Police FAQ
Contacting Police Department
What number do I call when it is not an emergency?
You should call 440-934-1234 to report any suspicious activity, incidents, crimes or accidents of a non-emergency nature. 9-1-1 should be used for emergencies only.
For the Administrative section of the police department, you can call 440-934-1234. For the Records section of the police department, you can call 440-934-7860.
Police Reports
How do I get a copy of a police report (crime or accident)?
You can obtain a copy of a police report anytime between 7a.m. - 3 p.m., Monday through Friday not to include holidays or mail in a written request with a self-addressed stamped envelope to:
Avon Police Department
Records Division
36145 Detroit Road
Avon, Ohio 44011
Can I obtain a copy of my report on-line?
Yes. Visit the following websites to obtain traffic reports and incident reports: www.cityofavon.com or www.avonpd.com
Can Records fax a copy of my report to me?
Yes. Send a fax to Avon Police @ 440-934-4054 with all particulars of what public record(s) you are looking to obtain. Please include a contact name and phone number for clarification purposes if needed, Also include the fax number you would like the record(s) to be faxed back to. Be advised records is open Monday thru Friday (business hours) anything received after business hours will be addressed the following day.
When will my report be ready (for release)?
For accident reports, Officers have anywhere from one-to-five work days to turn in the initial accident report for public release. For crime-related reports/incidents, there currently isn't a time limit on turning the report in for release. Once the report is turned in, the initial report may be available for release but any investigative documents may not be released until a “closed” status is placed on the case.
Kid Print
How does my organization or group request Officers to come out to do “Kid Print?”
Call 440-934-1234 and leave a request with the name of the organization or group, the date and times you are requesting and a telephone number where you can be reached. An Officer will call you back and let you know if the service is available.
Is there a charge for “Kid Print”?
No, the “Kid Print” is free of charge, but donations are always welcomed to offset the cost of supplies and to keep the program running.
Vacation Watch
How do I put my house on the vacation watch?
Call anytime 440-934-1234 to set up a “house-watch”.
Fingerprinting(work/license)
Fingerprinting service is free-of-charge to all. Fingerprinting for businesses and non-residents will be conducted on Monday mornings between the hours of 7am and 10am provided that staff is available. Fingerprinting for Avon residents will be accepted at any time provided that staff is available (proof of residency is required). Please contact the department at 440-934-1234 to verify staff availability. Electronic fingerprinting is not available at the Avon Police Department.