Reports and Complaints
Q: How do I get a copy of my accident report?
A: First call the police department, 728-5991, to ask if the report is complete. If it is, you can stop at the department to pick up a copy. There is a $5 charge.
Q: How do I report something to the police?
A: Call 728-5771. A dispatcher will record your complaint and connect you with an officer.
Q: How can I provide information to the police?
A: Ord Police Department encourages citizens to provide information to aid investigations. You can contact Ord PD by phone at 728-5771 anytime or 728-5991 or visit the office at 205 S 17th Street during our office hours. All information is held in strictest confidence. Please be assured that you can remain anonymous.
Q: Somebody is harassing me and I want it to stop. Where can I get a Protection Order or a Restraining Order?
A: You can file for a harassment protection order against a person who is abusing you by visiting the District Court Office at the Valley County Court House.
Scams
Q: I received a call from a company claiming I had won a trip/money/vehicle but in order to claim my prize, I have to give them my bank account number, social security number, credit card number or some money. What should I do? Is this a scam?
A: If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is. You should never have to divulge personal information to receive a prize, and you should never give any of your personal information over the phone. Get the caller’s full name, the name of the company and the phone number. If they won’t give you a name and number, chances are it is not legitimate. You can also visit the Nebraska Attorney General Website.
Bikes & Vacation Watches
Q: How do I register a bike?
A: Bring the bike to the police department. A Police Department staff member will place a number on the bike, take a photo, and obtain a description of the bike and the owner’s name, street address and phone number.
Q: I am going on vacation. How can I get the police to watch my house?
A: If you will be gone for at least 7 days, you can download the House Watch form from the website Forms or stop at the police department and fill out a request for a Vacation Watch.
Dog Tags and Information
Q: How do I get a city dog tag?
A: Bring proof of your dog’s rabies vaccination to the City Office. Dog tags are:
$6.25 male or spayed female
$11.25 un-spayed female
Q: What should I do if my dog is lost?
A: Report it to the Police Department. If your dog has been picked up and placed in the pound, you can retrieve your dog from the Police Department. There is a $10 per day pound fee.
Q: What is the limit on the number of dogs per residence in Ord?
A: City ordinance limits the number to four dogs at any one time per residence. The offspring of any dog do not count toward the maximum allowed for a period of four months after the birth of said offspring. However, only one exempt litter of dogs may be kept in a household at any one time. Violators of this ordinance can be cited.
Lost and Found
Q: I lost something. What do I do?
A: Stop in at the Police Department. If your lost item is in the police’s Lost and Found and you can correctly identify it, it will be released to you. A department employee will ask you to sign a release form.
Q: If I find an item somewhere in Ord, what should I do?
A: Bring it to the police department, where it will be held in the Lost & Found for the owner to claim.
Handgun Information
Q: How do I obtain a handgun permit?
A: Residents of Valley County need to go to the Valley County Sheriff’s Office with identification with their current address. You will need to fill out an application and pay a $5 fee. A criminal history will be run. If approved, you will receive your permit, good for three years.