FAQ

 

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How do I contact the Police Department?

Contacting us in easier than ever. You may call us in a non-emergency at 903-845-2166 or check out our contact page for more information.

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How do I get a copy of a police report?

Gladewater Police Department makes reports available for a fee through our main office at:
511 S Tyler St. Gladewater, TX

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How do I visit an inmate in jail?

Individuals being held in the Gladewater Municipal Jail are not permitted to have visitors.

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How can I deliver a compliment or make a complaint?

You may use our downloadable forms on the forms page, or these links: Compliment Form | Complaint Form

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Does Gladewater PD have volunteer opportunities?

YES, You may download the form here:
Volunteer Application Form

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How do I contact other law enforcement agencies?

Some other local agencies for our area are:

Gregg County – (903) 236-8400
Upshur County – (903) 843-2541
East Mountain PD – (903) 297-0911
White Oak PD – (903) 759-0106
Big Sandy PD – (903) 636-4200
Smith County – (903) 566-6600

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Do I need a permit as a Peddler, Solicitor, Itinerant Vendor, and Pawnbroker?

Yes, you may download our application for permit as a Peddler, Solicitor, Itinerant Vendor, and Pawnbroker, and print it to take to Gladewater Police Department offices. Our contact information can be found here. The city ordinance pertaining to this can be downloaded here.

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Where can I pay a ticket?

Municipal Court for the City of Gladewater, you can reach the City Hall offices at 903-845-2196 or City of Gladewater Website.

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Where can I contest a traffic citation?

Municipal Court for the City of Gladewater, you can reach the City Hall offices at 903-845-2196 or City of Gladewater Website.

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How do I get a vehicle inspection?

As a result of House Bill 2305 passed during the 83rd legislative session, the State of Texas will stop issuing inspection stickers and transition to a “Two Steps, One Sticker” vehicle inspection and registration program. Beginning March 1, 2015, vehicles will no longer be issued an inspection sticker. Your registration sticker will serve as a combined proof of registration and inspection. For more information please visit the state site at: Texas Inspection and Registration

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How do I report an abandoned vehicle?

You can call our department directly at 903-845-2166, you can also visit our contact page at https://www.gladewaterpd.com/contact-us or submit your tip anonymously at https://local.nixle.com/tip/city-of-gladewater/

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How do I get a copy of my collision report?

You can call our department directly at 903-845-2166, you can also visit our contact page at https://www.gladewaterpd.com/contact-us

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How do I report a traffic accident that wasn’t investigated by an officer?

You can call our department directly at 903-845-2166, you can also visit our contact page at https://www.gladewaterpd.com/contact-us or submit your tip anonymously at https://local.nixle.com/tip/city-of-gladewater/

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How do I share information about a crime?

You can call our department directly at 903-845-2166, you can also visit our contact page at https://www.gladewaterpd.com/contact-us or submit your tip anonymously at https://local.nixle.com/tip/city-of-gladewater/

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How do I report graffiti?

You can call our department directly at 903-845-2166, you can also visit our contact page at https://www.gladewaterpd.com/contact-us or submit your tip anonymously at https://local.nixle.com/tip/city-of-gladewater/

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How do I register my home or business security alarm?

The Gladewater PD Alarm Permit Application is available to print in our forms section. The city ordinance pertaining to this can be downloaded here.

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How do I get criminal history information?

You can call our department directly at 903-845-2166, you can also visit our contact page at https://www.gladewaterpd.com/contact-us

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How can I find out about crime in my neighborhood?

Contact the department directly at 903-845-2166.

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What should I do if I think there is a warrant for my arrest?

Check online to see if there is an active warrant on Texas Failure to Appear, or contact PD at 903-845-2166.

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What do I do if I believe I’ve been the victim of fraud, identity theft or a bad check?

You can call our department directly at 903-845-2166, you can also visit our contact page at https://www.gladewaterpd.com/contact-us
You may also contact the reporting bureaus, information can be found at: https://www.ftc.gov/faq/consumer-protection/report-identity-theft

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How do I get fingerprinted?

You can call our department directly at 903-845-2166, you can also visit our contact page at https://www.gladewaterpd.com/contact-us

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How do I apply for or renew a concealed handgun license?

Information is available on the State of Texas website at: https://txapps.texas.gov/txapp/txdps/chl/

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How do I get property released from the Gladewater Police Department?

You can call our department directly at 903-845-2166, you can also visit our contact page at https://www.gladewaterpd.com/contact-us

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Where can I find information about Open Carry in Texas (Gladewater)?

Gladewater PD has an informative video about OPEN CARRY or you can read more about Open and Concealed Carry on the TXDPS website here: TXDPS FAQ. Also here is the link to the full “Texas License to Carry a Handgun Laws and Selected Statutes“.

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Is there a list of businesses that do not allow Open Carry or Concealed Carry in Gladewater?

No. Gladewater PD does not maintain a list of businesses that do or do not allow Open or Concealed Carry. This is the responsibility of the business owner by display of 30.06 or 30.07 signage. More information can be found on the TXDPS website here: TXDPS FAQ

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