FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

Over the years, the Cape Girardeau Police Department has received many calls from community members with questions about police procedures, what to do about certain types of crime in their neighborhood, and other general questions.  We have included answers to some of the most frequently asked questions on this page.

I am interested in becoming an employee of the Police Department.   What does your hiring process consist of?

The Department only accepts applications when preparing to conduct a hiring process. However, we keep mailing lists for the various positions for those who are interested in employment with the Cape Girardeau Police Department. If you are not on our mailing list, simply call, fax, email or write to us with your name, address, phone number and the position(s) that you are interested in.

For more information on the department’s hiring process, pay scale and City benefits, click here.

How do I obtain a copy of a Cape Girardeau police report?

Requests for copies of reports may be made in person or by mail (faxed requests are not accepted).

There is a charge of 10¢ per page plus research time for each report requested. Any request that is difficult to fulfill (retrieval from archives, etc.) will cost more depending on time spent by staff. This fee may be paid when you pick up the report. If you would rather have the report mailed or faxed to you, we will notify you of the cost and you can send payment. Make checks payable to the Cape Girardeau Police Department. We will mail or fax the report after receiving payment.

There is a three-business-day processing period that begins after the request has been received by the Records Unit. Special requests may take longer to complete. Please provide as much of the following information as possible:

• Case number (case numbers are not the same as ticket numbers)
• Date and time of occurrence
• Location of occurrence (exact street address or intersection)
• Type of occurrence (traffic accident, burglary, vandalism, etc.)
• Full names of parties involved (names of drivers and/or victims)

Mail or Walk In:

Cape Girardeau Police Department

40 South Sprigg Street

Cape Girardeau, MO  63703

(573) 335-6621

How can I obtain an ex-parte/Order of Protection?

Certain criteria must be met in order to obtain an Ex Parte Order of Protection. First, the person wanting the order (Petitioner) and the person being served (Respondent) must be at least 18 years of age. Second, both Petitioner and Respondent must have a physical address. Third, the order can be filed in 1) the county of residence of either party, 2) the county of the abuse, or 3) the county of the respondent’s place of employment.

If the criteria are met, the petitioner must go to the Circuit Court, Division IV to apply for the protection order. Division IV is located at 44 N. Lorimier Street, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, telephone number 573-335-1221.

We will be leaving on vacation for a week.  Does the department provide increased patrol around our residence while we’re out-of-town?

For citizens within the City Limits of Cape Girardeau, the department offers vacation checks to our citizens who will be out of town for an extended time.  A Vacation Request Form must be completed and signed before leaving on vacation.  Your address, along with the dates you plan on being out of town will be provided to officers and they will make every effort to keep an eye on your residence while you’re away. 

Can I request extra patrol in my neighborhood?

If you are concerned about possible illegal activity occurring in your neighborhood and you would like extra patrol in that area, you can call the police department to request extra patrol.  Requests for extra patrols are added to a list and distributed directly to our officers to alert them of your concerns. 

Please call the Cape Girardeau Police Department at (573) 335-6621, Extension 1042 to request extra patrol. 

I was issued a traffic ticket.  Where do I go to pay it?

Parking ticket payments are due seven days from issuance. Payment may be made at the Municipal Court office located at the City Hall building, Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 401 Independence in Cape Girardeau, Missouri or by mail in the ticket envelope.

To find out more information regarding traffic ticket fees and minor traffic violations, please visit the City’s Municipal Court website by clicking here.

Where is the courthouse located?

Municipal Court

City Hall – First Floor

401 Independence Street

Cape Girardeau, MO  63703

Cape Girardeau County Courthouse

100 Court Street

Jackson, MO  63755

Cape Girardeau Common Pleas Courthouse

44 North Lorimier Street

P.O. Box 2047

Cape Girardeau, MO  63702

Federal Courthouse

339 Broadway

Cape Girardeau, MO  63701

How do I request a shoulder patch from the department?

We would be more than happy to provide you with one of our shoulder patches.  If interested, please send your request by mail to:

Cape Girardeau Police Department

40 South Sprigg Street

Cape Girardeau, MO  63703

Or e-mail Sara Nenninger, Administrative Assistant at:

snenninger@cityofcapegirardeau.org

Our patches are intended for a private or departmental collection and not for resale on any auction site.

What are Jail visitation hours?

Visitations are allowed on Wednesday and Sunday only, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.  Visitations are limited to immediate family only.  Immediate family is defined as mother, father, grandmother, grandfather, brother, sister, wife, or child.

The only property our inmates can receive by family members are:

• Shampoo/Conditioner in a clear bottle/container.
• Deodorant in a clear bottle/container.
• One bar of soap.
• Toothbrush and toothpaste – new, sealed in package.
• Undergarments/socks – new, sealed in package.
• Magazines/newspapers, books – limit 3.
• Personal radio with headphones only (walkman type).
• Batteries for radio.
• Hair care products upon approval by Jailer.
• Writing paper/envelopes, pencils and stamps. 

Any item not listed is considered contraband and is prohibited from the Jail.