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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the location and phone number of the Cedar Rapids Police Department?
- I need to be fingerprinted for a job application, professional license, or other personal reason. Does the Cedar Rapids Police Department do this?
- I received an obscene/harassing phone call. What should I do?
- What is the procedure if I receive a bad check?
- How can I obtain a copy of an incident or accident report?
- Where can I go to obtain an Iowa Driver's License?
- Where can I pay a parking ticket?
- Where do I send payment for a traffic ticket I've received?
- Does my bicycle need to be licensed? If so, where do I need to go?
- I want to complain about an officer that was rude to me. Who should I call?
- I would like to have an officer talk to my neighborhood about crime prevention (or some other police-related topic). Where do I call?
- Can I obtain Criminal History information at the Police Department?
- What is the location and phone number of the Cedar Rapids Police Department?
The Cedar Rapids Police Department is located at 505 First Street SW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 52404. Our non-emergency number is (319) 286-5378. We are open 24 hours a day, everyday. Please consult our Phone Directory for more specific contact information.
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- I need to be fingerprinted for a job application, professional license, or other personal reason. Does the Cedar Rapids Police Department do this?
Yes, the department provides Fingerprinting Services on Thursdays from 9:00 AM to Noon. This service is provided on a walk-in basis, subject to the availability of the Identification Bureau personnel. Please consult the Fingerprinting Services page for more information.
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- I received an obscene/harassing phone call. What should I do?
The Police Department will take a report for phone harassment after three calls are successfully traced.
To have a call traced:
- Hang up on the caller.
- Get a dial tone and then dial *57.
- If the trace is successful, you will receive a recording advising you that the call was traced and a fee will be charged to your bill. If you do not get this recording, call the phone company and request that a manual trace be put on your line.
After three successful traces, call (319) 286-5350 to report the harassment. Your report will then be forwarded to the Investigative Division for further investigation.
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- What is the procedure if I receive a bad check?
The Linn County Attorney has stated that he will prosecute true name checks with the following limitations:
- No out of state checks.
- No two party checks.
- US Treasury checks will be prosecuted by the US Secret Service.
The following prerequisites must be met before checks are submitted for prosecution:
- Identification with a photograph must be checked and noted, preferably on the face of the check.
- The False Check and Forgery Report must be filled out completely, listing the home address and home telephone number of the person reporting the check, and the home address and home telephone number of the person who accepted the check.
- The check cannot have been "Post-Dated" or have been a payment on an ongoing account. There cannot have been an agreement to hold the check.
- Proof of Notification, with a signed receipt, must be included with the check at the time it is turned in for prosecution. A waiting period of ten days must have expired between the date of notification and the date the check is turned in for prosecution. A Sheriff's Department Proof of Personal Service is considered Proof of Notification. It must be attached with the check following the required ten day waiting period.
- Proof of Notification is a certified letter with restricted delivery to only the person who wrote the check and a return receipt from the Post Office. If the Post Office cannot deliver the certified letter or it is not claimed, then a Personal Service must be attempted through the Sheriff's Department, or service can be made in person by the victim with a witness present.
If you have questions, please call the Investigative Division at (319) 286-5400.
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- How can I obtain a copy of an incident or accident report?
To obtain a copy of a police record you must complete a ‘REQUEST FOR RECORD' form. This form can be obtained at the Cedar Rapids Police Department or downloaded (click here). The completed form, along with payment (click for fee schedule), may be dropped off or mailed to the Cedar Rapids Police Department, 505 1 st St S.W. , Cedar Rapids , IA 52404 .
Requests for records may be made in person at the Cedar Rapids Police Department 8AM-3PM, Monday-Friday.
Completed requests returned by mail require a self-addressed stamped envelope.
If you have questions regarding the procedure for obtaining police records, please call (319) 286-5350.
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- Where can I go to obtain an Iowa Driver's License?
The Driver's License Testing and Renewal station is located at 152 Collins Road NE, Cedar Rapids, IA. The Phone Number is (319) 377-6461.
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- Where can I pay a parking ticket?
Payment for Parking Tickets (not moving violations) can be sent to:
Parking Violations Office
4th Avenue Parkade
349 4th Avenue SE
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401-1947
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- Where do I send payment for a traffic ticket I've received?
Iowa District Court
Scheduled Violations Office
PO Box 1090
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52406-1090
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- Does my bicycle need to be licensed? If so, where do I need to go?
Bicycle licensing in Cedar Rapids is optional. Cedar Rapids has a one-time licensing fee. Licenses are $5 and are good for as long as you own your bicycle. If you choose not to license your bicycle, you must record the serial number and keep the number in a safe place. Bicycle license forms may be obtained at the Front Desk of the Police Department (licenses will be mailed to you) or by requesting forms be sent to you by emailing or calling Crime Prevention at (319) 286-5440.
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- I want to complain about an officer that was rude to me. Who should I call?
To file a complaint, you should contact the Department Watch Commander at (319) 286-5348. During the hours of 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, directly contact the Internal Affairs Investigator –
Lieutenant Brent Long at (319) 286-5342. This contact can be made by phone, in person, or by mailing the content of the complaint to:
Cedar Rapids Police Department
Internal Affairs Unit
505 First Street SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
Every citizen has a right to file a complaint and all complaints will be accepted. For additional information, visit out "Misconduct Complaints" page.
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- I would like to have an officer talk to my neighborhood about crime prevention (or some other police-related topic). Where do I call?
You may e-mail or call the Crime Prevention Bureau at (319) 286-5440.
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- Can I obtain Criminal History information at the Police Department?
The Cedar Rapids Police Department does not supply criminal history information. A statewide record check can be made through the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation located in Des Moines, Iowa. There is a charge of $13.00 per name for these checks. You may call (515) 281-5501 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM or (515) 281-4776 from 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM to request forms.
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