FAQs • Battle Ground, WA • CivicEngage

How can I get a copy of a police or accident report and what are the fees?: There is a Request for Public Records form available at the front desk or online. Some information within police reports may be confidential, or not for disclosure under certain laws maintained in the Revised Code of Washington. Each request will be considered individually and responded to in a timely manner. Please refer to the City’s Fee Schedule; charges vary depending on how the record is provided.
Request for Public Records

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Police

1. What is the non-emergency phone number for the Battle Ground Police Department?: To contact the department Monday through Friday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, call 360-342-5200. For after hours non-emergency services you will need to dial 3-1-1 to be connected to our officers through the CRESA dispatch center.

2. How can I get a copy of a police or accident report and what are the fees?: There is a Request for Public Records form available at the front desk or online. Some information within police reports may be confidential, or not for disclosure under certain laws maintained in the Revised Code of Washington. Each request will be considered individually and responded to in a timely manner. Please refer to the City’s Fee Schedule; charges vary depending on how the record is provided.
Request for Public Records

3. When do I need to file a traffic accident report?: If you are involved in a vehicle accident and the police investigate the incident, you do not need to complete a traffic accident report. If you are involved in a traffic accident and the police do not investigate, and the damage is $700 or more to either vehicle or if there are ANY injuries, you must complete a Washington State Vehicle Collision Report. These forms are located to the right of the outside front door of the police department, 507 SW 1st Street, in a box labeled "COLLISION REPORTS".

4. How can I obtain an accident report form for Washington State Patrol?: Visit the Washington State Patrol website, go to 'Forms and Publications', and then click on 'Motor Vehicle Collision Report' to download and complete the form.
Washington State Patrol

5. How do I apply for a Concealed Pistol License?: Residents of the City of Battle Ground or non Washington State residents can pick up applications for a Concealed Pistol License at the police department. Information and applications are available online.

6. Who do I contact regarding the fees associated with ambulance transport service?: Please contact Clark County American Medical Response (AMR) at (360) 750-4679 or via e-mail at amr.clark.county@amr.net.