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Find answers to the most frequently asked questions and information about the most commonly used services.
How do I report a crime?
What are the winter parking restrictions?
How do I request a copy of a police report?
How do I get a criminal background check done?
How do I find out about the ordinances for the City of South Lyon?
Can the police keep an eye on my house while I'm on vacation?
How do I get a gun permit or registration?
Can I have the police store my guns while I'm on vacation?
How do I find out about local Homeland Security programs?
My pet is missing! What should I do?
There's a stray dog running around -- What should I do?
There's a stray horse in my yard! Who should I call?
Can the police do anything about the raccoons in my yard?
How do I report a crime?
In an emergency, call 911.
To report a crime, come to the police station and file a report, or call the South Lyon Police Department non-emergency number: 248-437-4191.
The Michigan State Police operate a number of confidential Crime Prevention Tip Lines which may also be used to report crimes.
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What are the winter parking restrictions?
Winter parking restrictions are in effect from November 1 through March 31 between the hours of 2:00 AM and 6:00 AM. There will be NO parking allowed on ANY city street during these hours.
This ordinance is enforced for snow removal purposes. Cars parked in violation will be ticketed.
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How do I request a copy of a police report?
Copies of police reports are obtained by contacting the Clerical Department of the South Lyon Police Department.
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How do I get a criminal background check done?
Criminal background checks can be requested by contacting the Clerical Department of the South Lyon Police Department, the Oakland County Sheriff or the Michigan State Police.
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How do I find out about the ordinances for the City of South Lyon?
The City of South Lyon can provide information on the City's ordinances. Telephone: 248-437-1735.
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Can the police keep an eye on my house while I'm on vacation?
Yes. To sign up for the Home Watch program, complete and submit a Home Watch Property Information Log.
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How do I get a gun permit or registration?
Gun permits and registrations are obtained by contacting the Clerical Department of the South Lyon Police Department.
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Can I have the police store my guns while I'm on vacation?
Yes. The free firearm storage service is provided to all residents of South Lyon.
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How do I find out about local Homeland Security programs?
Oakland County's Emergency Response and Preparedness Department provides information on County-wide initiatives.
Information on statewide Homeland Security is available from the State of Michigan Web site.
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My pet is missing! What should I do?
The South Lyon Police Department can assist with lost and found pets. Further information is available in the Community Services section of this web site.
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There's a stray dog running around -- What should I do?
Oakland County's Emergency Response and Preparedness Department provides information on County-wide initiatives.
Information on statewide Homeland Security is available from the State of Michigan Web site.
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There's a stray horse in my yard! Who should I call?
The Oakland County Animal Control Department handles livestock running at large in the South Lyon area.
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Can the police do anything about the raccoons in my yard?
No. If you have nuisance wildlife you need to contact a private pest control agency. You can find several listings in your local yellow pages.
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