Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I apply for a handgun license?
- How can I legally carry a handgun and what is the difference between a CCW and a CPL?
- How do I get a copy of an accident report?
- How do I get a copy of a police report?
- Do you do employment fingerprinting?
- Do you do court ordered PBT testing?
- How do I obtain a criminal history background check?
- How do I get a Personal Protection Order (PPO)?
- Where do I obtain a Bicycle license?
- Where do I obtain a Dog License?
- How do I obtain a Solicitor's permit?
- What are the curfew times for the City of Richmond?
- Can I park my car on the street?
- Where can I find a copy of all of the City of Richmond’s Ordinances?
- What are the new changes to the seat belt laws and child restraints?
- How do I get a Burn permit?
- How do I place my home on the vacation house check list?
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How do I apply
for a handgun license?
The first step is for you to go to your local police department in the
City or Township in which you legally reside as long as you are at least
18 years old. You will be required to take and pass the “Michigan Basic
Pistol Safety Questionnaire” exam with at least a score of 70%. A
background check will be done and if you are clear and within the State
mandated guidelines, a 10-day Handgun Purchase Permit will be issued
allowing you to legally purchase a handgun within the next 10 days.
Those buyers who currently possess a Michigan Concealed Pistol License
are not required to obtain the “10-day” purchase permit.
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How can I legally carry a handgun and what
is the difference between a CCW and a CPL?
A CCW – Carrying Concealed Weapon is a crime in which a person
unlawfully possesses a hidden weapon on or about his person or in a
vehicle. A CPL – Concealed Pistol License is a document granted by the
State of Michigan (through its County Gun Boards) authorizing the
licensee to possess a concealed pistol on or about his person or
vehicle. Many people use the two terms (CCW & CPL) interchangeably but
the correct terminology is noted above.
The Concealed Pistol License Application Kit is available at your
Local Police Department (Richmond PD), the Macomb County Sheriff’s
Office, or the Macomb County Clerk’s Office. The County Clerk’s Office
website also allows you to download the application kit online. The
packet is included with extensive instructions including the fees/cost.
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How do I
get a copy of an accident report?
There are two main ways to obtain a crash report investigated by the
Richmond Police Department. You can come into the Richmond Police
Building Complex and ask for a copy. There is a fee charged for this
service. You can also go online to the “Traffic Crash Purchasing System”
(TCPS) available by going to the Michigan State Police website. There is
a $10 fee for that service.
Private Property accidents that occurred within the City limits of
Richmond are only available at the Richmond Police Department.
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How do I get
a copy of a police report?
Copies of reports are available at the Richmond Police Department
usually within 24 hours of occurrence. Some reports require the Freedom
Of Information Act (FOIA) form to be completed. This form can be
obtained, downloaded through this website, and pre-filled out prior to
coming to the PD. There is a fee for the processing or reports, copies
of recordings, videos, and/or pictures.
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Do you do
employment fingerprinting?
Yes we do but the applicant must have the proper fingerprint cards /
forms with them provided by the company requesting them. There is a fee
charged for each set (2) print cards completed. No fee will be charged
for Law Enforcement or Government (State/County) employment.
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Do you do court
ordered PBT testing?
Yes we do and there is a fee for this service. Those requiring
this service shall bring the necessary court and/or probation form(s) to
be signed with them.
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How do I
obtain a criminal history background check?
The Internet Criminal History Access Tool (ICHAT) allows the search of
public records contained in the Michigan Criminal History Record
maintained by the Michigan State Police, Criminal Justice Information
Center. All felonies and serious misdemeanors that are punishable by
over 93 days are required to be reported to the state repository by law
enforcement agencies, prosecutors, and courts in all 83 Michigan
counties.
Suppressed records and warrant information are not available through
ICHAT. Also not included are federal records, tribal records, and
criminal history from other states. A search for a record that may be in
another state requires that you correspond with that state directly.
Anyone can perform a search through ICHAT. At a minimum, the full name
of the person and his/her date of birth is required. A fee of $10 is
charged for each search.
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How
do I get a Personal Protection Order (PPO)?
You can obtain a PPO from the
County Clerk’s Office. The Personal Protection Order Assistance
Center is located there and you may receive assistance in completing all
the necessary forms. It is located in the Circuit Court Building on the
First Floor. A “do-it-yourself” PPO packet, containing instructions and
all necessary forms is available.
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Where do I obtain a Bicycle license?
Bicycle licenses are available at the Richmond Police Department.
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Where do I obtain a
Dog License?
Dog Licenses are obtained at the Richmond City Hall.
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How do I obtain
a Solicitor's permit?
These permits are obtained at the Richmond City Hall.
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What are the curfew times for the City of Richmond?
It is unlawful for any minor under the age of 17 years to loiter, idle,
congregate, or otherwise be in or on any public street, highway, alley,
park or any public place between the hours of 11:00pm and 6:00am, except
when accompanied by a parent or guardian, or when related to employment,
emergency errand, or other legitimate business directed by his/her
parent or guardian.
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Can I park my car
on the street?
There is no parking on any curbed street in the City of Richmond from
the months of December 01 thru April 30, during the time period of
3:00am to 6:00am.
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Where can I find a copy of all
of the City of Richmond’s Ordinances?
Go to the City of Richmond’s
Richmond website home page and click on the link “Code
of Ordinances”. There will be an index and a complete set of City
Ordinances.
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What are the new changes to the seat belt laws and child restraints?
Children under the age of four must be in approved safety seats,
wherever they are seated. For children less than 20 pounds, the child or
infant seat must face the rear of the vehicle, according to the standard
in the Code of Federal Regulations. However, rear-facing infant seats
should never be placed in the front passenger seat of a vehicle equipped
with air bags. Inflating air bags can seriously injure or suffocate the
child. The safest place for a child in a passenger vehicle is in the
middle of the back seat, properly buckled.
Children 4 years of age or more but less than 16 years of age must be
protected by a safety belt in the front or back seat. Until children are
8 years old or 4 feet, 9 inches tall, they must be in either a properly
fitting child safety seat or booster seat.
The driver and all front seat passengers must wear a safety belt.
Young people under age 18 cannot ride in the open bed of a pickup truck
traveling more than 15 mph. The law allows exceptions for vehicles used
by farmers, construction workers, the military, in parades, and by
authorized emergency and rescue personnel.
Never hold a child on your lap or buckle a child with another passenger
into one safety belt.
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How do I get a Burn
permit?
Go to the link “FORMS” located on the
left side or bottom of this page. Locate “Burn Permit” and click on that link.
Follow the instructions for submitting this form online or bring it to
the Richmond Police Department.
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How
do I place my home on the vacation house check list?
Go to the link “FORMS” located
on the left side or bottom of this page. Locate “House Watch” and click on that
link. Fill out the form completely and submit it online to us or bring
the completed form into the Police Department.
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