Is there someone at the Police Station all of the time? If not, what are the hours of business?
The Police Station is open and staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The lobby remains open all of the time.
Does your Department or your Police Athletic League (PAL) solicit money over the phone?
Neither the Ponce Inlet Police Department nor our PAL utilize telephone solicitation of any type. However, other law enforcement organizations do. If you ever have a question regarding this you are welcome to contact the PIPD at 386-236-2160.
In the event of a mandatory evacuation do I really have to leave?
Mandatory evacuation orders are given when the threat to our Town is significant. While you cannot be forced to evacuate, conditions may deteriorate to the point that units from the Police or Fire Departments may not be able to respond to your home.
What do I do about the raccoons that are getting in my garbage? Do you have an animal control officer?
We have one Police Officer trained as an Animal Control Officer, however a recent state law requires that professional, state certified “animal removal services” be used in the case of wild animals. These can be found in the yellow pages of your telephone directories.
Is there much crime in the Town of Ponce Inlet?
We are a small Town without a great number of businesses. We have a full time, fully accredited Police Department. These factors help keep our crime statistics among the lowest in Central Florida. We are not immune from serious crimes however. We have had two homicides and one police officer killed here since 1980.
Who do I contact in reference to property the Police Department may have?
If you have reason to believe the Ponce Inlet Police Department may have property that belongs to you that may have been taken in a theft, turned in for safe keeping, or you have lost an item that may have been turned onto the Police, you can contact Detective Max Binz or Ms. Penny Currie at 386-236-2160 and arrangements can be made for you to recover your property.
Is there a waiting period before I can report someone missing?
This is a common misperception. The answer is no. The moment you are concerned about a person’s whereabouts is the time to call. You may make a missing person report any time you realize someone is missing.
What are my rights as a victim of a crime?
In the past, our legal system has emphasized the criminal rights while at the same time ignoring the rights of the victim. Working with the State Attorney’s Office the Ponce Inlet Police Department seeks to focus our attention on the rights of those who have been impacted by the criminal element. The Ponce Inlet Police Department has brochures that were created to better understand victim’s rights and the services that are available to all victims and witnesses of crime. All officers carry these brochures and will provide them to anyone. They also may be obtained at the Ponce Inlet Police Department lobby area.
Where do I pay a parking citation?
You may either bring your payment directly to the Ponce Inlet Police Department, or mail them to: Ponce Inlet Police Department, 4301 S. Peninsula Drive, Ponce Inlet, FL. 32127. Should you wish to contest a parking citation you may contact the Clerk of the Court at 125 East Orange Avenue, Daytona Beach, FL. 32115 and make arrangements for a hearing.
Where is your Department located? The Ponce Inlet Police Department is located at 4301 S. Peninsula Drive, access may, also, be gained by entering the Town Hall complex at 4300 S. Atlantic and proceeding towards Peninsula Drive.
How can I get fingerprinted? Fingerprinting is accomplished at the Police Department, Monday through Friday, 0800 – 1600; applicants must furnish their own fingerprint cards. There is no cost for Ponce Inlet residents; all others are charged a $10. fee.
How can I obtain a V.I.N. verification? Officers will entertain requests for a verification at the Police Department or by calling the Department and requesting an officer. This service is provided for Town residents at no cost. The forms may be down loaded at www.hsmv.state.fl.us
Explain the “Turtle Lighting” ordinance. The purpose of the ordinance is to protect the threatened and endangered sea turtles which nest along the beaches of Volusia County, Florida, and to encourage sea turtle nesting on Volusia County beaches by minimizing the artificial light on the beaches. It is the policy of the county to minimize artificial light illuminating the entire coastal beach of the county, and said lighting for new development shall be regulated as provided in this section. To meet this intent, building and electrical plans and the construction of single-story or multi-story buildings or structures, signs, commercial or other structures, including electrical plans associated with parking lots, dune walkovers or other artificial lighting for real property within the incorporated and
unincorporated regulated boundaries shall be in compliance. Additional info may be found on the Volusia County web site at www.volusia.org
How do I obtain a “Beach Pass?” Passes may be purchased from Republic Parking at the entrance to either the beach approach or entrance to Lighthouse Point Park. Passes are, also, available at the Volusia County Annex, 250 N. Beach Street, Daytona Beach.
The parks located in the Town, who’s jurisdiction is that? Off beach parking?
Kay and Ayres Davies Lighthouse Park is the responsibility of the Town of Ponce Inlet, all other parks within the Town limits remain the jurisdiction of Volusia County, however, the Ponce Inlet Police Department handles the majority of calls for services and enforcement of applicable Town ordinances and state statutes.
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