Q: I WAS INVOLVED IN A MINOR ACCIDENT (YESTERDAY, LAST WEEK, LAST MONTH) AND I NEVER CALLED THE POLICE. MY INSURANCE COMPANY WANTS ME TO FILE A POLICE REPORT. CAN I STILL FILE A REPORT?

A: YES, A "WALK-IN ACCIDENT REPORT" IS AVAILABLE FOR YOU TO FILE. REPORTS ARE TO BE FILED AT THE POLICE DEPARTMENT (DISPATCH), NO APPOINTMENT IS NECESSARY.

Q: I NEED TO GET MY FINGERPRINTS TAKEN FOR MY EMPLOYMENT/ I’M A DAYCARE PROVIDER/ FOSTER AND/OR ADOPTIVE PARENTS/RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY/SCHOOL DEPARTMENT. CAN I STOP AND GET THIS DONE ANYTIME?

A: NO. FINGER PRINTING WILL ONLY BE DONE ON TUESDAY FROM 8:45 AM TO 9:45 AM.
NOTE: SCHOOL EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE THIRTY DOLLARS ($30.00) CASH. THE EXACT FEE IS ONLY ACCEPTED. THE CLERK CAN NOT MAKE CHANGE.

Q: I HAVE PURCHASED A CAR SEAT AND WOULD LIKE ASSISTANCE IN PROPER INSTALLATION. HOW CAN I GET HELP?

A: THE TIVERTON POLICE DEPARTMENT HAS CERTIFIED OFFICERS WHO ARE TRAINED IN THE INSTALLATION OF CAR SEATS. CALL THE TIVERTON POLICE DEPARTMENT TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT.

Q: I HAVE PURCHASED A VEHICLE WITH AN OUT-OF-STATE (NOT RHODE ISLAND) TITLE AND I NEED A VIN CHECK DONE. HOW TO GET THIS DONE?

A: VIN CHECKS ARE DONE ON WEDNESDAY FROM 9:00 AM TO 3:00 PM. YOU WILL NEED TO BRING THE VEHICLE YOU ARE REGISTERING, THE TITLE FOR THE VEHICLE OR ACTIVE REGISTRATION OF OWNER IF THERE IS A LOAN, PROOF OF ADDRESS AND THE $10.00 FEE.
NOTE: VIN CHECKS ARE DONE ON VEHICLES UNDER 10 YEARS.

Q: I HAVE RECENTLY INSTALLED AN ALARM SYSTEM IN MY HOME OR BUSINESS, DO I HAVE TO REGISTER THE ALARM?

A: YES, PURSUANT TO TOWN ORDINANCE EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 1, 1992 ALL ALARM SYSTEMS IN THE TOWN OF TIVERTON ARE TO BE REGISTERED WITH THE POLICE DEPARTMENT. AN ALARM APPLICATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON THE WEBSITE OR AT THE POLICE STATION. THE COST FOR REGISTERING ALARMS IS $10.00 CASH, CHECK OR MONEY ORDER.

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