Forms and Resources

Report a Crime

• Mount Vernon Police Department's Citizen Report Form
• Traffic Complaints

Give Us Feedback

• Citizen Comment/Compliment/Complaint Form

Recover Property/Evidence

If you have questions or need to arrange a property release, please reach out to our Property and Evidence Division. You can submit a request or schedule an appointment by sending an email to mvproperty@mountvernonwa.gov or by phone at 360-336-6271.

Request a Police Record

• Visit the Police Public Records Center

Licenses and Permits

• Concealed Pistol License Application
• New Alarm Permit Application
  • Call Out List Update Form

Police Record Services

• Fingerprinting Application
• Background Check Application for Employees of Federal Firearms Dealers

Crime Prevention Services

To request the following services or more information, please contact the Crime Prevention Unit.

Speed Radar Trailer Placement

Request a radar trailer for a specific location. The department has two radar trailers and one radar sign that are placed in problematic areas of the city to help remind motorist to obey the speed limit.

Residential & Commercial Security Survey

Home security inspections are provided upon request to residents and businesses in the City of Mount Vernon. Suggestions are made concerning locks, alarms, lighting, property inventory, and environmental design for crime prevention. The commercial survey also covers personnel hiring policies, cash flow, and risk management. Crime prevention literature is provided by the Police Department.

Community Education and Engagement

A variety of topics are offered to the community through short courses. These courses are designed to aid the community in management information and employee training. The presentations include Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED), internal theft, fraud, drug awareness, workplace violence, and more. Employers are provided with crime prevention literature about crimes, as well as other valuable information to help residents and businesses help themselves.

Vacation Checks

Prior to leaving on vacation, you may request that your residence be checked by a member of the Mount Vernon Police Volunteer Group. They will inspect your home and immediately contact the Police Department if any criminal or suspicious activities are evident. If you are interested in having your house checked while you are away, stop by the Police Department and fill out a Vacation Check Form.

Graffiti Removal

Graffiti can make a neighborhood feel neglected. If a property owner is unable to remove graffiti themselves, the Mount Vernon Police Department offers a free graffiti removal service through its volunteer group, Citizen's on Proactive Patrol (COPP). This program helps property owners clean up graffiti quickly, keeping neighborhoods looking clean, safe, and welcoming.