Special Victims Unit (734) 994-2710
Criminal Investigations Unit (734) 994-2880
Tip Line (Anonymous) (734) 996-3199
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
100 N. Fifth Avenue, Basement
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Fingerprinting
- Pistol Purchase Permit and Safety Inspection Services
- Crime in a Certain Location in Ann Arbor
- Police Action on a Bad Check
FINGERPRINTING
For ink fingerprints: Pay the $20.00 fee at Police Records and report to the basement level of City Hall. Cash and paper checks are accepted; credit and debit cards are NOT accepted. There is no fee to fingerprint children for identification purposes, but you must be the parent or legal guardian.
As applicable, the Michigan State Police Applicant and Personal Identification Card "RI-008" and or FBI Applicant "FD-258" fingerprint card(s) will be provided to you, unless you provide a different fingerprint card.
For Livescan / electronic fingerprints: Go directly to the basement level of City Hall. Applicable Michigan State Police, FBI and our $20.00 fee, in addition to any applicable State and Federal fees, will be collected there. Exact cash or paper checks only, payable to the City of Ann Arbor.
Livescan fingerprinting (non-criminal use) is only available to:
- City of Ann Arbor residents
- Employees whose employer is in the City of Ann Arbor
- MCOLES Cadets
All others can schedule an appointment with Identix Incorporated. Click: http://www.l1id.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=208&Itemid=216
or call 1-866-226-2952.
In order to use Livescan, you must have a "Livescan Fingerprint Request" form, typically available from your employer or licensing authority. If more than one "reason fingerprinted" is listed, you must know which one applies to you.
If you came to the Ann Arbor Police Department for Livescan because you are a school employee and now you want your Criminal History Record shared with another school district, you must contact the first school district that received it.
Any questions should be directed to Lieutenant Mike Logghe or Lieutenant Joe Campbell at 734-994-2878 or by email at mlogghe@a2gov or jcampbell@a2gov.org
PISTOL PURCHASE PERMIT AND SAFETY INSPECTION PROCESS
LOCATION AND HOURS OF OPERATION
The Ann Arbor Police Department processes pistol purchase permits, safety inspections/gun registrations from the Police Reception Desk located on the first floor of City Hall located at 100 N. Fifth Avenue.
Our hours of operation for this service are Monday through Friday (except holidays) 9:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M.
QUALIFICATIONS
1) To legally own and use a firearm, you must meet the following criteria:
a) You must be at least 21 years of age, or you must be at least 18 years of age if you are purchasing the firearm from a relative.
b) If you have ever been convicted of a Felony, you will not be eligible.
c) If you have any criminal cases pending against you or old cases without a court disposition, you will not be eligible.
d) If you have any court orders that state you may not purchase or own a firearm, you will not be eligible.
e) You must obtain a Purchase Permit in the County that you reside.
f) You must present a valid Michigan Driver's License, Michigan issued Personal Identification Card or voter's registration card showing a City of Ann Arbor address in conjunction with a valid government-issued photo identification. We will not accept expired identifications.
PURCHASE PERMITS
1) To purchase a pistol, you must first come into the Police Department and obtain a Purchase Permit.
2) Again, you will have to show a valid picture I.D.
3) You will be asked to fill out a general questionnaire and also be required to take a short quiz regarding handgun rules and safety. The quiz consists of 15 true or false questions. 70% is considered passing.
4) We will do a background check to verify that you meet all the qualifications. Although this may be done the same day, the process for reviewing and approving applications may take several days. Background checks are processed within three business days of completing the questionnaire and quiz.
5) Once you have been approved, you will be issued a Purchase Permit. There is no cost for a permit. You will have 10 days from that date to obtain your handgun. You will then have ten days from the date you purchased your gun to return to the Police Department for a Safety Inspection / Registration. If you do not register your handgun within 10 days, you will need to re-apply for a Purchase Permit.
SAFETY INSPECTIONS / REGISTRATION
1) After purchasing your handgun, you must return to the Police Department for a Safety Inspection and to obtain a Registration.
2) You will need to bring your handgun with you. It must be unloaded and in a locked box or carrying case. Do not bring any ammunition. If your weapon is a semi-automatic, you must bring in an empty magazine.
3) You must also bring with you the Purchase Permit that you were previously issued. (The individual that you purchased your weapon from should complete it.)
4) A Professional Service Assistant or Police Officer at the Police Reception Desk will briefly inspect your weapon.
NOTICE: A person who presents a pistol for a safety inspection shall ensure that the pistol is unloaded and that the pistol is equipped with a trigger lock or other disabling mechanism or encased when the pistol is presented for inspection. A person who violates this is responsible for a state civil infraction and may be ordered to pay a civil fine of not more than $50.00. (This also applies to a Michigan Concealed Pistols License holder.)
5) If all the qualifications have been met, you will be issued your Registration. This card is to be kept on you at all times that you are in possession of your firearm.
Helpful links on firearms regulations include:
The Michigan State Police firearms website at:
http://www.michigan.gov/msp/0,1607,7-123-1591_3503_4654---,00.html
The Michigan State Police firearms registration website at: http://www.michigan.gov/msp/0,1607,7-123-1591_3503_4654-138642--,00.html
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms
ANN ARBOR CRIME MAP INFORMATION
On a weekly basis the Ann Arbor News is given major crime statistics from us to produce a crime map and it is published every Friday in the local section of the paper. On a monthly basis the Ann Arbor Observer is given major crime statistics from us to produce a crime map and it is published monthly in their magazine. Both of these publications are kept on file at the Ann Arbor Public Library and if citizens have questions we will try to answer them.
For more information call P.S.A. Adele El-Ayoubi, Crime Analyst at (734) 997-1568 or email ael-ayoubi@a2gov.org.
POLICE ACTION ON A BAD CHECK
Before a police report will be taken on a Non-sufficient Funds (NSF) Check or a Account Closed Check a 5-day Bad Check Notice (pdf) must be sent to the account holder to satisfy Michigan State Statue. The Bad Check Notice (pdf) must be sent certified mail, return receipt requested deliverable to addressee only to the person who made the check. A copy of this notice should be kept by sender.
If the account holder does not respond or comply to the Bad Check Notice then a Washtenaw County Restitution Program Check Complaint Form must be submitted.
If this action fails then a criminal complaint may be filed in person at the Ann Arbor Police Department Front Desk.
Criteria for police action on a bad check, non-sufficient fund check, and closed account check:
- No two party checks.
- Single owner check.
- Check must be for $50.00 or more.
- Identity of check writer known to recipient or positive identification - drivers license or personal ID card number - must be verified and written on check by clerk.
- Must be reported to police within 60 days after receiving it back from the bank.
- Five day bad check notice must be sent certified mail (return receipt requested).
- No partial payments can be accepted by receiver of bad check.
- No post dated checks.
- No rent payment checks.
For more information call Detective Gerry Tacey at (734) 994-2976.