FAQs • Fitchburg, WI • CivicEngage

How long does my child need to be missing before I can make a report? How do I report my son/daughter missing?: Contact the police as soon as you realize your child is missing. In cases involving abduction, the first several hours are critical. When you call, an officer will respond to your residence and complete a Missing Person / Runaway form. You will be asked for a physical description of your child, clothing description, names of friends / acquaintances, etc..

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1. What can I do about barking dogs?: If there is a problem with a dog or other animal habitually disturbing the peace by barking or other noise, please contact the Fitchburg Police Department at 608-270-4300. It is helpful if you call while the activity is occurring.

2. What can I do about animals running loose in my neighborhood?: It is illegal for the owner or keeper of any animal to let the animal run or be at large on property other than that of the owner. If you see an animal running loose, please call the Fitchburg Police Department at 608-270-4300. Please provide a description of the animal, and the location that it was last seen.

3. What do I do if my pet bites someone?: Contact the Fitchburg Police Department as soon as possible at 608-270-4300. An officer will respond and take a report. The animal will be quarantined in the event it has rabies. If your pet has rabies vaccinations, you can quarantine the animal at your home.

4. How do I get a dog or cat license?: Dog or cat licenses can be obtained from Fitchburg City Hall located at 5520 Lacy Road.

5. How do I report a crime?: If the crime is in progress, call 911 immediately. If the crime did not just occur, or there is no threat to a person's safety or property, call the Fitchburg Police at 608-270-4300.

6. Can I make an anonymous complaint?: If you wish to make a complaint, you do not always have to provide your name. It is often helpful if you do provide your name so that officers responding can get more detailed information if necessary. Sometimes we need to have a complainant in order to take enforcement action.

7. Where is the police department located?: The Fitchburg Police Department is located near the intersection of Lacy Road and Research Park Drive. The address is:
5520 Lacy Road
Fitchburg, WI 53711

8. How do I pay a citation?: Citation payments can be paid in person, over the phone or online.

9. How do I contact an officer?: If you need to contact a particular Fitchburg Officer, please go to our Email and Phone Directory or just call the Fitchburg Police Department at 608-270-4300.

10. Where is the municipal court located?: Fitchburg Municipal Court is located at 5520 Lacy Road.

You can call the Fitchburg Police Department. Fitchburg has the following ordinance regarding noise:

12. What can I do about annoying or harassing phone calls?: Harassing or annoying phone calls can be hang-up calls, calls in which the caller doesn't say anything, calls in which the caller is verbally abusive or harassing, or calls from someone who you do not want calling your home.

If you are getting annoying or harassing phone calls, tell the caller to stop calling you. If the calls persist, or if the caller was threatening, contact the Fitchburg Police Department at 608-270-4300. Fitchburg has an ordinance against these types of phone calls. An officer will respond and take your complaint. If you know the number of the person who called you, or know the person's name, please provide that to the police. If the caller and phone number are not known, you can contact the phone company with the name of the police officer you spoke to and the case number. If calls continue, document the date / time of any additional calls and contact the officer that responded to your original complaint.

13. How can I compliment an officer or other department member?: You can call the Fitchburg Police Department at 608-270-4300 or you can complete a form online.

14. How can I make a complaint about the department or member?: You can call the Fitchburg Police Department at 608-270-4300 or you can complete a form online.

15. How can I make a suggestion or comment about the department?: You can call the Fitchburg Police Department at 608-270-4300 or you can complete a form online.

16. Does the Fitchburg Police Department offer a Ride-Along program?: We have a Ride-Along program. An interested person needs to call the police department at 608-270-4300 to obtain and complete the Ride-Along request form. All Ride-Along requests must be approved by the Police Chief. If your request is approved, you will be contacted and a date and time will be scheduled for you to ride with an officer.

17. Can an officer come and speak or give a presentation to my group?: We are always willing to speak and give a presentation to your group. Telephone the department at 608-270-4300 and make your request. An officer will contact you to schedule the presentation.

18. Do you offer tours of the Fitchburg Police Department?: We encourage tours of the police department. It gives us a chance to meet you and have you meet some of the police officers and see what we do daily. You will see the communication center, our jail holding cells, officers' briefing room, and the police cars. To schedule a tour, telephone the police department at 608-270-4300. We are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

19. How long does my child need to be missing before I can make a report? How do I report my son/daughter missing?: Contact the police as soon as you realize your child is missing. In cases involving abduction, the first several hours are critical. When you call, an officer will respond to your residence and complete a Missing Person / Runaway form. You will be asked for a physical description of your child, clothing description, names of friends / acquaintances, etc..

20. What are Fitchburg's alternate side parking restrictions?: Visit Fitchburg's alternate side parking ordinance and scroll to 8.05(2).

21. How do I report a parking problem?: If it is a problem that requires immediate attention, call the Fitchburg Police Department. If it is an ongoing problem, contact a civilian service employee at (608)270-4300. Ongoing parking issues can also be reported using the "Report a Concern" feature of the website.

22. How long can a vehicle be left on the street?: Vehicles cannot be left on the street for longer than 48 hours without being moved.