Show All Answers

1. What is the purpose of conducting a citizens' police academy?
2. In what ways will the CPA improve police community relations?
3. How is the class conducted?
4. What type of material is covered?
5. How will the information obtained in this course be used by the public?
6. How does a person apply to the Citizen's Police Academy?

Show All Answers

1. When should I call 911?
2. How do I report a crime?
3. How do I report a crime and remain anonymous?
4. What Court does the Watertown Police Department use?

Show All Answers

1. What is the legal definition of abuse?
2. What is an abuse prevention order?
3. Who is a family or household member?
4. Where can I get a 209A Order?
5. I live in Watertown, which court can I go to?
6. The court is closed, how do I get a 209A Order?
7. Will a restraining order send my abuser to jail?
8. What happens if my abuser violates the 209A Order?
9. How will my abuser find out about the restraining order?
10. How much does a restraining order cost?
11. Do I need a lawyer?
12. How can I protect myself?

Show All Answers

1. Do I need a permit to carry pepper spray?
2. How do I get a license to carry or firearms identification card permit?
3. How do I access a change of address form for license to carry and firearm identification card?

Show All Answers

1. Does the Watertown Police Department do fingerprint cards?
2. Does the Watertown Police Department sell or swap shoulder patches?
3. How do I report police misconduct?
4. What is the process to become a Police Officer?
5. What hours is the Watertown Police Station open?
6. How do I get a permit to operate a Ice Cream Truck in Watertown?

Show All Answers

1. What is the overdose prevention and education network?
2. Who are the police officers that work in my neighborhood?
3. How do I find out if there are any registered sex offenders living near me?
4. What is a level 1, 2 or 3 sex offender?
5. What is a level 2 offender?
6. What is a level 3 offender?

Show All Answers

1. How do I obtain a copy of a police report?

Show All Answers

1. Can I be sued if my child or a teenage guest at my home drinks alcohol and harms another person?
2. Why should I be liable for the criminal or negligent acts of my guests? If my guest kills or injures someone in a drunk driving accident after drinking in my home, why should that be my problem?
3. One of my underage twins is in college and one is in the military. What’s wrong with serving alcohol to them and their friends in the safety of our home if their friends' parents give permission?
4. If I allow my child to have a party when I’m not home and she allows friends to bring alcohol and drink it, might she or I be liable for injuries her friends cause to another person?
5. Will my insurance policy cover a judgment against me as a social host?
6. If my guest caused the injury and we both get sued, why should I have to pay?
7. If someone gets a judgment against me as a social host and I later declare bankruptcy, will I have to pay it?

Show All Answers

1. Does the Watertown Police Department install or inspect child car seats?
2. How do I make a parking complaint?
3. How do I report speeding cars in my neighborhood?
4. How do I pay or appeal a parking ticket?
5. How do I pay or appeal a moving violation?
6. I locked my keys in my car, can the Police Department assist me?
7. When do I have to file an accident report?
8. Where can I obtain an accident report form?
9. How long do I have to file an accident report?
10. Where do I file my accident report?
11. What kind of information should I retrieve from the other operator if I’m in an accident?
12. Can I get a copy of the police officer’s accident report?
13. When does the all night parking ban start?
14. What is an abandoned motor vehicle?