Who Do I Call?

All phone numbers are area code 202 unless otherwise noted.

If you...	Then call...	Telephone
...need fingerprints for employment, as part of a background check, or for a police clearance	Fingerprinting	727-4409
...need a police clearance	Arrests and Criminal History Section	727-4245
...want to file a police report and it's an emergency		9-1-1
...want to contact the police for a non-emergency		3-1-1
...want to file a police report (and you're NOT in the District of Columbia)		727-1000
...want to request a copy of a police report	Public Documents Section	727-4357
...have a question about emergency no-parking signs, visitor parking permits, etc. Note: Local issues should be handled at your police district. Use the DC Guide to easily locate a police district. Just enter an address in the appropriate field and select the "Public Safety" tab below the map that appears.	First District	698-0555
	Second District	715-7300
	Third District	673-6815
	Fourth District	715-7400
	Fifth District	698-0150
	Sixth District	698-0880
	Seventh District	698-1500
...want to contest a ticket	Department of Motor Vehicles	673-6833
want to locate a towed vehicle	Department of Motor Vehicles Towed Vehicle Locator	576-6071
...…want to locate a vehicle impounded by MPD	Evidence Control Division	645-0130
…want to inquire if any property (such as bikes, etc.) has been recovered/turned in to MPD Note: Property -- including bikes -- are typically turned in to a police district first, and then transported to the Evidence Control Division. You may wish to contact the police district where the item was lost before contacting Evidence Control.	Evidence Control Division	645-0130
...want to commend police actions	Employee Commendations
...want to file a police complaint with the MPD	MPD Internal Affairs Division	727-4385
...want to file a police complaint with the DC Office of Police Complaints	Office of Police Complaints	727-3838
...are planning a march, parade, demonstration or other special event	Special Operations Division	671-6511
...want to become a Metropolitan Police Officer	Recruiting	645-0445
...want to register your gun	Firearms Registration	727-4275
...are with the media or have a media-related question	Public Information Office	727-4383
...want to follow up on a domestic violence issue Note: If you need immediate assistance in a domestic situation, call 9-1-1	Domestic Violence Unit	879-0152 561-3000
...want to report a juvenile missing person Note: a juvenile is anyone under 18; missing adults should be reported at your police district (see district information above) Youth Investigations Division	Missing Persons Guide	576-6768
...have any other non-emergency police matter	MPD Command Information Center	727-9099
...want to reach the Chief of Police	Executive Office of the Chief of Police	727-4218

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