Recording, analyzing, storing, retrieving, and transferring information is an essential task of the police department. 

The front office of the Hastings Police Department at 317 S. Burlington Ave. is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  After hours, emergency assistance can be obtained via an intercom to our 911 dispatchers, who are located in the same building.

The following commonly requested services are available during regular business hours:

• Copies of Incident and Accident Reports
  Available for a $5.00 charge.  Please allow up to 72 hours after incident or accident for report to be available.  Some restrictions may apply to release of incident reports.
• Criminal History Checks
  Local background checks are available for a $5.00 charge.  Name and date of birth of the subject are needed.
• Handgun Certificates
  State Firearm Certificates are available to residents within the Hastings city limits for a $5 charge.  Photo ID is required.
• Pay Parking Tickets
  Parking tickets may be paid in person.  Tickets with exact amounts may be paid 24 hours a day in the drop slot in the lobby, or at drop boxes downtown.
• Bike Licenses
  City bike licenses are required by city code on all bikes operated in the city limits and are available for free.  Please bring your bike or bike information, including serial number if applicable.
• Correctional Citations
  Correctionals, issued by any agency, can be checked for compliance.  Traffic citations (tickets) must be paid at County Court in the county of issue.
• Solicitor's Permits
  Permits are required for ALL door-to-door salespersons.  The fee is $100 per company and the permits are good for one year.
• Animal Licenses
  Dog and Cat licenses are available at the police department.  Please bring current proof of rabies vaccination.

Lake Hastings boat permits are NOT available at the police department.  They may be obtained at City Hall, 220 N. Hastings, M-F 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  Boat permits are also available at Brad's Marine and the Parks and Recreation Office.

For more information on these or other services, call the Hastings Police Department business office at

461-2380.   After hours calls are forwarded to the Hastings E911 Communications Center.