Frequently Asked Questions
How do I request a police report?
How do I report an accident?
How do I have my fingerprints taken?
How do I report a crime?
How do I report a medical emergency?
What are the curfew hours?
When does my child need to be in a car seat?
My street light is out, how do I get it repaired?
How do I request a police report?
Reports can be requested in person at the Cottonwood Police Department or through the mail. In both cases the address is:
Cottonwood Police Department
199 S 6th Street
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
Copies of reports cost $.25 per page with the exception of accident reports, which are free. For questions concerning reports contact the records department during normal business hours (M-F 8:00am to 5:00pm) at (928)634-4246 or Fax at (928)639-0611
For accidents involving injury requiring medical attention call 9-1-1. For hit and run and other non-injury accidents call 634-4246. For private property and delayed accidents with minor damage and no injuries a Citizen's Report of Accident form can be obtained at the Cottonwood Police Department.
How do I have my finger prints taken?
Finger printing is offered to the public Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. The fee is $5.00.
If a person is at risk of bodily injury or death or if it's a crime in progress with a potential of loss of property dial 9-1-1. For other criminal activity dial 634-4246.
Remember to keep yourself safe, do not disturb evidence and be the best witness you can.
How do I report a medical emergency?
Dial 9-1-1. Try to remain calm. Don't hang up. Listen to the questions carefully. Carefully answer all questions and follow all instructions. Be prepared to give your location and phone number. Also be prepared to give the patients location if different than yours. The better you can follow these simple instructions the better the service the Cottonwood Emergency Community can provide for you or your loved ones.
For children under 16 years of age the curfew hours are 10:00 pm to 5:00 am. For those 16 and 17 year of age the curfew is midnight to 5:00 am.
When does my child need to be in a car seat?
Arizona State Law requires children to be in a child seat until their fifth birthday. There is no weight requirement anymore. However many experts agree that children should be in child seats until age 8 or 9.
Seats in cars are designed for use by adults so consequently little people do not fit properly. The lap belt should fit snuggly across the hips not the stomach. In an collision a lap belt across the stomach will put too much pressure on internal organs which will result in injury.
The shoulder belt should fit over the shoulder and across the chest. At no time should the shoulder belt cross the neck. Many children will place the shoulder harness behind there back to avoid it rubbing on the neck. This is like not wearing a seat belt at all. The seat belt was not designed to be worn like this and will not provide adequate protection in a collision.
There are many items that are available to make the seat belt fit the child. These include extra belts and clips that attach to the seat belt itself to squeeze it down to fit the child. Most of these items are not crash tested so it is unknown how they would perform in a collision. The only safe way is to make the child fit the seat belt. This is done by using a booster seat. This makes the child sit taller so the seat belt will fit correctly across their body.
Many people ask which is the best child seat available. The answer is to get the one that will best fit your car, your child, your budget, and one that you will use every time your child gets in the car.
My street light is out, how do I get it repaired?
Call the Police Department at 634-4246 or email. Remember to get a good location for the light; Street name, pole number or closest address to the pole.