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Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs and answers are in no particular order, so be sure to check them thoroughly.
What do I need to get my car inspection and when can I get it done?
Vehicle Inspections are performed every day at the Horton Police Department. You will need your title, the vehicle, your drivers license, and the ten dollar fee, at the time of inspection.
If I lock my keys in my car, will the police open my car?
Horton Police Officers will only attempt to unlock a vehicle if they believe they can unlock it without damaging the vehicle. The more technologically advanced vehicles become, the more difficult it becomes to unlock them. Police officers have also been killed from a vehicle's side air bag deploying while attempting to unlock it. In some cases the Police Officer will not attempt or may not be able to unlock a vehicle, and you would have to contact a locksmith. Most auto clubs and insurance companies cover lockout expenses. Check with your insurance agent.
If someone has abandoned a junk car on my property, will the police tow it away?
The Horton Police Department does not tow vehicles off private property unless the car is stolen or is evidence of a crime. Any towing company will tow a vehicle off your property at the owner's expense. Please contact the Police Department first if you feel the vehicle may be stolen, or appears suspicious.
Why did it take so long for the police to come when I called?
All calls for police officers are handled on a priority basis. Calls requiring a police officer to make a report on a previous crime will have less precedence than crimes in progress. Due to high call loads during certain times of the week and day, you may have to wait awhile until a police officer is available to take your call.
Can the police help me if I have left my spouse and am living elsewhere and need to get my belongings?
Police officers will conduct a "civil stand-by." A Police Officer will accompany you while you are at the residence to keep the peace. The Police Officers cannot get into matters dealing with what property belongs to whom. These issues are civil matters that have to be handled in the Brown County Court. Horton Police officers can stand-by for a short period of time, while a person gets the basics such as clothes, toiletries, etc. Police officers cannot stand-by while a person completely moves out of their residence.
I was involved in a vehicle accident on private property, what do I need to do?
If no one is injured, exchange information with the other driver such as driver's license number, telephone number, insurance information, and tag number, and bring your damaged vehicle if possible to the Horton Police Department anytime, 24 hours a day. The driver of the vehicle in question needs to be the person coming in for the report. If someone is injured in an accident on private property, immediately call 911.
I would like a copy of a report, how do I get one?
Contact the Horton Police Department Communications Office from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. seven days a week. Cost for copies of reports is $5.00 per copy.
I have a loud music/noise/dog barking complaint, who do I call?
Contact HPD's non-emergency number at 486-2694 and inform the Communications Officer of the problem.
