Q. When should I call 911?

A. You should call 911 in any emergency situation.  where the communications unit can dispatch officers promptly to your location.  "If you need an officer to respond...then call 911. In non-emergency situations Call 247-1621." If you want to talk to the Administrative Staff call 251-6220.

Q. Where can I get a copy of a police report taken in the City of Mayfield?

A. The Mayfield Police Department is at 211 East Broadway, Mayfield Kentucky 42066 

Q. What information do I need in order to buy a police report?

A. You must have either a Incident Number or the date,time and location of the incident.  Without this information, the Communication Center personnel will not be able to locate and provide you with a copy of the report quickly.

Q. What information should I exchange with the other driver if I am in an accident?

A. Kentucky State Statute requires you to give your name, address, and Vehicle Identification Number at the scene of an accident. It is also a good idea to write down a description of the other driver's vehicle (year, color, model, license plate, etc.), as well as exchanging your insurance information and possibly a phone number.

Q. If I'm getting harassing phone calls, what should I do?

A. You should report the calls by calling 1-888-966-6222, and having a call trace put on your phone line.  Information from this trace can be used as evidence of harassment at a later date.

Q. Can I phone-in an accident report?

A. No.  All accident reports must be reported in person. You must either make the report with the officer that responds to the scene, or on minor accidents on a parking lot you will need to fill out a individual accident report.

Q. If an incident occurred in another city, can I still report it in the City of Mayfield?

A. No.  Any report you make regarding an incident, must be made in the city in which the incident occurred.

Q. Where can I get an restraining order...or an order of protection?

A. You can file for an order of protection against the person who is abusing you at the Graves County Courthouse in Mayfield.

Q. Where do I report an animal bite?

A. If the animal bite occurred in Mayfield, Kentucky then you should call the Animal Shelter at 270-251-0130 to report the bite and for an animal control officer to respond if needed.  If someone is seriously injured by an animal, then you need to call 911.

Q. If I report a car stolen from Mayfield, and then recover it myself...who do I report that to?

A. You must contact the Mayfield Police Department at  (270-247-1621) or the detective that is handling your case.

Q. How can I get a Police Ride Along?

A. The Mayfield Police Department has a ride-along program to which it is very simple to apply. Simply go to the Police Department and sign a waiver. You will be checked, and if you are approved (you must be 18, and not have a criminal record or warrants), you will be informed of a  scheduled time and day for you to ride-along. Your ride-along will consist of actually riding in a working police car with a patrol officer. You see the officer working during his shift...answering calls, stopping cars, and everything else that makes up a typical tour-of-duty. Riding along with an officer can be an eye-opening experience.