FAQs • Sand Springs, OK • CivicEngage

What should I do if I find an abandoned bicycle?: If you find a bicycle, you should contact the Police Department 918 245-8777. If you wish to register the bike as found property and retain it for the 90 days required by state law, after which time it is yours you may do so with the Sand Springs Police Department, otherwise the officer will take custody of the bike and place it into the property room.

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1. I need to speak with a Police Officer, but it's not an emergency. What number can I call?: The non-emergency number to the Sand Springs Communication Center which is responsible for dispatching of Police and Fire is 918-245-8777.

2. My car was towed by the Police Department, What do I need to do?: You will need to bring proof of current/valid Insurance, current vehicle registration/title and state issued identification to the Billie A. Hall Public Safety Center located at 602 W. Morrow Road. You may speak with a Dispatcher or Records Clerk to obtain a release for your vehicle. Once you have the release bring it to the responsible towing service, pay any storage costs and pick up your vehicle.

3. I think I know somebody involved in selling drugs, who can I contact and remain anonymous?: You can leave a crime tip for the Drug Enforcement Team Commander here.

4. Does Sand Springs have a City Jail?: Yes. Sand Springs Police Department maintains a municipal jail located in the Billie A. Hall Public safety Center located at 602 W. Morrow Road. Inmates are housed here for Municipal Charges or held while awaiting transfer to a County Facility.

5. I received a citation, what do I do now?: You can appear on court on the date listed on your citation or pay the citation here.

6. How do I get a copy of an offense report?: You can contact the Records Clerk at 918-246-2500 EXT. 2535 The records division will be able to process your request for a copy of the report. NOTE there are fees associated with receiving a reproduction of the report, and any other requested information/research costs. The records clerk will inform you of these when the request is made.

7. I have an alarm on my residence/business, do I need a permit or license for this?: No. At this time the Sand Springs Police Department does not require any license or permits to operate either a business or residential alarm. If a location has an excessive amount of alarms, it may be required by the Police Department that a service call be performed on the alarm before Police will respond.

8. What are the Police Department hours?: The police department is available by phone 24/7/365. Please contact the police and fire non-emergency number at 918-245-8777, or dial 911 in the event of an emergency. If you come into the police department after hours, please press the grey button on the wall that will be to your right as you enter the police waiting room.

9. I received a ticket that I don't think I deserve, who do I contact?: The police department does not cancel, or rescind citations, you will need to appear in court on the date listed on the citation to contest the allegations.

10. How can I get my fingerprints taken?: For fingerprints and background checking services you must pre-enroll online at WWW.L1enrollment.com or call 1-877-219-0197. the L1 organization will set up and send you appointment information. This service is not for self defense act permits. If you need fingerprints for this you will need to contact the Tulsa County Sheriffs Office
here.

11. Can the police open my car if I have locked my keys inside?: Unfortunately, police officers do not carry the equipment necessary to unlock a vehicle.

12. Is there a way to find out if an item I lost in the city was turned in?: Yes, please contact the Sand Springs Police Departments Property Officer at 918-246-2500 EXT. 2542 to see if your item was found.

13. Does Sand Springs have a curfew for minors?: Yes. The curfew for minors (below the age of 18) is 12:00 a.m.– 5:00 a.m. for all days of the week.

14. What should I do if I find an abandoned bicycle?: If you find a bicycle, you should contact the Police Department 918 245-8777. If you wish to register the bike as found property and retain it for the 90 days required by state law, after which time it is yours you may do so with the Sand Springs Police Department, otherwise the officer will take custody of the bike and place it into the property room.

15. What should I do if my neighbor is keeping old cars in his/her yard that do not run or do not have license plates on them?: If someone is keeping unlicensed or abandoned vehicles in their yard you should contact the Sand Springs Code Enforcement Office here.