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1. What number do I call in an emergency?

9-1-1

2. What is an emergency?

A true emergency is any fire, injury or illness, which endangers a person's safety, or a crime in progress. An emergency is life threatening and requires immediate fire, medical, or police response. An emergency is something that is occurring right now.

In Davidson, you would call 9-1-1 to:

• Save a life


• Put out a fire


• Stop a crime

3. What number do I call if it is not an emergency?

704 892-5131 or 704 336-3237

4. What are the hours of the non-emergency phone number?

In non-emergency situations, you would call the non-emergency phone number. In Davidson this is 704 892-5131 and we are available Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. During non-business hours you will have the choice of selecting the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Communications or the on-duty Davidson shift supervisor.

5. Who do I call about an incident I've already reported?

Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., call 704 892-5131 and ask for the front desk. They will be able to assist you.

6. How do I get a copy of my traffic accident report or a police report?

Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., call 704 892-5131 and ask for the front desk. They will be able to assist you.

7. What are police department office hours?

Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The on-duty shift supervisor can be reached during non-business hours by dialing 704 892-5131.

8. How do I sign up for a security check for my home?

Call Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., 704 892-5131 and ask for the front desk. They will be able to assist you.

Or you can sign up in person at the Davidson Police Department during business hours.

Or you can use our online form

9. How can I get my child safety seat inspected?

Call Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., 704 892-5131 and ask for the front desk. They will be able to assist you.

Or you can make an appointment in person at the Davidson Police Department during business hours.

10. How do I pay a traffic citation?

If you were issued a traffic citation you should have been given a pink form. Written on the front of the pink form there should be a court date. On the back of that form there are two boxes which state whether you must appear in court or you do not have to appear in court. If the box that states you do not have to appear in court is checked, you can mail a certified check or money order with the signed and dated citation.

11. What do I do if my car is towed?

Generally, Archer's Wrecker Service tows for the Davidson Police Department. Archer's Wrecker (704 892 9374) is located at 433 South Main Street in Davidson, just two blocks down from the Davidson Town Hall. Hunter Wrecker (704 375 9357), located at 1114 North Davidson Street, Charlotte, is also used occasionally.

If your car has been towed and impounded due to no registration or other legal issue, you will need to prove current registration and bring a licensed driver to get your car out of impound. Each wrecker service has its own fee schedule for towing and daily storage. Call ahead to the wrecker service to confirm the amount of your charges and what form of payment they will and will not accept.

12. What if someone I know has been arrested? How can I get them out of jail?

Visit the Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office, 700 East Fourth St., Charlotte, NC 28202.

Phone: 704 336-2543 or Fax: 704-336-6118

13. If I have property at the police department, how can I get it back?

Call Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., 704 892-5131 and ask for the front desk. They will be able to assist you.

14. Where do I find the Town of Davidson Ordinances?

View the Municipal Code

15. What is the Town of Davidson's noise ordinance?

Search for "noise" in the Municipal Code

16. What is the Town of Davidson's leash law?

Search for "dog" or "leash" in the Municipal Code