or the Beaumont Police Department Internal
Affairs Unit at 409-880-3805. |
| How do I find out how much a traffic ticket is? |
You can find out how much a traffic
ticket is by calling Beaumont Municipal Court at 409-833-0555. |
| If I disagree with an officer's traffic accident
report, what can I do? |
Officers are traffic accident report
takers only. They assess each accident on a case by case
basis. Officers make a determination as to the contributing
factors in the accident, but they DO NOT determine fault. If
you disagree with the final accident report, you should contact
the officer to discuss your concerns. The officer has the
final say in how the report is written. Who pays for damage and other related costs is a matter which must be
determined in civil court and/or between insurance
companies. You should contact your insurance agent and/or an
attorney. |
| I have discovered the insurance
information on the accident report is not valid. What can I
do? |
You may file against the other
driver for no insurance by going to Municipal Court and completing
a complaint form against the other driver. All the
information you will need is contained in the accident report. |
| Who should I contact to get a gun permit? |
Handgun permits are issued by the Texas
Department of Public Safety. For more information, call
409-924-5400. |
| How can I get a copy of my criminal history? |
Criminal records are maintained by the
Texas Department of Public Safety. For more information,
call 409-924-5400. |
| Where can I get information
about applying for the Beaumont Police Department (sworn and/or
civilian positions)? |
Contact the
City of Beaumont Human Resources Department at 409-880-3777 or the
Beaumont Police Department Personnel Office at 409-880-3822.
It is strongly recommended you get an application online. |
| What are the requirements to apply
to become a Beaumont Police Officer? And, can military
experience be substituted for a four-year college degree? |
The City of Beaumont accepts applications on an ongoing basis from
the following candidates:
Certified Peace Officers in the State of Texas, and/or,
College graduates with a four-year degree from an accredited
college or university, and/or, Veterans recently (within 48
months) honorably discharged from the military with at least 60
college hours. For more employment information, click here.
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| How can I
attend the Citizen's Police Academy? |
You can obtain
a Citizen's Police Academy application by calling 409-880-3822 or online. |
| Do I need an
alarm permit? |
Alarm permits are required
for all alarms in the City of Beaumont. Permit applications can be
obtained by calling Police Records Management at 409-880-3836 or
by coming to the Records Management Office in the lobby of the
police building, 255 College. |
| How do I get a permit to block a
portion of my street for a special occasion? |
Contact the Beaumont Police Department Traffic
Unit at 409-833-3271 or fax the request to 409-833-2525. All
applications must be submitted at least 21 days prior to the
event. |
| Is there a fee for a parade permit
and are there any special conditions? |
Currently there is no fee for a parade permit;
however, the applicant is responsible for all barricades and
requirements placed upon the event if approval is granted.
For more information, contact the Beaumont Police Department
Traffic Unit at 409-833-3271. |
| How can I arrange to have a Child
Safety Seat Technician assist me in installing my new car seat? |
Contact Sgt. Mike Earney of the Beaumont Police
Department Traffic Unit at 409-833-3271. If the call is
after hours, leave a message at the same number by selecting
extension 350. |
| Who should I contact if I have a
complaint against a wrecker service and/or taxi service? |
Contact Officer Stenson Terry of the Beaumont
Police Department Traffic Unit at 409-833-3271. If the call
is after hours, leave a message at the same number by selecting
extension 352. |
| Who should I contact for the status
of my hit and run accident report? |
Contact Officer Doug DeVaugh of the Beaumont
Police Department Traffic Unit at 409-833-3271. If the call
is after hours, leave a message at the same number by selecting
extension 351. |
| What does "C.V.S.A.
Certified" markings on police units mean? |
These markings signify that the traffic officer
in that unit is federally certified to conduct roadside
inspections on commercial vehicles under D.O.T. federally mandated
guidelines. They also are certified in haz-mat cargo
inspections. |
| How can I get a crime
prevention or other related police presentation for my group,
school or organization? |
Call the
Beaumont Police Department Police Community Relations Unit at
409-880-3825. |
| Is there a
curfew in the City of Beaumont? |
Persons age 16
and younger are prohibited from public places without adult
supervision between the hours of 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. on Sunday
through Thursday and between the hours of midnight and 6 a.m. on
Friday and Saturday. There are certain exceptions for work
and school activities. |
| How can someone report
speeders on their street or request additional traffic speed
monitoring? |
You may
contact the Beaumont Police Department Traffic Unit at
409-833-3271. |
| How do I arrange for the mobile
traffic radar sign to be placed in my neighborhood? |
Call the Beaumont Police Traffic
Unit at 409-833-3271. Placement is subject to the department
being able to locate the sign in a safe location. Length of
duration at a particular location is dependant on the number of
requests for the sign. |
| Does the
Beaumont Police Department have a police reserve program? |
The Beaumont
Police Department does NOT have any type of police reserve
program. |
| How can I get
a Beaumont Police Department patch? |
The department does not send out
patches to persons other than law enforcement officers. If
you are a law enforcement officer and wish a department patch,
submit your request in writing on the letterhead of your
agency. Once the written request is received, it will be
placed on a waiting list. E-mail requests for patches will
not be accepted. |
