Animal Licenses obtained at the police department Monday – Friday,
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Please pay by cash or check. The fee
schedule is as follows:
• Altered animal $5.00
• Unaltered animal $20.00
• Late fee $10.00
• Adoption $15.00
• Redemption $5.00 (Every day the pet is held)
• Replacement tag $2.00
You must appear at the Madison Municipal Court on your designated
appearance date and time, unless notified by the court. Failure
to appear may result in a warrant being issued for your arrest.
The Madison Municipal Court can be reached at (256) 772-5624.
Contact City of Madison Animal Control at (256) 772-5694.
After business hours, call (256) 722-7190.
Can I make a police report
over the phone?
Reports are not taken over the phone. To make a police report,
you must appear at the Madison Police Department located in
the Madison Municipal Complex, 100 Hughes Road, Madison AL
35758 or request an officer respond to your location. To request
an officer for non-emergencies call number (256) 722-7190.
For emergencies call 9-1-1.
Your signature on the bottom of the citation is your promise
to appear on or before the assigned court date at the Madison
Municipal Court. Failure to appear and/or pay for your fines
before the listed court date may result in the suspension
of your driver's license. You must pay the fine or appear
in court on your assigned court date. The fine for the violation
is listed online. Failure to comply with the instructions
listed may result in an increase in the fine and/or a warrant
issued for your arrest. The Madison Municipal court can be
reached at (256) 772-5624.
Contact City of Madison Animal Control at (256) 772-5694
or release the animal to an animal control officer at 100
Hughes Road, Madison, Al. 35758. After regular business hours,
call (256) 722-7190. Madison police officers will respond
if the animal poses a threat to people and/or creates a traffic
hazard for motorists
The Madison Police Department documents specific incidents
which occurred within the city. If you're a resident or business
in Madison, an officer will respond to your home or business.
Call (256) 722-7190 or you can come by in person, Madison
Police Department, 100 Hughes Road, Madison, Al 35758
How to obtain a Copy of A Police Report?
Copies of reports are not released to the general public.
The criteria to be met: 1) A named victim of a crime report
or 2) A driver, registered owner of a vehicle, injured party,
or property owner named in a collision report may purchase
a copy of the report. A request will cost $5.00 cash. Persons
arrested will need to obtain a copy of his/her police report
through the Madison County District Attorney's office.
How do I get Radar Trailer in my neighborhood?
Want to make people aware of how fast they are traveling
down your street? Call (256) 772-5688 to find out the requirements
for placing the trailer in your neighborhood. You can also
request deployment of the trailer on-line.
Residents of Madison wishing to obtain a Hunting/Shooting
Permit are required to complete the following procedures:
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Obtain an application from the Records Division.
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Must be completed in its entirety and returned to the Office
of Chief of Police.
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The applicant can expect the entire process to take from
1 to 2 Weeks.
All vehicles require a release obtained from the Records window of the Madison Police Department, as well as a fee of $5.00 cash. Checks and credit cards are not accepted. Vehicles are only released to the registered or legal owner(s) of the vehicle, and this person must have a valid driver's license. In the event the registered or legal owner does not possess a valid driver's license, a driver must be present who does have a valid driver's license. Once a release is obtained, contact the tow company for total storage fees and hours the vehicle may be retrieved from the impound yard.
Import Wrecker – 30585 Highway 72W Madison, Al, 35756
(256) 532-7400.
We are going on vacation,
who should we notify?
Four to five days before leaving for vacation fill out a Vacation
Check Form at the Madison Police Department located in the
Madison Municipal Complex, 100 Hughes Road, Madison AL 35758.
This information is forwarded to our patrol staff so that
extra patrol of the area can be arranged. Vacation checks
cannot be taken over the phone.
What is a School Resource Officer?
The School Resource Officer was developed to address youth
issues in the school system and to resolve juvenile problems,
before they become serious. Three officers are assigned as
full time School Resource Officers. The primary duty and
responsibility is the investigation of criminal activity
involving juveniles and working with school officials to
maintain a safe learning environment for students. Assignments
range from dealing with status offenses such as truancy to
more serious offenses that may occur in our schools.
The School Resource Officer works closely with school officials
to identify and correct behavioral problems in children
before they become a serious problem. Many times when
a child commits
a minor offence it is because there is a larger problem
that needs to be addressed. The School Resource Officer
reviews
all cases involving juveniles and determines the best course
of action to take to prevent the action from recurring.
The officer works to provide counseling and guidance
to juvenile
offenders.
The Madison Police Department canine unit began in 1986.
Currently the Madison Police Department has two handlers.
The K9 unit’s primary responsibility is to search for
suspects fleeing serious crimes, and also search for lost
children. The dogs are quite successful in their searches;
if patrol officers are able to establish a perimeter and
contain the suspects...the dogs will find them!
The canines live at home with their handlers and become a
part of the family. Verbal commands and hand signals are
used to communicate with the dogs. The handlers and dogs
develop a very special bond that comes from driving around
together in a patrol car for 40 hours a week. Our dogs love
the attention they get at K9 demonstrations.
What is the Chaplain Program?
The Law Enforcement Chaplaincy Program was formed in 1994
to serve both law enforcement personnel and victims of crime
in our community.
Chaplains respond to counsel, assist and support victims
and witnesses of critical incidents and crises, including
death notifications, suicides, homicides, hostage situations,
and other traumatic events. The Chaplains serve the citizens
of Madison with concern and care when crime and trauma affects
them.
Megan's Law is named after seven-year-old Megan Kanka, a
New Jersey girl who was raped and killed by a known child
molester who had moved across the street from the family
without their knowledge. In the wake of the tragedy, the
Kanka's sought to have local communities warned about sex
offenders in the area.
Now, Alabama's Megan's Law arms the public with certain information
on the whereabouts of dangerous sex offenders so that local
communities may protect themselves and their children. The
law also authorizes local law enforcement to notify the public
about high-risk and serious sex offenders who reside in,
are employed in, or frequent the community.
The law is not intended to punish the offender and specifically
prohibits using the information to harass or commit any crime
against the offender. It recognizes that public safety is
best served when registered sex offenders are not concealing
their location to avoid harassment. View sex offender information
online.
What is the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team?
The Madison Police Department Special Weapons And Tactics
(SWAT) team consist of a group of specially selected Police
Officers and Fire Fighters who have been highly trained in
the use of special weapons and tactics for the purpose of
handling high risk situations involving barricaded suspects,
hostage takers, high risk warrant service, or other situations
requiring training and expertise beyond the capabilities
of the regular police officer or Fire Fighter. SWAT members
also provide security for the City’s special community
events. The Officers / Fire Fighters assigned to the SWAT
team are required to pass a physical agility and strength.
The SWAT team trains each month to sharpen their skills and
abilities. Components of the SWAT team include an entry team
and sniper teams.
The Mission of the Madison Police Department’s SWAT
team is to bring successful conclusions to high risk situations
through the use of specially equipped and highly trained
personnel without injury or loss of life to all those involved.
What is the Police Explorer Position?
The Police Explorer position offers young men and women
the opportunity to work in an "apprenticeship" position
that will allow them to prepare for a career as a police
officer. The duties of the Police Explorer position are specifically
designed to help them learn aspects of law enforcement that
will help them become full-time police officers. The Department
utilizes the Police Explorer position as a resource pool,
from which full-time positions may be filled.
Our selection procedures for Police Explorer will be the
same process used to select full-time personnel with the
exception
of psychological testing. A physical agility test, written
test, oral board, complete background investigation and medical
examination will serve the dual purpose of providing us with
capable Police Explorer applicants and identifying those
persons most likely to be successful as police officers.
Applicants must be in high school at the time of appointment
to Police Explorer. The length of time a person can serve
as a Police Explorer is limited by age. Generally, when a
Police Explorer reaches the age of 21, he/she is no longer
eligible to participate in the program. At that time, Police
Explorers
are encouraged to apply and compete for other positions within
the Department. The Chief of Police must approve any exception
to this policy.
(Drugs Offer No Tomorrow) - D.O.N.T. is one effort from
the law enforcement community to you, as a young person,
telling you that you are perfect just the way you are. D.O.N.T.
gives you the tools to resist the sometimes-negative influences
of those around you, and very often images you see on television
and in the media about who you should be.
So, allow yourself to learn from our D.O.N.T. instructors.
Understand that in your learning you will come to know that
you need not give in to what everyone else says - that you
are a whole person right now, and will continue to be in
the future, it will provide you with a sense of feeling good
about who you are.
What is the Citizen-Police Academy?
WHERE: To Be Announced
WHEN: To Be Announced (Check Back Periodically)
10 sessions including graduation.
TIME: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM (Tuesdays)
Program Synopsis - The Madison Police Department's Citizen
Academy will provide you with a "behind the scenes" look
at the Madison Police Department. The program offers a
balance of lecture and hands-on activities designed to
teach basic policing techniques. Some of the topics covered
are how to collect physical evidence, weaponless defense,
investigation, scenarios and much more.
Participants will tour the police department, learn about
basic booking procedures and the role of dispatchers, and
explore other areas of crime prevention and criminal investigations.
Participants will be given the opportunity to role-play
scenes as police officers. Participants will learn about
community involved problem solving strategies, patrol procedures,
and participate in a firearms safety program.
Other topics include: Police ethics, police discipline
policy, weaponless defense, investigations, crime scene
investigations, gangs, communications, drug enforcement
and education, juvenile law, traffic law and more.
The fourteen-week academy is designed to give an overview
of the policies and procedures of the Madison Police Department.
This interactive course is taught by police personnel.
Participants can ask questions and share their concerns
directly to the individuals responsible for enforcement.
The Department hopes there will be a greater awareness
and understanding of law enforcement's role in the community
through participating in the Citizen Academy
Participation - Potential candidates for the Citizen Academy
must meet the following criteria:
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Minimum age of 21 years
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Live or work in the Madison area
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No prior felony convictions
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No misdemeanor arrests within one year of application
The Chief of Police may waive any of the requirements upon
review and approval.
Selection Procedure - The Chief of Police selects Citizen
Academy participants through a nomination process. Interested
community members must complete an application form and
are nominated by Citizen-Police Academy Alumni, police
staff and/or community members. The names of candidates
not selected are placed on a waiting list for future classes.
Enrollment is limited to approximately 18 students per
academy.
Application/Interest - Click for application or refer questions
to Sgt. Palmer at Kenny.Palmer@mpd.ci.madison.al.us
What to Do When Involved in a Traffic Accident?
First thing to do is check and see if anyone involved is
injured, give first aid if possible. Then call the Police
Department or have someone do it for you. If no one is injured,
you should try and move the vehicles out of the roadway to
a safer place. The old adage "you need to leave the
cars in the roadway for the police to see" is a dangerous
practice. We can usually tell what occurred based upon the
vehicle damage and physical evidence at the scene. If the
vehicles are not drivable, leave them in the roadway and
walk to a position of safety (like the sidewalk) and wait
there for the police to arrive.
It is necessary to notify your insurance agent immediately,
regardless of who was at fault. It is mandatory to complete
a Department of Motor Vehicles SR-13 form within 30 days
of the accident. If your agent requests a police report,
Three days after the accident, you may pick up a copy at
the police department or mail a request to: Madison Police
Department, Attn: Records Division, 100 Hughes Road, Madison,
Al 35758. There is a $5.00 charge
In the event of a hit-and-run collision, a police officer
will also fill out an Incident/Offense report. You may pick
up a copy at the police department. There is a $5.00 charge
What is the False Alarm
Bill?
Alarm ordinance violation payments can be made at the police
department, Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Please
pay by cash or check. Personal check payments can be mailed
to:
Alarm Billing
Madison Police Department
100 Hughes Road
Madison, AL 35758
The registration of alarms with the City of Madison shall
be voluntary for all alarm users who have not been charged
with a false alarm. Registration is mandatory upon the occurrence
of the first false alarm. Alarm users who have had two (2)
false alarms and do not register will be subject to enhanced
fines for subsequent false alarms.
No fee shall be assessed under this section for the first
or second alarm at the premises responded to by the police
or fire departments during each registration year. Thereafter,
the responsible party shall pay the following fees for each
false alarm as set forth below:
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Number of Alarms Registered Non-registered
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Third Alarm $30.00 $45.00
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Fourth through Sixth Alarm $50.00
$75.00
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Seventh through Tenth $100.00 $150.00
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Eleventh and Above $250.00 $500.00
When should I call 911?
9-1-1 is for emergencies. These types of calls would include
life threatening situations where someone’s life is
in danger or a crime is occurring and police assistance is
needed immediately.
The non-emergency number is (256) 722-7190.
Where can I have my fingerprints
taken?
The police department provides fingerprinting services for
$10.00 (cash or check) per person. Walk-ins are welcome, but
may require a waiting period. Please bring the fingerprint
cards supplied to you by the business or government agency.
Fingerprints will be done for business or government purposes
only, not for immigration.
Where can I obtain a
copy of a accident report?
Copies of accident reports are available Monday - Friday 8:00
AM to 5:00 PM. The cost is $5.00 (cash or check) per report.
Please allow 2-3 days for the approval and data entry process.
For more information, call the records division at (256) 772-5689.
Where can I obtain a copy of
a police report?
Copies of police reports are available Monday – Friday,
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The cost is $5.00 (cash or check)
per
report. Please allow 2-3 days for the approval and data
entry process. For more information, call the records
division at
(256) 772-5689.
Where can I pay an alarm bill?
Alarm ordinance violation payments can be made at the police
department, Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Please
pay by cash or check. Personal check payments can be mailed
to:
Alarm Billing
Madison Police Department
100 Hughes Road
Madison, AL 35758
The registration of alarms with the City of Madison shall be voluntary for all alarm users who have not been charged with a false alarm. Registration is mandatory upon the occurrence of the first false alarm. Alarm users who have had two (2) false alarms and do not register will be subject to enhanced fines for subsequent false alarms.
No fee shall be assessed under this section for the first or second alarm at the premises responded to by the police or fire departments during each registration year. Thereafter, the responsible party shall pay the following fees for each false alarm as set forth below:
Number of Alarms Registered Non-registered
Third Alarm $30.00 $45.00
Fourth through Sixth Alarm $50.00 $75.00
Seventh through Tenth $100.00 $150.00
Eleventh and Above $250.00 $500.00
Where can I obtain an alarm
registration form?
Alarm registration forms can be picked up at the police
department Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
or from the Internet. Click the link below:
Alarm
RegistrationWhere can I obtain an
animal license?
Animal Licenses obtained at the police department Monday –
Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Please pay by cash or check. The
fee schedule is as follows:
Altered animal $5.00
Unaltered animal $20.00
Late fee $10.00
Adoption $15.00
Redemption $5.00 Every day the pet is held
Replacement tag $2.00
Where can I pay a traffic citation?
Traffic citations must be paid at the Municipal Court Clerk
office, 100 Hughes Road, Madison AL. 35758, Office hours are
8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Monday through Friday. The Municipal
Court Clerk office is closed weekends and holidays.
You must appear in person to pay at the Municipal Court Clerk
office. Someone else cannot pay your traffic citation for
you. Please pay by cash, certified check or money order and
bring the traffic citation the officer issued to you.
When mailing your payment, please pay by cash, certified check or money order and include the traffic citation the officer issued to you. Please sign the back of the citation before mailing it in with your payment. For more information, call the Municipal Court Clerk office (256) 772-5617.
Who do I contact for hiring
off duty police officers?
You can contact Major Lee Weaver, Monday – Friday,
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM at (256) 772-5688. Please read the following
requirements:
• The event must be within the city limits of Madison.
• If applicable, you must provide a copy of all appropriate
City of Madison Business licenses.
• You must make the request at least 30 days prior to
the event.
• Each officer(s) is paid $25.00 an hour with a 3 hour
minimum.
• You must provide an up-to-date copy of your insurance
showing you have at least $100,000.00 liability coverage that
will cover the officer(s).
• Your request must be approved by the Chief of Police
and the Mayor.
Who to contact about Special Events Application?
If you answer yes to any of the next 6 questions you do not need a Special Event permit.
(1) Will the event take place on private property?
(2) Will the event take place on property which is under the control or jurisdiction of the federal government or any agency or instrumentality thereof?
(3) Will the event is to take place on property which is under the control or jurisdiction of the state of Alabama or any agency or instrumentality thereof, unless the state has specifically authorized the City to control the use of such property for such events?
(4) Will the event is to take place on property which is under the control or jurisdiction of municipal boards or agencies, including but not limited to, the City of Madison Board of Education?
(5) Is the event a sporting event that is to take place on property dedicated or set aside for the purpose of such events, including but not limited to, Palmer and Dublin Parks?
(6) Is the event a funeral procession?
Otherwise No person shall engage in, participate in, aid,
form or start any special event, unless a special event
permit has been obtained from the Chief of the Madison
Police Department.
Anyone seeking a special event permit must complete and file a Special Events Application. An application may be picked up any time during regular business hours from the Madison Police Department. Applications may be filed any time during regular business hours with the Madison Police Department beginning twelve (12) months prior to the date of event, but no later than forty-five (45) calendar days preceding the date of the proposed event. All applications will be stamped with the date and time of receipt in order to insure applicants are treated on a first-come-first-serve basis.
In the case of for-profit events, events that involve the sale, transfer or consumption of alcoholic beverages or any event where an admission fee will be charged, the person organizing, holding or promoting the event (collectively, "Sponsor" for purposes of this section) shall, at the time of the filing of a permit application, provide proof of bodily injury and property damage liability insurance naming the City as an insured and covering the entire public area of the event for the duration of the event in a minimum amount of one hundred thousand ($100,000.00) dollars for the injury to or death of any one individual and three hundred thousand ($300,000.00) dollars for the injury to or death of any number of individuals in one occurrence, and property damage liability insurance in the amount of one hundred thousand ($100,000.00) dollars. Such policy shall insure both the City and the Sponsor, but shall be so endorsed as to create the same liability on the part of the insurer as though a separate policy had been written for the City and the Sponsor. Such policy shall be issued by a company authorized to engage in the insurance business in the state of Alabama and shall be approved by the City Attorney prior to the issuance of a permit.
An applicant may be required to reimburse the City within fourteen (14) business days from the last day of the event for the actual costs of providing any security, traffic control or crowd control required by the Chief of Police that is in excess of the standard complement of personnel provided by the City.
Please review the Special Events Ordinance for more details.
Who do I contact about Traffic Problems or Enforcement Requests.
You can contact Major Lee Weaver, Monday – Friday,
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, at (256) 772-5688 or you can have a shift
supervisor, who is on duty when the problem is occurring
or the request is needed, contact you. Call 772-5689, leave
a message and a shift supervisor will call you.
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6:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. 1st Shift Supervisor
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2:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M. 2nd Shift Supervisor
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10:00 P.M. - 6:00 A.M. 3rd Shift Supervisor
Please have the following information when you talk to the
supervisor.
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The traffic problem or enforcement request time(s) of day.
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The traffic problem or enforcement request day(s) of the
week.
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The traffic problem or enforcement request location(s).
Who do I contact about Neighborhood Watch?
The Neighborhood Watch program enlists the active participation
of citizens in cooperation with the Madison Police Department
to reduce crime within our neighborhoods. Each Neighborhood
Watch elects a "Block Captain" who coordinates
information in their neighborhood and acts as a liaison with
the Police Department. The Neighborhood Watch program encourages
neighbors to get to know each other and to protect themselves
from criminal activity.
To start a Neighborhood Watch Program in your neighborhood or to obtain more
information, please contact the Madison Police Department.
Who do I contact for traffic
problems or enforcement requests?
You can contact Major Lee Weaver, Monday – Friday,
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, at (256) 772-5688 or you can have
a shift supervisor,
who is on duty when the problem is occurring or the request
is needed, contact you. Call (256) 772-5689, leave a
message and
a shift supervisor will call you.
6:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. 1st Shift Supervisor
2:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M. 2nd Shift Supervisor
10:00 P.M. - 6:00 A.M. 3rd Shift Supervisor
Please have the following information when you talk to the supervisor.
• The traffic problem or enforcement request time(s)
of day.
• The traffic problem or enforcement request day(s)
of the week.
• The traffic problem or enforcement request location(s).
Who to contact about Property and Evidence?
You will need to telephone the Property/Evidence Investigator
at (256) 772-5668 to schedule an appointment to retrieve
your property and/or evidence.