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1. Who do I contact with questions regarding parking citations?

If you have received a general parking ticket from our Parking
Control officers you must first
contact the below number to dispute your citation before the Police Department
can resolve your dispute. If you have your parking citation the below number and
dispute process is outlined on the back.

Call us at 800-654-7275 or send a letter to:

P.O. BOX 4726

Irvine, CA 92616

2. What are the regular jail visitation hours?

Regular Jail
Visitation Hours are 7 days a week from noon to 2 p.m. It is recommend to call
us at 626-580-2112 first, first come, first served.

Inmates are allowed only two visitors per day,
if time and visitor volume allows. All visitors are checked for warrants and
criminal history. No items, including cell phones are allowed into the visiting
area. Persons currently on probation/parole may not visit an inmate. Victim of
crimes may not visit inmates connected to the crime the inmate is currently
incarcerated.  

3. Who do I contact with questions about community service?

For community service hours, call 626-580-2282.

4. Is there a charge for police report copies?

There is no charge for copies of police reports.

5. Who do I contact with questions about fingerprinting?

The El Monte Police Department does not perform live scan
fingerprinting for the public. You may contact a local Live Scan/Fingerprinting
authorized entity to get fingerprinted/live scanned for employment, youth
league involvement or other reasons.

Fingerprinting / live scan questions can be answered by calling 877-477-4688.

6. I have a question about restraining orders, who do I speak with?

Domestic Violence Restraining Orders

For domestic violence restraining orders contact the Rio Hondo Superior courthouse by phone at 626-575-4121 or in person at:

11234 Valley Boulevard

Window 1 or 2

El Monte, CA 91731

Other Restraining Orders

All other restraining order questions can be asked at either the Pomona Superior Courthouse by calling 909-620-3107 or visiting them in person at
400 Civic Center Drive

Room 201
Pomona, CA 91766

 You can also contact the Pasadena Superior Courthouse by phone at 626-356-5684 or by visiting the courthouse at:
300 East Walnut
Pasadena, CA 91101

7. I am a registrant for narcotics, who do I need to talk to?

Registrants that register with us, must live in the City of El Monte. Registration hours are 2 - 6 p.m. everyday. It is advised to call 626-580-2115.

8. What is the fee if my vehicle was stored/impounded?

There are certain fees for certain
storage/impound violations. The Police Department charges a onetime fee for the
storage, we do not charge per day storage. However, the tow companies that
store vehicles are private entities to which the Police Department/City does
not regulate their respective fees. Tow companies charge certain fees based on
the actual tow, and daily storage of the vehicle. Companies working with Police
Agencies must maintain a standard fee schedule regulated by the California
Highway Patrol. The Police Department charges the below fees for
stored/impounded vehicles:

            Storages                                  $120.00

            Impounds/Drive Arrested        $240.00

            DUI                                          $500.00

            The Police Department only takes
exact cash when the City Finance Department is closed (Fri-Sun).

9. Can I report a crime that occurred in El Monte on line?

No, the El Monte
Police Department only takes crime reports from an individual in person.
Although general tips or criminal activity will be investigated, a person
reporting an actual crime that occurred must report the crime in person.

 

10. How do I obtain a police report?

To obtain a copy of a
police report you must come to the Police Lobby and fill out a Request for A
Police Report form. Generally a police report will be ready for release in
approximately ten (10) business days, however under certain conditions a report
may be delayed or not available for release for valid reasons. Also certain
reports are considered Confidential and may not be released. Reports may only
be released via the El Monte Police Records Bureau. Questions regarding the
release of reports may be directed to the Records Bureau at (626) 580-2115.

11. I don’t live in El Monte but I was the victim of a crime in El Monte?

Generally, any victim of a
crime must report the crime in the jurisdiction in which the crime occurred.
However, under certain conditions some crimes that have been committed to a
person may be reported to the jurisdiction in which the person lives if there
is a great distance between El Monte and where the person lives. Under certain
conditions the local jurisdiction in which the person lives will take an
Outside Jurisdiction Courtesy Report and El Monte P.D. may do the same.  This is generally only done for certain
crimes against persons and not for property crimes.

12. What are the hours of the El Monte Police Department?

The El Monte Police Department is open twenty fours a day for
365 days. However, the front desk of the Police Department is open seven days a
week from 7:30 am to 8:00 pm. The front desk is generally closed most holidays.
A person may respond to the police department front desk during off hours and
contact our dispatch center via a telephone outside the front desk area. An
officer working patrol will respond to the front desk area.

The El Monte Police Department Administration is open Monday-
Thursday 7:00 am to 5:00 pm and is located in the Wayne C. Clayton Police
Administration Building located north of the main police station and City Hall
West.

The Detective Bureau of the Police Department is available
Monday- Friday 7:00 am to 5:00 pm. They can be contacted via the Detective
Bureau Sergeant at (626) 580-2134 or by contacting the Front Desk of the main
station. Please understand Detectives are working Detectives that may not be
available due to a working investigation, court or another detail.

 

13. Does the El Monte Police Department cover South El Monte?

No, the City of South El Monte is a separate City which is
patrolled by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Temple Station at 626-285-7171.

14. Can I get my fix it ticket signed off by the El Monte Police?

No, the El Monte Police
Department does not sign off fix it tickets, even those written by the El Monte
Police Department. A local CHP office will usually sign tickets off, or we
direct people across the street to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
office located in the Rio Hondo Courthouse.

15. Can I apply for Concealed Weapons Permit with the El Monte Police?

No, the El Monte Police
Department has entered an agreement with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s
Department for CCW permit applications.

16. How can I become an El Monte Police Cadet?

The Police Cadet position is part time position for the El Monte
Police Department. Applicants need to be 18 years or older, have a valid
California Driver’s License and maintain at least 6 semester units of college
courses. Interested applicants have to apply with the City’s Human Resources
Division when applications are being accepted. The Human Resources of El Monte
utilizes the on line application system NEOGOV. Any further questions may be
directed towards the El Monte Police Training Unit (626) 580-2120.

17. How do I enroll my son/daughter into the El Monte Police Explorer program?

The Police Explorer program is for youths between 12-17 years
old. El Monte Police Officers volunteer their time to coordinate the program on
a weekly basis. Successful candidates will be enrolled in the Police Explorer
Academy, which is run for fourteen consecutive Saturdays. Upon graduation the
Explorers attend weekly meetings and assist the Police Department during
functions, including being eligible for ride-a-longs where the explorer is
taught some basic police details. Those interested may call (626) 258-8653 and
leave your name and a good contact number for an Explorer Advisor to return
your phone call. 

Explorer Web Page

18. How can I obtain a Film Permit?

We have a form and some guidelines to help you obtain a film permit in El Monte.  Please follow the link to go to the Film Permit Page.

Link to Film Permit Page

19. How do I enroll my child into the TORCH program? What is the TORCH program?

TORCH stands for Teaching Obedience Respect Courage and Honor.
It is a youth intervention program. Those interested in enrolling their child
in the TORCH program may contact the Community Relations Office at (626)
580-2035 or email CRO-Website-Request@empd.org .

20. Who do I speak to if I'm a registrant for 290pc?

Registrants that register with us, must live in the City of El Monte. Registrants are only accepted by appointment only. To make an appointment, call 626-580-2100.

21. I have a question about restraining orders, who do I speak with?

Domestic Violence Restraining Orders

For domestic violence
restraining orders contact the Rio Hondo Superior courthouse by phone at
626-575-4121 or in person at:

11234 Valley Boulevard

Window 1 or 2

El Monte, CA 91731

 

Other Restraining Orders

All other restraining
order questions can be asked at either the Pomona Superior Courthouse by
calling 909-620-3107 or visiting them in person at

400 Civic Center Drive

Room 201

Pomona, CA 91766

 You can also
contact the Pasadena Superior Courthouse by phone at 626-356-5684 or by
visiting the courthouse at:

300 East Walnut

Pasadena, CA 91101