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1. Can I have a Sheriff's Deputy escort my celebratory Parade?

2. How do I register my cell phone to receive community notifcations?

Please go to the Ontario Signup page for Hyper-Reach and fill in your details. Hyper-Reach Ontario County Signup

3. I witnessed some suspicious activity or a crime (not in progress), how can I anonymously report this?

By filling out this form.

4. I witnessed someone driving while using a cell phone. How do I report this?

Complete a Cell Phone Violation Report.

5. How do I request the Radar Trailer be assigned to a street or area?

Click on the link, fill out the form and either email it to us or print it out and send it via US Mail to Ontario County Sheriff, 74 Ontario St. Canandaigua, NY 14424 Request Radar Trailer

6. I witnessed some gang related activity or an occurrence of graffiti, how can I anonymously report this?

By filling out this form

7. How do I obtain a pistol permit?

Learn more at the County Clerk's website

8. How do I request a "Property Check" of my house/property?

By filling out this form

9. How do I obtain a copy of a police report?

Copies of police reports (for example a report for the motor vehicle accident that you had) are generally available by the end of the first full business day after the report was taken although it is a good idea to call ahead to make sure it is available. The reports are available at the Records Division of the Sheriff's Office temporarily located at the Ontario County Jail at 3045 County Complex Dr. in the Town of Hopewell. The direct phone number to the records office is (585) 396-4618.

10. How do I obtain a Sheriff's ID?

The Sheriff's Office no longer issues ID cards

11. I need my fingerprints taken for an application, can I have this done at the Sheriff's Office?

The Sheriff's Office no longer takes any civil (non-criminal) fingerprints 

As of January 1, 2010 the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) only accepts electronic fingerprint submissions. DCJS has contracted with IdentoGO to provide electronic fingerprinting services at various locations throughout New York State. For further information or to schedule an appointment, access IdentoGO's website at https://www.identogo.com/ or call their toll free number (877) 472-6915, or via TTY/TTD at 1-(800) 662-1220.

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12. Where can I find the text of the NY SAFE Act/Gun Reform Act of 2013

Please see the text of the Law here https://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/bills/2013/S2230

NY Safe Act Summary.