| When is the next Police Officer exam? |
| Our next entrance exam for Police Officer is scheduled for June 9, 2007. Registration for this exam closed on April 11, 2007. The next entrance examination for the Suffolk County Police Department is tentatively scheduled for the spring of 2011. To have your name placed on a mailing list to receive an application, please call 1 800 SCP EXAM, or send a letter to SCPD Recruitment section, 30 Yaphank Ave, Yaphank NY 11980. |
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| How do I apply for a civilian position with the Police Department? |
| Contact Suffolk County Civil Service at the following number: (631)-853-5500. Click here for more information. |
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| Do you have a Police Explorers Program? |
| Yes, we do have a police explorer program. Please see the next question for contact information! |
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| Who can I call at the Southampton Village Police Department about the Police Explorers Program? |
| You can call P.O. David Dorchak at (631) 283-0083. |
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| I was defrauded on E-BAY by someone who lives in the Village of Southampton. Can you help me? |
| Please report this to the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3). IC3 is a partnership between the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the National White Collar Crime Center (NW3C).
IC3's mission is to serve as a vehicle to receive, develop, and refer criminal complaints regarding the rapidly expanding arena of cyber crime. The IC3 gives the victims of cyber crime a convenient and easy-to-use reporting mechanism that alerts authorities of suspected criminal or civil violations. For law enforcement and regulatory agencies at the federal, state, local and international level, IC3 provides a central referral mechanism for complaints involving Internet related crimes.
IC3 accepts online Internet crime complaints from either the person who believes they were defrauded or from a third party to the complainant.
They can best process your complaint if they receive accurate and complete information from you. Therefore, they request that you provide the following information when filing a complaint:
- Your name
- Your mailing address
- Your telephone number
- The name, address, telephone number, and Web address, if available, of the individual or organization you believe defrauded you.
- Specific details on how, why, and when you believe you were defrauded.
- Any other relevant information you believe is necessary to support your complaint.
The IC3, upon reviewing the information you provide to them, will contact us if warranted and notify us of what action they wish us to take.
The web site address for IC3 is: http://www.ic3.gov/ |
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| How do I pay a parking ticket I received in the Village of Southampton? |
| You may mail your ticket with a check or money order to the Southampton Village Justice Court, 151 Windmill Lane, Southampton, New York 11968. You may also bring the ticket and your fine to the Justice Court anytime Monday through Friday 9:00am to 4:00pm. If paying by mail, PLEASE DO NOT MAIL CASH. |
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| Where can I obtain a Southampton Village Beach Sticker? |
| Village Beach Stickers are available at Southampton Village Hall, 23 Main Street, Southampton, New York. Generally, hours are from 9:00am to 4:00pm Monday through Friday. During the 2nd week of May through the end of June, Village Hall will be open from 9:00am to 12 noon for the purchase of beach stickers ONLY.
Village Beach Stickers are available at Southampton Village Hall, 23 Main Street, Southampton, New York. Generally, hours are from 9:00am to 4:00pm Monday through Friday. During the 2nd week of May through the end of June, Village Hall will be open from 9:00am to 12 noon for the purchase of beach stickers ONLY.
Village Beach Stickers are available at Southampton Village Hall, 23 Main Street, Southampton, New York. Generally, hours are from 9:00am to 4:00pm Monday through Friday. During the 2nd week of May through the end of June, Village Hall will be open from 9:00am to 12 noon for the purchase of beach stickers ONLY. Click here for more info. Click here for more information. |
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| How do I get a copy of a police or accident report? |
| The Records Department is open from 9:00am to 4:00pm, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, at the Southampton Village Police Department, 151 Windmill Lane, Southampton, New York. There is a fee of $.25 per standard report. The phone number to the Records Department is 631-283-0083 x143. Standard NYS forms are also available through the Records Department. These include Civilian Accident Forms(MV-104), Lost/Stolen plates or licenses(MV-78B), Registration Applications(MV-44), License Applications(MV-82). Many of these forms can also be obtained directly through New York State Department of Motor Vehicles Website. |
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| Can the police open my car if I have locked my keys inside? |
| Because of the potential for damage to vehicles, the Police Department generally does not open locked vehicles. The exception would be if a child is locked in a vehicle, the Police Department will respond to remove the child from the vehicle. A locksmith or a towing company is the best alternative to gaining access to your vehicle. |
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| Are radar/laser detectors illegal in the State of New York? |
| No |
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| Is it illegal to talk on a cell phone while operating a motor vehicle? |
| In New York State, you can only talk on a hands free cell phone while operating a motor vehicle. |
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| Why are so many questions asked when I call the police? |
| Public Safety Dispatchers are trained to try to get as much information as possible to best determine the nature of the problem and its seriousness. On emergency calls, the dispatcher has already sent the information to a responding unit while asking additional questions.
Public Safety Dispatchers are trained to try to get as much information as possible to best determine the nature of the problem and its seriousness. On emergency calls, the dispatcher has already sent the information to a responding unit while asking additional questions. |
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| Should I report suspicious activity in my neighborhood? |
| The Southampton Village Police Department depends on citizens calling to report crimes or suspicious activity. The Dispatcher who takes your call will ask questions about the activity to determine its nature and of the people involved. It is not required to give your name or address if you so desire. |
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| Why did it take so long for the police to come when I called them? |
| All requests for police services are assigned to priority based on the seriousness of the incident and the potential for injury or damage to property. At times, call of less urgent nature must be delayed so that we can respond immediately to emergencies. |
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