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1. How do I get to the Police Department?

The department is located at 2660 Lyons Road, one block south of the Dayton Mall.

From Southbound Interstate Highway 75: Take exit 44 – Miamisburg-Centerville Road and turn left. Continue on Miamisburg-Centerville Road (State Route 725) to the intersection of Springboro Pike (State Route 741) and turn right. Continue on Springboro Pike to the intersection of Lyons Road and turn left. The department is located just past Menards on Lyons Road.

From Northbound I-75: Take exit 44 – Miamisburg-Centerville Road and turn right. (Then follow the directions listed above.)

From Southbound Interstate Highway 675: Take exit 2. Go through the first stop light and continue to Yankee Road. Turn left on Yankee and continue on Yankee to Lyons Road and turn right. The department will be about one mile down the road on the left.

2. How do I know if I should call 911 or just the regular phone number?

In an emergency, call 911 immediately from any wired or wireless phone.

An emergency is any situation that requires immediate assistance from the police department, fire department or emergency medical services. Examples include:

• A fire
• A crime, especially if it is in progress
• A car crash, especially if someone is injured
• A medical emergency, such as someone who is unconscious, gasping for air or not breathing, experiencing an allergic reaction, having chest pain, having uncontrollable bleeding, or any other symptoms that require immediate medical attention.

If you are in need of non-emergency police or fire service, in other words an emergency does not exist and you don’t need an immediate police, fire, or EMS response, please call 937-225-4357.

3. Important: Not sure if the situation is a true emergency? Call 911 and let the call-taker decide.

When you call 911, be prepared to answer the call-taker’s questions, which may include: • The location of the emergency, including the street address • The phone number you are calling from • The nature of the emergency Details about the emergency, such as a physical description of a person who may have committed a crime, a description of any fire that may be burning, or a description of any injuries or symptoms being experienced by a person having a medical emergency Remember, the call-taker’s questions are important to get the right kind of help to you quickly. Be prepared to follow any instructions the call-taker gives you. Many 911 centers can tell you exactly what to do to help in an emergency until help arrives, such as providing step-by-step instructions to aid someone who is chocking or needs first aid or CPR. Finally, do not hang up until the call-taker instructs you to hang up. If you dial 911 by mistake, or if a child in your home dials 911 when no emergency exists, do not hang up—that could make 911 officials think that an emergency exists, and possibly send responders to your location. Instead, simply explain to the call-taker what happened. If you are in need of non-emergency police or fire service, in other words an emergency does not exist and you don’t need an immediate police, fire, or EMS response, please call 937-225-4357.

4. How do I obtain a copy of a police report?

A police report can be obtained from our friendly and professional Records Section Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m - 4 p.m. There is no cost for a request (i.e., report) that is less than 25 pages in length. A request that is 26 or more pages is $0.05 per page starting with the first page. The average length of a report is two to four pages. Generally, copies of reports are available five business days after the incident.

For a police report please contact the Records Section is 937-433-2301.

5. I am planning on going on vacation soon, will the police check my house?

Yes, as a service to the citizens of Miami Township, the Police Department provides a “vacation house check” service.

A few hours before you leave for vacation, give our courteous dispatchers a call at 937-225-4357 and provide them with information about your house while you are away.

If possible, include the name of a person with emergency access to your house. As time permits, our diligent officers will check your house periodically while you are away.

6. I need to get fingerprinted, what do I have to do?

Miami Township Police Department no longer offers fingerprinting services.

Washington Township offers fingerprinting services can be viewed on the Washington Township fingerprint services information site.

For additional fingerprint service availability on the Montgomery County and Ohio website.

7. I want to report a crime in my neighborhood, but do not want to give my name. What should I do?

The Miami Township Police Department is equipped with an anonymous “tips” line. If you would like to report a crime, but do not want to leave your name call: 937-434-TIPS (937-434-8477). This line is answered by a machine, and is completely anonymous.

8. I would like to start a Neighborhood Watch Group in my neighborhood, what should I do?

Neighborhood Watch is a valuable crime prevention tool. If you are interested in starting a Neighborhood Watch in your area, contact Sgt. Jay Phares Sgt. Jay Phares during regular business hours at 937-433-2301.

9. My car has been towed, how do I get a tow release card?

The answer to this question also lies with our friendly and professional Records Section. If, due to some unforeseen circumstances, your car gets towed by our officers, you must have a Tow Release Card before you can retrieve your car from the tow yard.

To obtain the card, come to the Records Section during regular business hours of 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday - Friday with a copy of the car’s title, registration, and a valid picture ID.

In some instances, a release from the court will be required in order to allow Records Section personnel to be able to release a vehicle from the tow yard.

10. What information does the dispatcher need when I call?

The best answer to this question is to let the dispatcher ask the questions. Our dispatchers are professional and have been trained to get the needed information quickly and concisely. The dispatcher will need to know your name, address, and phone number, and a brief description of the events that led up to your phone call.