How Do I?
When should I call 911?
9-1-1 should be used in emergency situations only, where immediate police, fire, or medical assistance is needed. Examples of this are crimes in progress, crashes with injuries or life threatening situations. All other calls for services should be done by using the non-emergency number (610.759.2200).
What are the Police Department’s Hours?
The Police Department is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. However, the administrative office of the department is only staffed from 8am – 4pm, Monday thru Friday (excluding federal holidays).
How do I file a Police Report?
There are three ways to file a report with Slate Belt Regional P.D.:
1) Call 911 (for an emergency situation) and an officer will be dispatched to your location to take a report, or
2) Call the Northampton County NON-Emergency Number 610.759.2200 and an officer will be dispatched to your location to take a report, or
3) Come to:
Slate Belt Regional Police Department Headquarters
6292 Sullivan Trail
Nazareth, PA 18064
What municipalities does Slate Belt Regional Police Department service and how do I contact them?
Plainfield Township
6292 Sullivan Trail, Nazareth PA 18064 – (610.759.6944) – https://plainfieldtownship.org/
Pen Argyl Borough
11 N. Robinson Ave, Pen Argyl PA 18072 – (610.863.4119) – https://www.penargylborough.com/
Wind Gap Borough
545 E. West Street, Wind Gap PA 18091 – (610.863.7288) – http://windgap-pa.gov/
How do I obtain a Police/Accident Report?
https://northampton.crimewatchpa.com/slatebeltpd/44211/content/obtain-police-report
How do I pay a Parking Ticket?
Send Parking Ticket and fine to:
Slate Belt Regional Police Department
6292 Sullivan Trail
Nazareth, PA 18064
Please include the Parking Ticket number on all correspondence.
How do I pay a Traffic Citation?
If issued through District Court 03-3-02
Contact District Judge Douglas Schlegel, Sr.
31 West First Street
Wind Gap, PA 18091
Phone: 610.863.5447
If issued through District Court 03-3-03
Contact District Judge Alicia Zito
269 Blue Valley Drive
Bangor, PA 18013
Phone: 610.588.5537
Do you do background checks? How much do they cost?
The Slate Belt Regional Police Department does NOT conduct background checks. Contact the Pennsylvania State Police.
http://www.psp.pa.gov/Pages/Request-a-Criminal-History-Record.aspx#.VcEdGPlVhBc
Can I get my fingerprints done at the Police Department?
Yes, Slate Belt Regional Police Department will fingerprint individuals using INK, not LIVE SCAN. Please contact SBRPD Headquarters with any questions….OR contact the Pennsylvania State Police.
http://www.psp.pa.gov/contact/Pages/default.aspx#.VcEdcflVhBc
If the Police Department has my vehicle towed, where can I find it?
Contact the:
Slate Belt Regional Police Department Headquarters
6292 Sullivan Trail
Nazareth, PA 18064
610.759.8517
If Slate Belt Regional PD obtained property from me, how can I get it back?
Contact the:
Slate Belt Regional Police Department Headquarters
6292 Sullivan Trail
Nazareth, PA 18064
610.759.8517
During what days and times can I retrieve my property?
It’s strongly suggested you call the Slate Belt Regional Police Headquarters to arrange pickup first. Come to the police department lobby between 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and the Evidence Unit will be notified. Any arrangements for pick up outside of normal business hours will need to be pre-arranged with the Evidence Custodian.
How do I file a PFA (Protection from Abuse Order)
http://www.nccpa.org/civil/protection-from-abuse-program
How do I apply for a gun permit?
http://www.northamptoncounty.org/northampton/lib/Northampton/depts/fiscalaffairs/firearms.pdf
I have an injured wild animal in my area, who do I call?
The Pennsylvania Game Commission: 610.926.3136
or
Pocono Wildlife Rehabilitation Center: 570.402.0223
How do I tell if my area is under a BURN BAN?
Residents should call the Northampton County non-emergency dispatch number- (610) 330-2200
How do I attend a Slate Belt Regional Police Commission Meeting?
The Slate Belt Regional Police Commission Meetings are open to the public. The meetings are held on the 1st Tuesday and the 3rd Thursday of each month. The meetings begin at 5:00pm and are held at the Plainfield Township Municipal Building at 6292 Sullivan Trail, Nazareth, PA.
There is DOMESTIC VIOLENCE occurring in my home. Where can I go for help?
If you need immediate assistance, dial 9-1-1. If you would like to speak to someone, contact Turning Point. Turning Point is a safe place where victims of abuse and their children can find refuge. The location of their shelters and identity of the clients are confidential. Services are provided without regard to race, income, sex, sexual preference, age, handicap, ethnicity, or religion. To schedule an appointment call Turning Point’s 24 hour Helpline at 610-437-3369 or toll-free 1-877-438-4957.
http://www.turningpointlv.org/services/
I would like to have my child’s car seat inspected, who do I contact?
Sergeant Shawn Moskella is a Certified Child Car Seat Inspector. Contact SBRPD Headquarters to make an appointment. 610.759.8517
How do I check the Megan’s Law (Sex Offenders) Registry?
http://www.pameganslaw.state.pa.us/EntryPage.aspx?returnURL=~/SearchMunicipality.aspx
