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1. How may I pay a traffic ticket?

For all traffic citations, city court dates, etc., contact the Municipal Court at:
City of Dothan Municipal Court
115 W. Adams St.
Dothan, Alabama 36303
Ph: (334) 615-4150

2. How can I report a crime anonymously?

Call Crimestoppers at (334) 793-7000 or send an email to Crimestoppers.

3. How can I obtain a copy of my accident report?

Dothan Police Department Records Division
210 North Saint Andrews Street
Dothan, Alabama 36303
(334) 615-4650
Fax: (334) 615-3629
The cost is $15.00
click here for a DPD Accident Report

4. What number do I call for police-related matters?

(334) 615-3000

5. What number do I call when I have an emergency?

911

6. What can I do about stray animals?

Contact the Dothan Police Animal Services Division at 615-4620.

7. Does the City of Dothan have a Leash Law?

Yes. See Chapter 10 of the City of Dothan Code of Ordinances (City Code).

8. What number do I call to find out if someone has been arrested and is in your jail?

Dothan Police Docket Division (334) 615-4635.

9. Where do I report a crime or suspicious drug activity?

Dothan Police Department Vice/ Intelligence Division (334) 615-3661 or (334) 615-3000.

10. What do I need to do after a vehicle crash?

You will need a copy of the Police Department Accident Report in order to file an insurance claim. If the report was filed by a Dothan police officer, a copy of the report can be obtained from the Police Records Division at 210 N. Saint Andrews Street, 615-4650.

Call your insurance company as soon as possible after the crash. The law requires that you file as SR-13 Form with the State of Alabama within 30 days of the accident. If you do not file this form within 30 days, your driver's license will be suspended until the form is filed. You may obtain blank SR-13 forms at the Dothan Police Department, 210 N. Saint Andrews Street.

11. How do I file an incident report?

In person - Dothan Criminal Justice Building, 210 N. Saint Andrews Street, Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Duty Officer - 615-3681.

Officer Dispatch - By calling the Dothan Police Department Communications Center at (334) 615-3000. An officer will be dispatched to the site of the incident and will prepare a written report.

12. What are "speed humps" and how can I get them in my neighborhood?

For information contact Charles E. Metzger, P.E. - Assistant Public Works Director at (334) 615-3810 or cemetzger@dothan.org