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I'll be leaving for vacation and I'm concerned about my vacant house. Can you help?
Tavares Police Department has a house check program where officers will frequently check on you residence while you are gone. You will need to fill out a form in the event the officers need to contact you while you are away. Call (352)742-6200 for more information.
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I received a traffic ticket, where do I pay?
Traffic tickets can be paid either by mail or in person to the Clerk of the Court. The reverse side of the ticket will have information regarding payment. You can also call the Lake County Courthouse or the Tavares Police Department for more information. The courthouse telephone number is (352)742-4133 and the mailing address and location is at 550 West Main Street, Tavares, FL 32778.
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I'll be leaving for vacation and I'm concerned about my vacant house. Can you help?
Tavares Police Department has a house check program where officers will frequently check on you residence while you are gone. You will need to fill out a form in the event the officers need to contact you while you are away. Call (352)742-6200 for more information.
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I received a telephone call soliciting funds for a police group, should I donate?
The Tavares Police Department does not solicit funds via the telephone or by any other method, nor do they authorize or sponsor any entity to solicit donations on their behalf. If you are asked for funds on behalf of the Tavares Police, hang-up. The vast majority of telephone solicitations are not connected with any police or fire department.
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I received a ticket and I don't think it is fair. What can I do?
If you received a ticket and you feel that it was issued in error, then we encourage you to contact the traffic department at the Lake County Courthouse and set up a hearing before a judge. The telephone number for more information is (352)742-4133. Tavares Police Department cannot void or mitigate citations once they are issued.
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What can I do to help the Tavares Police Department?
We encourage everyone to become involved in their community. You can belong to a Crime Watch Program, or a assist with a youth project. Please contact the Department and speak with a representative for more details. (352)742- 6200.
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Can I have an officer check on a license plate, drivers license or if someone has a warrant?
State and Federal regulations prohibit officers from accessing this data to retrieve information not related to investigative or official purposes, and the information can only be shared with law enforcement entities.
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