Welcome to the Plain City
Police Department Website
Solicitation Laws:
The Plain City Council and Police Department have collaborated to update and strengthen solicitation laws. The soliciting laws were updated in June 2012. Any person who wishes to engage in commercial door-to-door solicitation or mobile vending must apply for and be issued a solicitor’s permit by the Police Department. There is an application fee of $50, which is non-refundable/non-transferrable. Solicitation is permitted only from 10am to 7pm, Monday through Saturday, excluding national holidays. This ordinance also creates a No Knock Registry that enables residents to register their address annually to reduce unwanted solicitations. Solicitors must download the current No Knock List prior to the start of each business day and are prohibited from contacting anyone on that list. Applications, Issued Permits, the No Knock Registry/List, and the current Solicitor’s Ordinance (723.01) can be found by visiting the “FORMS” page.
Free Service:
Residents: Please consider using a FREE personal inventory service at the link below! This service may assist the Police Department in solving a theft crime involving your property. https://reportit.leadsonline.com/
Please visit our “Outreach Initiatives” Page!
There are many programs and links on this page that provide valuable information on a variety of relevant topics.
Severe Weather Reminder
Nixle 360 Weather Warnings
With severe weather season upon us, this is a great time to register to receive severe weather alerts from Nixle 360. We have partnered with the Union County EMA and the Union County Sheriff’s Office to provide this service to all village residents. Please take this opportunity to register to receive these warnings in order to stay informed about impending severe weather and to help keep your family safe. Visit our Outreach Initiative page today to register for Nixle 360.
Auction:
The Police Department utilizes www.govdeals.com/plaincity to dispose of unclaimed, unused and/or obsolete property that was originally purchased for use by the Police Department or has otherwise come into our possession through normal day-to-day operations. There are no regularly scheduled auction dates, so be sure to visit often to find items that may interest you. Also, be sure to “Like” our Facebook Page since it provides more timely updates about the Police Department, including current internet auctions.
Internet Auction Pricing Guidelines Posted:
The Police Department is authorized to use an internet auction website to sell unused, unneeded, and unclaimed property.
Notice: Pedestrian Crosswalks...
Duties for Motorists and Pedestrians
Please click here to view a notice issued by the Police Department regarding pedestrian crosswalks. The notice was issued in response to complaints received from concerned citizens and parents regarding the behaviors of motorists in or near crosswalks, primarily in the areas highlighted by the Safe Routes to School Initiative.
Weekly Police Report recap is now available on-line!
Please visit the Crime News page for a link to this recap.
Codified Ordinances now available on-line. Please visit the “LINKS” page.
Mission Statement
We will provide our community with a well-trained Police Department that exhibits professionalism at all times. We will continually seek interaction and involvement from our citizens to ensure we provide them with the safety and security they deserve for the quality of life they desire.