A list of Frequently Asked Questions

n       What's your address?

n       How do I get police reports?

n       Did you tow my vehicle?

n       (Calling on 9-1-1) What's the routine number?

n       What is the phone number for other law enforcement or EMS agencies?

n       Where's the Fire Department going?

n       What are the current road conditions?

n       Why are the civil defense sirens going off?

n       What time are you open?

 

What's your address?

 

The Wayne Police Department is located within the Wayne Municipal building at the corner of 3^rd and Pearl Streets. The mailing address is 306 Pearl Street, Wayne, NE 68787. The e-mail address is police@cityofwayne.org  Back to the top.

 

How do I get police reports?

 

Copies of police reports and accident reports are available for a fee of $3.00 or $.50 per page, whichever is greater.  Anyone wishing to obtain a copy of a police report or accident report must complete an Information Request Form.  Reports can be obtained in person, by mail or by fax.  It will be possible to receive reports via email in the future.

Persons who have been arrested and are pending a trial may not obtain copies of the police reports without filing a motion for Discovery in the appropriate court.

Employers may request local criminal history arrest data from the Wayne Police Department by supplying the full name and date of birth of the person on whom the request is made. A Social Security number is helpful, but not required. The person on whom the request is made must sign a release of information form before any criminal history data will be released. For a more extensive criminal history search you may contact the Nebraska State Patrol at (402) 471-4545. Back to the top

 

Did you tow my vehicle?

 

There are many circumstances in which the department may be required to impound vehicles. If the department had cause to impound your vehicle, a record of the incident would be on file with the Wayne Police Department Communications Center. Contact them with a vehicle description including the license plate number at 375-2626 to inquire about the circumstances and current location of the vehicle.

Before a towed vehicle is released the owner will need to provide proof of identification at the police department and pay all applicable impound and storage fees.  You will be required to pay any outstanding parking violations owed before the vehicle can be released. Back to the top

 

(Calling on 9-1-1) What's the routine number?

 

For the Wayne Police Department:

 

EMERGENCY (Life or Death)……..                              CALL 9-1-1

NON-EMERGENCY                                                  375-2626

     Routine Calls for Service:                                                    375-1122

        Traffic Complaints

      Reports, Burn Permits, Fingerprinting

      Criminal Complaints (not in progress)

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What is the phone number for other law enforcement or EMS agencies?

 

FOR any EMERGENCY simply Call 9-1-1

 

 

 

For routine services call the following numbers (all are area code 402)

 

Wayne County Sheriff's Office                                    375-1911

 

Wayne Volunteer Fire Department                               375-1122

 

Providence Medical Center Ambulance Service               375-3800

 

Nebraska State Patrol                                               1-402-471-4545

Federal Bureau of Investigation                                                    1-402-493-8688                             
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Where's the Fire Department going?

 

            The Wayne Police Department Communications Center fields many inquiries from the public regarding emergency events currently unfolding. In most instances the Communications Center is directly involved in dispatch and support efforts assisting that agency. You are asked not to further burden staff, but rather, tune into local media coverage of the event or call at a later time. Back to the top

 

What are the current road conditions?

 

The Nebraska State Patrol provides frequently updated weather and road reports during the winter months at 5-1-1. Back to the top

 

Why are the civil defense sirens going off?

 

On the first Monday of every month the sirens are tested at 10:00 a.m. to assure they are in proper working order. If the siren sounds at any other time, please take cover and tune to local media sources to verify the purpose of the siren. PLEASE DO NOT CALL THE POLICE. If it is indeed an actual emergency, Communications Center staff is extremely busy dispatching emergency rescue services. There are a limited number of incoming 9-1-1 lines and many times the department is flooded with calls asking what's going on with the sirens. When this happens, true emergency calls are not able to get through. Back to the top

 

What time are you open?

 

The Police Department is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days per year, including holidays and weekends.  You may come to the police department in person to pay parking tickets, request services, get copies of police reports, etc. at any time.

 

 

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