Frequently Asked Questions
Do we take fingerprints?
Did we just have an earthquake, power outage, plane crash, etc.?
How do I report a street lamp outage?
Can I serve my weekend jail time at El Segundo Police Dept.?
How do I get copies of a report?
What are the fees for reports?
Can I make a report over the phone?
How can I get my car out of impound?
What are the crime statistics for El Segundo?
What are some phone numbers for other Police Departments?
How to file a restraining order?
Does the El Segundo Police Department serve court notices?
Does the city street sweep on rainy days?
What are the requirements to become a Police Cadet?
What are the requirements to become a Police Officer?
What are the requirements to become a Lateral Police Officer?
How can I obtain an employment application?
How often do you test for Police Positions?
What court does El Segundo Police Department file cases with?
How do I ask a question not found here?
Q. Do we take fingerprints? The El Segundo Police Department now provides Live-Scan fingerprinting services: No appointment required, based on officer's availability You must bring a completed Request for Live-Scan Service form with you The application form must provide a Miscellaneous Code or Billing Code for processing Must provide a valid or current government issued identification No INS fingerprint available The cost of $10.00 fingerprints rolling fee, we only accept cash and the exact change
Back to top Q. Did we just have an earthquake, power outage, plane crash, etc.? Power outage - So. Cal Edison (800) 655-4555 Plane crash - LAX PD (310) 646-6254. Recent Eartquake information click here. Back to top Q. How do I report a street lamp outage? Southern California Edison maintains our street lamps. All reports of street lamp outages should be directed to them at (800) 611-1911 or click here to report it online. Make sure you mention the exact location of the street lamp and have the pole number of the street lamp ready (pole numbers are located on the lamp pole itself). Back to top Q. Can I serve my weekend jail time at El Segundo Police Dept.? No, we no longer offer this program. Back to top Q. How do I get copies of a report? Need to go to the police dept with a picture ID (ie: Calif Drivers Lic./Calif ID/Passport) to obtain a report. Only a victim of a crime, authorized agent, or involved party in a traffic accident can obtain a report. If the victim, reporting party, or authorized agent is not able to pick up a copy of the report in person, they may send ESPD a self addressed stamped envelope and a request we can mail the report out. Also, send a copy of a above listed id. Arrest reports may also be picked up by the arrestee, however, there is a $67.00 fee. (cash only/exact change) These reports can also be picked up free of charge from the Los Angeles Airport Court. Back to top Q. What are the fees for reports? No charge for reports. However, there is a $67.00 (cash only and exact change) charge for arrest reports. Back to top Q. Can I make a report over the phone? No, with one exception. The ESPD will accept a report by telephone of a missing person, including runaways, without delay and will give priority to the handling of that report. Back to top Q. How can I get my car out of impound? Only the registered owner can get a vehicle out of impound. The registration must be up to date and the person must have a valid drivers license. If not, the registered owner must also bring a licensed driver to drive the vehicle. If the vehicle requires a smog check, fees must be deposited at the DMV and a moving permit must be obtained. All origional DMV paperwork must be brought to the station. Back to top Q. What are the crime statistics for El Segundo? Crime statistics can be obtained by calling the Records Section Manager at (310) 524-2207. Back to top Q. Phone numbers for other Police Departments? LAPD Pacific Div- (310) 202-4502
Hawthorne PD- (310) 970-7975
Manhattan Beach PD- (310) 545-5621
LASD Lennox Station- (310) 671-7531
Gardena PD- (310) 323-7911
LAX Airport PD- (310) 646-4268
CHP West LA- (310) 642-3926 (So Bay Freeways and On/Off ramps) Back to top Q. How to file a restraining order? Restraining orders are obtained at the Torrance Superior Court, 825 Maple Ave., Torrance (310) 222-8801. Go to the 5th Floor of the courthouse to an office outside the far north courtroom. Staff there will assist you. Office hours are 8:30am - 4:00pm Mon-Fri. No police report is required to file a restraining order.
For further information, the Torrance Court can be contacted at :
www.lasuperiorcourt.org/Locations/Torrance.aspx Restraining orders can also be obtained at the Inglewood Courthouse, One Regent Street, Room 201, Inglewood, CA 90301 (310) 419-6788 or 6789. Office hours are 8:30am-4:30pm Mon-Fri (Office is closed 12:00pm-1:30pm for lunch).
For all other Restraining Orders, go to the Domestic Violence Clinic (310) 419-6788 located on the 2nd Floor. Assistance and the apporpriate forms are obtained here. Then go to Room 502 (Dept. "N") to have a judge sign the paperwork. Proceed to Room 630 (6th Floor) to file the paperwork.
For further information, the Inglewood Court can be contacted at:
www.lasuperiorcourt.org/Locations/Inglewood.aspx Back to top Q. Does the El Segundo Police Department serve court notices? No, ESPD does not serve court notices. Los Angeles Sheriff Department Court Services does have a service. Back to top Q. Does the city street sweep on rainy days? Streets are not cleaned during rainy days. Street sweeping parking citation are not issued during rainy days. Back to top Q. What are the requirements to become a Police Cadet? See job description. Located at Human Resources, 350 Main Street. (310) 524-2336/2337 Back to top Q. What are the requirements to become a Police Officer? See job description. Located at Human Resources, 350 Main Street. (310) 524-2336/2337 Back to top Q. What are the requirements to become a Lateral Police Officer? See job description. Located at Human Resources, 350 Main Street. (310) 524-2336/2337 Or call the Personnel Sergeant at (310) 524-2273 Back to top Q. How can I obtain an employment application? Request one online, call the Personnel Sergeant at (310) 524-2273, or contact Human Resources, 350 Main Street. (310) 524-2336/2337 Back to top Q. How often do you test for Police Positions? Officers = Once a month (entry)
Lateral Officers = Continuous Back to top Q. What court does El Segundo Police Department file cases with? Traffic tickets (non misdemeanors) are handled by Inglewood Court, One Regent Street, Inglewood. (310) 419-5132 Misdemeanors and Felonies are handled by Los Angeles Airport Superior Court, 11701 S. La Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles. (310) 727-6020 Back to top How do I ask a question not found here? Click here to ask a question Back to top |
