|
Frequently
Asked Questions:
How
can I get a concealed pistol license?
How
can I renew my concealed pistol license?
How
can I request a copy of a police report?
How
can I get information about registered sex offenders in Grant County?
Does
Quincy Police Department have a fingerprinting service?
How
can I adopt a dog or cat?
Can
I volunteer at the animal shelter?
What
are my rights as a landlord or a tenant?
How
can I get a protection order?
How
can I find out if someone has a warrant?
How
can I get a background check letter for myself?
How
can I get help for a domestic violence situation?
How
can I find out when someone is going to be release from jail?
How
can I contact victim services?
How
can I become a reserve police officer?
How
can I leave a tip about criminal or narcotic activity?
How can I
get a concealed pistol license?
The Quincy Police
Department issues concealed pistol licenses to residents that live
inside the city limits of Quincy. If you live outside city limits,
please contact the Grant County Sheriff’s Office at 754-2011 ext. 468.
To get a concealed
pistol license, you must come into the police department and fill out
the application provided by the Washington State Department of
Licensing. We will also take your fingerprints at that time. The cost
for the fingerprints is $19.25 and must be paid at the time the
fingerprints are taken. The City of Quincy accepts cash or check only.
Please be prepared to spend approximately 30 minutes for this process.
The Quincy Police Department will perform a background check and submit
your fingerprints to the Washington State Patrol and the FBI as part of
the background check. Depending on the workload of the Washington State
Patrol fingerprints division, it can take from 4-8 weeks to get a
response on your fingerprints. When Quincy Police Department receives a
clear background check, we will issue your concealed pistol license.
The license is good for 5 years and costs $32.00.
Back
to top
How can I
renew my concealed pistol license?
The Quincy Police
Department issues/renews concealed pistol licenses to residents that
live inside the city limits of Quincy. If you live outside city limits,
please contact the Grant County Sheriff’s Office at 754-2011 ext. 468.
You may renew your
concealed pistol license at any time within 90 days of the expiration
date of the license. If your concealed pistol license is more than 90
days past the date of expiration, the Quincy Police Department must
proceed as if you were applying for a new concealed pistol license to
include the fingerprinting process. For concealed pistol license
renewals within the appropriate time frame, the cost is $32.00 and the
license is again good for 5 years. The City of Quincy accepts cash or
check only. To apply for a renewal, please come into the Quincy Police
Department and fill out the renewal application. We will perform a
background check and upon passing that check, we will issue the
license. Please be prepared to spend approximately 15-30 minutes for
this process.
Back
to top
How can I
request a copy of a police report?
If you need a copy
of an officers’ report, accident report, etc., you must submit a
request
in writing. We will not release any report without a written request.
To obtain a copy of the records request form, click
here. You may also call ahead to
be sure the report is completed. Be sure to be specific about the kind
of record you are asking about. Provide any police report numbers you
may have. Be ready to answer questions asked by the records department
about names, dates, and other specifics about the incident. Please
bring photo identification with you when you come to pick up the
report. You will be advised in advance of any cost for the record, if
applicable. If you are the victim of a crime, you will not be charged
for a copy of the police report. Please allow the records department
time to accommodate your request. If your records request is to be
denied, you will be advised in writing to include the reason for denial
and any applicable laws that lead to our denial decision. If you have
any further questions, please feel free to contact the records
department at 787-4718.
Back
to top
How can I
get information about registered sex offenders in Grant County?
Please click the
following link to be redirected to the Grant County Sheriff’s Office
page on Registered Sex Offenders.
http://ml.waspc.org/Results.aspx?SearchValue=Grant&SelectedSearchText=County
If you have any
further questions, please contact Sgt. Deb Shay of the Grant County
Sheriff’s Office at 754-2011 ext. 305.
Back to top
Does Quincy
Police Department have a fingerprinting service?
The Quincy Police
Department provides fingerprinting services to persons living inside the
city limits of Quincy. If you live outside the city limits of Quincy,
please contact the Grant County Sheriff’s Office at 754-2011 ext. 468.
The fee is $6.00 per
fingerprint card. In an effort to provide services in a timely manner,
we request that you come into the office between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Monday through Friday. If this is inconvenient, please call us to make
other arrangements. The office can be reached at 787-4718.
Back
to top
How can I
adopt a dog or cat?
The Quincy Police
Department operates a local animal shelter. To make arrangements to
view the available animals, please call the office at 787-4718. The
adoption fee is $10.
Back
to top
Can I
volunteer at the animal shelter?
If you would like to
volunteer at the animal shelter, please pick up a volunteer application
from Quincy City Hall or click here
for a copy of the application. Applicants are subject to a
background check and must be approved by the Chief of Police. The
Quincy Police Department appreciates the time and commitment of our
volunteers.
Back
to top
What are my
rights as a landlord or a tenant?
To obtain a copy of
the Landlord/Tenant Law, please click the link below to be redirected to
the Office of the Attorney General. Landlord/Tenant issues are a civil
matter. The Quincy Police Department can direct you to someone who can
help you but we cannot give any legal advice.
http://www.atg.wa.gov/uploadedFiles/Home/Safeguarding_Consumers/Landlord-Tenant/Residential/Landlord_tenant_booklet.pdf
You may also obtain
a copy from the Quincy Police Department. We offer several
informational brochures on a variety of topics in our lobby. Please
help yourself to any of these publications.
Back
to top
How can I
get a protection order?
Protection orders
are issued by the Grant County Court in Ephrata. Please click the link
below to be directed to the Grant County Court website with information
on protective orders and the process to obtain one. Grant County Court
can also be reached at 754-2011.
http://www.co.grant.wa.us/sub_district_Court/PDF/Protection%20Order%20Process.pdf
Back
to top
How can I
find out if someone has a warrant?
For information on
warrants, please call Grant County Sheriff’s Office records department
at 754-2011.
Back
to top
How can I
get a background check letter for myself?
Our office can only
provide you with information from the Quincy Police Department. We
cannot provide you with any information from any other law enforcement
agency in Grant County or any law enforcement agency in Washington
State. For a complete criminal history background check, you may contact
the Washington State Patrol Criminal History & Identification Section at
360-705-5100. The Quincy Police Department can provide you with a
letter that states whether or not you have a criminal history record in
Quincy. There is no charge for this letter. Please bring photo
identification with you when you come in to request this type of letter.
Back
to top
How can I
get help for a domestic violence situation?
If you are reporting
an emergency or need immediately police or medical assistance, please
call 911.
Information about
safe housing and alternatives to domestic violence is available from a
state-wide 24 hour toll free hotline: 1-888-560-6027. This hotline
provides free and confidential support, information and referral. Other
local resources are listed below:
New Hope Office:
Moses Lake 509-764-8402
New Hope Office:
Othello 509-488-2699
Grant County
Prosecutor 509-754-2011 ext. 404
Victim/Witness
Advocate 509-754-2011 ext. 462
You can pick up a
brochure about the services offered by New Hope in the lobby of Quincy
Police Department. You may also call the Police Department at 787-2222
and speak with an officer at any time.
Back
to top
How can I
find out when someone is going to be released from jail?
The Washington
Statewide Victim Information and Notification Service will tell you if
an offender is in custody and will give you other important custody
information. This service will also let you leave a phone number where
you want to be called automatically when that offender is released,
transferred, escapes, or dies. For more information on this program,
please click the following link.
http://www.vinelink.com/
You can also call
toll-free 1-877-846-3492 for more information. Quincy Police Department
also has informational brochures about this helpful program. Feel free
to pick these up in the lobby of the Quincy Police Department.
Back
to top
How can I
contact Victim Services?
Below is the contact
information for several different victim services offered.
Washington State
Coalition Against Domestic Violence
206-389-2515
206-389-2900 (TTY)
Washington Coalition
of Sexual Assault Programs
800-775-8013
360-709-0305 (TTY)
Domestic Violence
Hotline – 24 hrs.
800-562-6025
National Deaf
Domestic Violence Hotline – 24 hrs
800-787-3224 (TTY)
Families and Friends
of Violent Crime Victims
800-346-7555
Mothers Against
Drunk Driving (Victim Hotline)
888-364-MADD (6233)
Office of Crime
Victims Advocacy
800-822-1067
Department of Social
and Health Services Victim/Witness Notification Program
800-422-1536
Department of
Corrections Victim Services Program
800-322-2201
Crime Victim
Compensation
800-762-3716
Address
Confidentiality Program
800-822-1065
Washington Violence
Against Women Network
http://www.wavawnet.org/
Back
to top
How can I
become a reserve police officer?
The Quincy Police
Department offers this program for citizens with a desire to give
something back to the community or persons considering a career in Law
Enforcement. Those accepted into the program are committing to
volunteer a minimum of 16 hours of service per month. Applicants must
meet the following standards set forth below.
Persons applying for
the position of Reserve Officer for the Quincy Police Department must be
at least 21 years of age and a United States Citizen. They must possess
a valid Washington State Driver’s License and have a good driving
record. They must also possess a High School Diploma or GED
equivalent. Applicants must have no felony record and no arrests for
Domestic Violence related crimes. Applicants with any other criminal
convictions or pending charges will be reviewed on a case by case
basis. Applicants will be required to pass the current physical fitness
test used by the department.
Accepted applicants
for the reserve officer program shall be required to attend and
successfully complete the state accredited reserve academy sponsored by
the Grant County Sheriff’s Office. Applicants will also be required to
submit to a polygraph and psychological examination required by the
state. Reserve officers, upon graduation, will begin a field training
program with specified field training instructors. Applicants who have
been accredited through a previous academy and who have been an active
reserve with another agency within the past year may not be required to
attend the academy again.
Back
to top
How can I
leave a tip about criminal or narcotic activity?
The Quincy Police
Department has a tip line set up for just this purpose. Please call
787-4718 and ask to leave a message on the tip line. If you call after
office hours, dial ext. 305. Your name and phone number are optional.
Back
to top |
