FAQs
Delaware Police Department Frequently Asked Questions
Alarms Systems/Police and Fire
The City of Delaware requires each individual and business that uses a security alarm system to obtain a permit through the police department.
To obtain a new permit you can download a permit by visiting the Forms and Permits Page or by stopping at the Police Department to pick one up. Once completed the application form should be mailed or brought back to the Delaware Police Department, including the registration fee. A yearly application fee of $10 for residential and $25 for business is required. For residential alarms, each false alarm in excess of three shall be charged $50. For business or other non residential users, each false alarm in excess of two, up to and including four false alarms, shall be charged a fee of $50, with each false alarm in excess of four being charged $100 each.
The records department will then mail you a renewal notice prior to your permit expiration date.
Please note that failure to register your alarm is in violation of Delaware City ordinance 557.03, which requires that every building alarmed in the City of Delaware be registered. Failure to comply with this provision may result in penalties as provided by law.
Bicycle Registration
The police department encourages community residents to register the bicycles with the Division of Police. Should a bicycle be lost or stolen, the police than have a means to identify the owner of the bicycle and return the bicycle once it is recovered.
Registration of the bike can be done by downloading the form here or by obtaining a registration form at the Police Department. There is a $2 fee to register your bicycle which is valid for three years. The form should include a complete description of the bike, including make, model, serial number, tire size, colors, and any special markings or equipment, and whether it is a boys or girls. The registration form also requests the owners name, birth date, address, and telephone number. A registration sticker will be issued for each bicycle registered.
Business Security
The police department requests that all businesses in Delaware complete a business security form. The requested emergency contact information remains confidential and is accessed in the event that an unnatural situation occurs at or around the business. Call (740)203-1100 to request a business form be mailed to you. There is no fee required.
Carrying Concealed Weapon/ Ohio
Please click here to connect to the Ohio Attorney General's page, which explains in detail the CCW law.
City Event Notices
We ask citizens to contact the Delaware Police Departments information line at (740) 203-1100, option 7, for information concerning dates and times of any city wide event, such as parades, fireworks display.
Copies of Reports
Copies of reports are handled through the Records Division. They are open Monday through Friday, 7AM-11PM or call (740)203-1100, option 3.
Fingerprinting Services
Refer to www.webcheck.ag.state.oh.us/webcheckcommunity.htm for a listing of facilities that provide this service.
Information on Criminal and Traffic Charges
Please contact Delaware Municipal Court, at (740)203-1550 for any information pertaining to questions concerning court dates or fines.
Lockout Services
The Delaware Police Department does not provide services for vehicle or home lockouts. Please contact a local tow company or locksmith for assistance.
Records Checks
Records checks can be obtained from the Delaware Police Departments record division Monday through Friday, 7AM-11PM. By downloading the criminal records check form from the Forms and Permits Page and bring it to the Police Department. If you are requesting a check you must have either the date of birth or social security number of the person that is being checked. The Delaware Police Department is unable to give out any information concerning the number of traffic points on an individual's record. For this information you need to contact the Bureau of Motor Vehicles.
Utility Interruptions
If a public utility has been interrupted please contact that business to report the outage or to report any repair that needs to be made.
AEP 1-800-277-2177
Time Warner (740)363-9963
Street Repairs
Please contact the City of Delaware Public Works division on information concerning street repairs or maintenance at (740)203-1810.
