Frequently Asked Questions
How do I acquire a permit to carry a concealed
weapon?
Contact the Nebraska State Patrol office in Scottsbluff or the Dawes County
Sheriffs Office. Don't confuse this with the "Firearm Purchase Certificate"
which is required to purchase a handgun.
Can the police department provide me the name of
another party’s insurance company following an accident?
Yes. Officers collect this information routinely during traffic accident
investigations.
I’ve been involved in a minor fender-bender that did
not result in any injuries. Do I need to file a police report?
Police officers need to be called for any accident. Whether either
party wants to file is up to them.
When is it appropriate to dial 911 as opposed to the
non-emergency phone number?
The emergency number (911) should be used only when there is imminent danger
to life or property. Ask yourself if police, fire, or medical assistance is
needed right now. If the answer is yes, then immediately dial 911 and advise
the emergency service operator of what has, or is about to happen. For all
other calls, dial 308-432-5201. (The call will be answered in the same
communications center but will leave the 911 line free for emergency calls.)
How do I recover my towed vehicle?
Contact the Crawford Police department and we will contact the towing
company to get your vehicle back.
How do I recover my stolen property?
If your property is currently being held for an ongoing investigation,
property cannot be returned. However, if it was stolen and returned to
the Crawford Police Department we will release it to you as long as you
identify your property.
Where can I obtain a copy of my incident report?
You can obtain a copy of your incident report at the Crawford Police
Department. However, if this report is under investigation or is a "not for
public release" then we cannot release it to you. We can however,
release the "Complaint" form generated by Chadron Dispatch.