How do I get a copy of an Accident or Incident Report?
Incident and Accident Reports typically cost about ten dollars ($10.00) and are available during normal business hours at the Millington Police Department, 7950 Memphis Ave Millington, TN 38053. Remember that the reports must be completed by the officer, approved by the supervisor, then submitted to the report center for processing before the report is available to the public. This process can take several days.
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I live out of state, how do I get a copy of an Accident or Incident Report?
Mail a money order in the amount of ten dollars ($10.00) to the Millington Police Department. Include the incident number, if available, thedate the incident was reported, the location of the incident, the full name of the driver, if requesting an accident report, the full name of a victim and brief details, if the incident was an assault of theft report. Also include the return address, and a daytime phone number. The police department reports approximately four-hundred reports per month and this information is required to locate the correct incident.
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I have found errors on a report, how do I get them corrected?
You must speak with the officer who completed the report. On an Incident report the Officers name can be found on the top of the first page. On an Accident Report, the Officers name will be located on the bottom of the first page. If more than one inconsistency is found on the report, be sure to write out a list of the items in question. To find out when the officer will be available to answer your questions, contact the Police Department Administration, 901-873-3340.
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I filed a report and I have found more information that needs to be added to the report, what do I do?
It depends on the information that needs to be added. If you have reported property stolen recently and have now found that more items are missing, and you believe they were stolen during the reported incident collect all of the information that you can about the item(s) and contact the police department. If your case is under investigation and you have spoken with an investigator, contact the investigator.
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Someone I know was arrested, how do I get them released?
In order to be released from jail the judge must set a bond amount to be paid before release. The bond can be paid in cash, or, depending on the arrest charge, the person may be able use a bail bonding company. Bail bonding companies usually require a percentage of the bond amount plus other fees. Most bonding companies are listed in the telephone directory. To find out if a bond has been set on an inmate you can call 901-872-3333. In some cases the person may be required to remain in the jail for a minimum number of hours, bonds can be made prior to the completion of the minimum time, however the person must remain in custody until the minimum time is met.
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How do I visit someone who is in jail?
Jail visiting hours are 9AM until 11AM everyday except Tuesdays. You must be immediate family, provide a valid photo identification card and have no weapons or drugs charges in last five years. Visits last a maximum of twenty minutes and you can visit no more than three times in one week.
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Who do I speak with to have the police department participate in an community or safety related event?
The police department participates in community events related to public safety. This could include canine demonstrations, fingerprinting children, or providing safety tip lectures. To find out if officers would be available for an event contact Inspector. Coleman or Inspector Fields at 901-873-3340
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