The Lorain Police Department is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. The Record Room is open continuously. The Investigative Bureau, Traffic Bureau, and Chief’s Office have regular operating hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
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Bicycle license are available through the City Auditor’s Office. They may be contacted at (440) 204-2090. Their office hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday.
Civilian fingerprinting is handled by the Lorain County Sheriff’s Office. Please contact their Record Room (440) 329-3703 for hours and times available.
Copies of police reports are available free of charge. Individuals can request a copy of a report or public records in the following ways: Send an email to lpdrecordsrequest@cityoflorain.org Send a fax to (440) 204-2541. PLEASE NOTE: Investigative reports are not permitted to be released. Please allow 24 hours after an incident or crash is reported before requesting a copy of the police report. It typically takes at least 72 hours after an incident or crash is handled before a copy of the police report is available. Crash reports are available now on our website. Please go to the “Crash Reports” section.
A citizen requesting a record check for employment must bring in a form from his employer; a release form may be required. This service is free of charge.
Individuals must pay their traffic citations in the Clerk of Courts Office on the 2nd floor of Lorain City Hall. The office’s business hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. The Police Department will only accept payment for traffic citations when the Clerk’s Office is closed.
The current waiver schedule listing the cost of fees for traffic citations can be found on the City of Lorain website by clicking THIS LINK.
If your vehicle was towed, you must obtain a vehicle release. You can pick this release up at the Lorain Police Record Room. Be sure the vehicle is registered and have the registration or title with you. The Lorain Police Department currently utilizes the services of Sugar Ridge Towing (440) 723-2615, located at 41524 Griswold Road, Elyria.