FAQs
Police FAQs
Can the Police Department help me locate lost property?
Found property is sometimes turned into the Salida Police Department. If a driver's license is found and turned into the front office, we will make every attempt to contact the owner. If we are able to contact the owner, the license can then be mailed or picked up.
You are always welcome to call the Salida Police Department whenever you lose an item. Quite frequently, the item is turned in, undisturbed.
If your lost item has not been found, you can call the Mountain Mail Newspaper (719-539-6691) to:
- Find out if has been turned into their office.
- Place a free “lost” ad in the classified ad section describing your item, place and date lost.
Can I obtain a set of fingerprints from the Police Department?
The Salida Police Department does not fingerprint adults. Contact the Chaffee County Records Department at 719-539-2814 for more information.
Can I register my bicycle with the Police Department?
Bicycle registration is no longer offered. It is highly recommended that bicycle owners take a photo of their bicycle and copy the serial number for your own records. If your bike is ever stolen/recovered, this will make it much easier to track and identify.
Can I request a civil standby?
The Police Department will have an officer do a civil stand-by for up to 10 minutes. Arrangements need to be made several hours in advance, if possible, by calling Dispatch at 719-539-2596. Examples of use: divorce, eviction, child custody, or parent/child argument.
How can I get a copy of my records or a police report?
The Salida Police Records Departments has taken over Records beginning January 2022. Please contact the Records Department at 719-530-2618 or records@salidapolice.com.
Chaffee County Records Department holds all City and County Records prior to 2022. For any case reports for 2021 or older, contact the Records Department (719-539-2814) and give them your case number. Please note: there is a small fee for case reports.
How do I obtain a restraining order?
Visit the website for the State of Colorado Judicial Branch where you can find all protection order information and forms.
If you need help or have questions about completing the restraining order packet, call 719-539-4251.
How do I register my dog or cat with the City?
The City of Salida no longer requires dog or cat licenses. A voluntary registration program is available through the Arkansas Valley Humane Society if you wish to register your pet. Including your pet in the AVHS database can help reconnect you with your pet in the event he or she is ever lost.
When do I need a VIN inspection and how do I get one?
People often need a Vehicle Identification Number Inspection for out-of-state titles or changing body types (example: bus to a flatbed trailer).
The Salida Police Department will do VIN Inspections for vehicles being registered in Chaffee County and will complete the inspection only if the vehicle will be inside Salida City limits. For VIN inspections outside city limits, please call Chaffee County Sheriff's Office.
To obtain a VIN inspection:
Go to Salida Salida Police Department Mon - Thurs 8:00a.m. - 5:00 p.m. located at 448 E. 1st Street, Suite 274) to pay the $20.00 VIN Inspection fee.
***Note*** If our front office is closed, please go to City Hall (Suite 112) to pay the $20 fee. City Hall is open Mon-Fri 9:00a.m. - 4:00p.m.
DO NOT FILL OUT FORM THAT IS GIVEN TO YOU
Call 719-539-2596 to schedule a VIN inspection, let Dispatch know where you will meet and give a description of the vehicle or trailer. They will give you an estimated wait time that is usually within the hour.
A Police Officer will either meet you at your house (if within the City limits) or at the Salida Police Department (located at the Touber Building).
When will my property be released?
If the Salida Police Department has any of your belongings held as evidence in a case, the following steps are followed for return (items will not be returned until the case is closed, meaning the case has gone to court and the defendant has been sentenced):
- Call the Police Department 719-539-6880 and find out if the item(s) are available to be released.
- If the Police Department does not have written verification of the release of property, the District Attorney will need to be contacted to inquire about the case.
- Once the necessary Release of Property paperwork has reached the Police Department, you will need to make an appointment with the Detective or the Lieutenant to retrieve your property. Please call the Police Department to schedule appointments with either of them.
