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1. What is the address and contact information for the Fremont Police Department?

Emergency phone: 911
Business phone: 231-924-2100
Fax: 231-924-2400

Address:
101 E Main Street
Fremont, MI 49412

2. What are your normal business hours?

Our normal business hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

If you need to speak with a police officer after these hours, call Central Dispatch at 231-689-5288 and they will arrange for one of our officers to contact you. If your situation is an emergency, dial 911.

If you wish to leave a general message for the police department after hours, call our office number 231-924-2100.

3. I have a question about a traffic ticket I received. Who can I contact?

All questions regarding traffic citations should be directed to:
78th District Court
1092 Newell Street
P.O. Box 129
White Cloud, Mi 49349

Court staff can be contacted by telephone at 231-689-7255 during normal business hours.

4. I received a parking ticket. What happens if I don’t take care of it?

After 10 days the fine doubles. After an additional 10 days, a uniform traffic citation is mailed to the registered owner and the fine increases to $50. If the owner still fails to respond, the fine increases to $75 and an order to show cause is sent. If the owner fails to respond to the show cause order, an arrest warrant is issued.

5. I need to have my fingerprints taken for employment purposes. Will the police department do this for me?

The Fremont Police Department offers Livescan fingerprinting to those in need of criminal history background checks that may be required as a condition for employment, certification, licensing, foreign adoptions, etc.

Appointments are required. Hours for fingerprints are from 9:30 - 3:45 pm on Monday, and 8:00 - 4:45 pm Tuesday through Friday.  Hours are subject to change due to the operational needs of the police department.  Being fingerprinted takes approximately 10-15 minutes in an applicant setting.  Call Becky at 231.924.2100 to schedule your appointment.

Cost for a Livescan is $58.25 as established by the State of Michigan and the FBI. Also, printing of fingerprints on fingerprint cards is available with the cost of $15 for one card.  Additional cards are $5 each.  You must have your Michigan Driver's License or a Michigan State ID card with your current address on it.  Also, bring the Request for Fingerprint form provided to you by the organization requesting your prints.

6. Will the police department help me if I lock my keys in my car?

Yes, we still perform that service for those who lock their keys within the City limits. You must sign a waiver of liability prior to the officer attempting to open the car. If you do not wish to sign the waiver, or the officer is unable to open the vehicle’s door, a wrecker service or locksmith will be contacted for you.

7. I had a traffic accident on the roadway; do I have to make a police report?

Michigan law requires a police report for damage in excess of $1,000.

8. I had an accident with my vehicle on private property. Do I need to report this?

No, private property accidents do not require a report from the police department if there is no injury. The police department provides a courtesy form, which you can fill out and submit to your insurance company if you intend to make a claim. If someone was injured in a private property crash, a report is required.

9. I am considering hiring a new employee but would like to know if he / she has a criminal history. How can I find out this information?

For additional information, please visit the Criminal History page.

10. Occasionally I see City officers outside the City limits. Can they write me a ticket when they are outside the City?

The City owns and maintains several interests outside the City limits and officers will routinely conduct property checks on these interests, so it is not unusual to see a City officer on patrol outside the City.  A Fremont Police Officer can write a ticket if they are with a County Deputy or State Trooper if working together.

11. Do I have to register my bicycle?

Yes, Fremont ordinance requires City residents to register their bicycles. Registering your bikes helps identify lost or stolen bicycles and adds an element of deterrence.

12. We are leaving for vacation. Will the police department watch our home?

If you let us know when you’re leaving, the police department will conduct periodic property checks. Click on the following link to submit a property check card online or stop by the police department to fill one out.

13. We have a stray dog hanging around our house. Will the police pick it up?

We encourage all residents to call Animal Control at 231-689-7020. If there is no answer, leave a message. If it is after normal business hours and you can secure the dog, Animal Control officers will pick it up as soon as possible.

14. Will the police pick up a stray cat we have at our home?

No, the police do not handle stray cat complaints. We have no housing or boarding facility in which to place them.