FAQ
GENERAL
Q. I'm going on vacation. Can the
police check on my home while I'm gone?
A. Yes. This is a special service provided by your police
department. Please fill out a House Check Form and drop it off
at the police station before you leave. Officers on patrol will
randomly check on the security of your home while you are away.
Q. How can I obtain a copy of a
record or report?
A. You should fill out a copy of the Boxborough Police
Department's Records Request Form. If your insurance company has
asked you to obtain a copy of an officers' accident report,
kindly inform your agent that they should make the request and
send the appropriate fee to the police department.
TRAFFIC
Q. Can I dispute a speeding ticket at the
police station?
A. NO. Directions on disputing a citation are printed on the reverse
side of the citation.
Q. When do I need to file a traffic
accident report?
A. Every person operating a motor vehicle which is involved in an
accident in which any person is killed, injured or in which there is
damage in excess of one thousand dollars to any one vehicle or other
property shall, within five days after such accident, report in writing
to the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles on a form and a copy
shall be sent to the police having jurisdiction on the road where the
accident occurred.
Q What do I do if I am stopped by a Police
Officer?
A. Use your directional to signal to the officer that you intend to
stop. Try to stop in a reasonable location, away from an intersection or
driveway. Stop your vehicle as far out of the lane of traffic as
possible. Stay in your vehicle unless asked otherwise by the officer. If
the stop is at night, turn on the vehicle's interior light. Keep your
hands in view at all times, preferably on the steering wheel. Wait for
the officer to request your license and registration. Police officers
are trained to ask for identification prior to providing an explanation
for the stop. Give the officer a chance to explain why you were stopped.
If you are issued a citation, do not argue with the officer. If you feel
that the citation was wrongly issued, the proper procedure is to request
a hearing by following the directions on the reverse side of the
citation.
Q. How can I obtain a copy of a record or
report?
A. You should fill out a copy of the Boxborough Police Department's
Records Request Form. If your insurance company has asked you to obtain
a copy of an officers' accident report, kindly inform your agent that
they should make the request and send the appropriate fee to the police
department.
DOMESTIC ABUSE
Q. What is Domestic Abuse?
A. Chapter 209A, the Massachusetts Abuse Prevention Act, defines abuse
as:
- Actual physical abuse, or
- An attempt to harm another, or
- Placing another in fear of serious physical harm, or
- Causing another to engage in sexual relations by force, threat
of force or duress
Q. Who can I call for help if I am in an
abusive relationship?
A. Aside from the Police, there are several agencies that can assist
victims of Domestic Abuse. However, if you are in danger, call 9-1-1.
- The National Domestic Violence Hotline
www.ndvh.org
1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
- Massachusetts Statewide Hotline Program Domestic Violence
SafeLink Multilingual 1-877-785-2020
- National Sexual Violence Resource Center
www.nsvrc.org
1-877-739-3895
- Jane Doe, Inc./Massachusetts Coalition Against Sexual Assault
and Domestic Violence
www.janedoe.org
1-617-248-0922
- Independence House
www.independencehouse.com 1-800-439-6507
- Boston Area Rape Crisis Center
www.barcc.org
1-617-492-RAPE (7273) Espanol 1-800-223-5001
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