House
Checks
We
provide this service to homeowners who are away for a period of time.
People find this most useful when they are gone over the winter months.
We will do visual checks of your house, and if something is found to be
unusual, we will perform a physical check to the exterior of the
residence to determine if there is a problem. If a problem is found, we
will notify the contact person on the house check sheet. These forms can
be picked up at the Clintonville Police Department at any time.
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Vehicle Lockouts
As a public service the
Clintonville Police Department will attempt to unlock your vehicle for
you should you accidentally lock your keys inside. Before an officer
will attempt to unlock your vehicle, we ask that you sign a waiver in
case damage occurs to the locking mechanism.
Not all vehicles can
be unlocked with the equipment available to officers. Most domestic
vehicles can be unlocked using the tools we have. Some vehicles are
very easy to unlock and some can be difficult. However, if the officer
is unable to unlock your vehicle our dispatch center also has several
locksmith numbers available.
In emergency
situations you can authorize an officer to gain access to your vehicle
by using extreme measures.
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Home Security Surveys
The Clintonville Police Department’s
Crime Prevention
Officer can do a free survey of your home and make recommendations for
added security at low costs. This survey covers the interior and
exterior of your residence. For this service, you will need to call
Clintonville Police Department at 715-823-3117 to schedule a time. This
program is available only to City of Clintonville residents.
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Temporary Plate Issuance
Wisconsin law requires buyers of cars and
small trucks (8000 pounds or less) to display a permanent or temporary
plate within two business days of purchase. Driving without plates is
subject to a maximum fine of $200. Handmade ‘LAF' (license applied for)
plates are not acceptable. The Wisconsin dealer or financial institution
involved in the sale provides temporary plates free to Wisconsin
residents. Temporary plates issued to Wisconsin residents are valid for 90
days. Out of state residents purchasing a vehicle in Wisconsin may obtain
a temporary plate valid for 30 days for a fee of $3 plus any application
and service fees.
The Clintonville Police Department can
issue a temporary plate, a cardboard license plate, which you can display
on your vehicle until your metal plates arrive in the mail from DMV. We
will take your application; check to make sure it is completed correctly
and collect all fees due to DMV. The temporary plate is good for 90 days
from the date of purchase by which time you should receive your metal
plates.
In order to receive a temporary plate there
are three items needed being title, application for title and registration
(MV1) and payments. First you will need a signed title with any lien
releases. Then an MV1 form, which is available at the Police Department,
has to be filled out with all application fees in the form of a check or
money order made out to Registration Fee Trust. There is also a separate
$5 service fee for the Clintonville Police Department, which is not to be
included in the application fees.
Vehicle Renewals & Registrations
Clintonville Police can provide
certain title, registration and/or registration renewal services for
walk-in customers between the hours of 7:00am- 7:00pm Monday through
Friday, and 7:00am to 12:00pm on Saturday. Depending upon the transaction,
plates or stickers are given to the customer upon completion. The titles
are printed and mailed from DMV in Madison. Charges for service fee are
$10 for a renewal transaction and $19.50 for a title transaction (in
addition to DMV title or registration fees). For further questions call
(715) 823-3117.
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