faq

Q: Can I pay a parking ticket over the phone or on-line?
A: Unfortunately, No. At this time, the only accepted form of payment for
parking tickets in Old Orchard are with check, money order, or cash. They
can be mailed to the Police Department, or paid here in person.

Q: Who do I make the check or money order out to for a parking ticket,
or kennel fee?
A: The check can be made out to "The Town of Old Orchard Beach".

Q: Is the first parking ticket in Old Orchard Beach waived?
A: No. Although some municipalities do allow this, the Town Of Old Orchard
does not.

Q: How do I obtain a Protection Order?
A: Visit your local District Court. Here you will be able to apply for an order. If
you or the defendant live in Old Orchard Beach, the court will provide you with
paperwork to brink to the Police Department. If the order is based on assaults
that are occurring please notify the Police of the crimes occurring.

Q: How do I obtain a copy of a police report?
A: The police department employ's a records officer. For any police report
other than an accident report you can come to the station or call to speak with
the records clerk, Monday thru Friday 7am-3pm. There is a small fee
associated.

Q: How do I obtain a copy of my accident report.
A: Recently the State of Maine has done away with the traditional "48 hour"
accident report form that an officer used to give to the involved parties after an
accident. If your insurance company request a copy of the report from you,
you may advise them that the Old Orchard Beach Police Department took an
accident report. They will call us, and we will release the report to them, at no
cost to you. If you would like a copy for your own records, you may get a copy,
but there is a small fee associated.

Q: Where can I get my fingerprints taken?
A: The Old Orchard Beach Police Department will take fingerprints for
employment purposes provided you have your own fingerprint card.

Q: How do I find out if School has been canceled?
A: Please do NOT call the Old Orchard Beach Police Department to find out if
school has been canceled. The Old Orchard Beach School Department will
notify Television and Radio stations to air any delays or cancellations. The
police department is busy with emergency calls such as accidents and vehicles
off the roadway. By calling the police department with a non-emergency
question you may be delaying or preventing someone in need from obtaining
the proper assistance they require.

Q: Who do I call when I have a power outage in my neighborhood?
A: When you experience a power outage in your home, please contact
Central Maine Power. The Old Orchard Beach Police Department is unable to
provide assistance as to when the power will be restored.

Q: How do I obtain my criminal record?
A: Requests for criminal/driving records must be directed to:

State Bureau of Identification
Maine State Police
36 Hospital Street
Augusta, ME 04330

Q: How do I obtain a permit for operating an uninspected motor
vehicle?
A: You may obtain a permit to move an uninspected motor vehicle from the
police department. A 1 day permit may be issued to you from the
communications center to move an uninspected motor vehicle TO AN
INSPECTION STATION ONLY. When you come to the station, please have
your licence, registration and insurance card.

Q: How do I file a formal complaint or commendation against or for an
officer?
A: You may contact the Deputy Chief of Police to file a complaint or
commendation. He can be reached via email at
kbabin@psafety.oobmaine.com or by calling him directly at (207)934-4911.