FAQs
Is there a residency rule for Sugar Creek Police employees?
What are the qualifications to become a police officer?
How large an area does the Sugar Creek Police Department provide law enforcement services to?
How can I obtain a copy of a traffic accident report?
How do I obtain my Criminal History?
How and where may I pay a traffic or parking ticket?
When are the weather sirens tested?
When can I get my fingerprints taken & how much?
How can I obtain a release for my impounded vehicle?
When am I required to stop for a school bus?
Is there a curfew in Sugar Creek?
What types of fireworks are allowed?
Does Sugar Creek have a Pit bull Ordinance?
Is there a residency rule for Sugar Creek Police employees?
The City of Sugar Creek does not impose a requirement for municipal employees to live within the City.  Commissioned police officer, by state statue, must reside within the State of Missouri.
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What are the qualifications to become a police officer?
You must be 21 years of age, a high school graduate, and Missouri POST Class A License is required http://www.dps.state.mo.us   An 8 week field training program is conducted after hiring.
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How large an area does the Sugar Creek Police Department provide law enforcement services to?
15.6 square miles, population 4,000
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How can I obtain a copy of a traffic accident report?
You may get a copy of the report 5-7 working days after the incident.  You may respond to the Sugar Creek Police Department or mail a request to 1001 Heroes Way, Sugar Creek, Missouri 64054.  The cost is $3.00 each, cash or money order payable to the City of Sugar Creek.  To get a report by mail, you must have the report number.  If you do not know the report number, call (816)252-7058 and someone will help you find it.
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How do I obtain my Criminal History?

The Sugar Creek Municipal Clerk can give you your Sugar Creek criminal history only.  To get your full Criminal History by mailing Missouri State Highway Patrol, Criminal Records Division, P.O. Box 568, Jefferson City, Missouri 65102.  A $5.00 fee, either money order or certified check must accompany these requests.  Information included in the request must contain:  name, race, sex, date of birth, social security number.  Any questions should be addressed to (573) 751-3313.

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How and where may I pay a traffic or parking ticket?
You may contact the court clerk at (816) 252-4400 ext. 130
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When are the weather sirens tested?
Early Warning Sirens will be tested on the first Wednesday of each month at 11:00 am.  Sirens will not be tested during threatening weather.  When weather conditions warrant the activation of the Early Warning Siren System, an "all clear" will not be given.  Residents need to tune into the local radio or TV channel for information.
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When can I get my fingerprints taken & how much?
Twenty-Four hours a day, seven days a week.  The cost is $10.00 for the first card and $5.00 for any additional cards needed.
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How can I obtain a release for my impounded vehicle?
Bring the title or pink slip to the Sugar Creek Police Department to receive a release form to take with you to the tow lot.  The tow lot will not release any property or vehicle without a release form from us.
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When am I required to stop for a school bus?
A driver shall stop upon meeting or overtaking from either direction any school bus which has stopped for the purpose of receiving or discharging students or other passengers, signaled by the flashing red lights and stop arm.  A driver shall not proceed until the bus resumes or until signaled by it's driver to proceed.
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Is there a curfew in Sugar Creek?
Persons 17 years and younger shall not be in or upon any public place within the city between the hours of 11:00 pm and 6 am.  This does not apply if accompanied by parent or guardian or going to or from employment.
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What types of fireworks are allowed?
The city ordinance allows fountains, snakes & sparklers.  Everything explosive with a boom is prohibited.
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Does Sugar Creek have a Pit bull Ordinance?

Yes, November 23, 2006 Pit bull Ordinance #3069 was passed by the Board.  It is against the law to own, possess, keep, exercise control over, maintain, harbor, transport or sell any pit bull within the city.  There was a "Grandfather Clause" for people who lived within the city who owned pit bull(s) prior to the passage of the ordinance, which they have to renew their pit bull license yearly with the Chief of Police.

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September
11 Women's Self Defense Class
21 Coffee with a Cop

October
5 Coffee with a Cop
9 Women's Self Defense Class
19 Coffee with a Cop

November
2 Coffee with a Cop
13 Women's Self Defense Class
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December
7 Coffee with a Cop