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1. How do I renew my NCPD Burglar Alarm Permit?

Select "Burglar Alarm Permit Renewal" here or from the e-Service drop down menu. 

To renew your burglar alarm permit using the NCPD online system, you will need:

The Alarm System Renewal Notice that you received in the mail
A MasterCard, Visa or Discover credit card
A valid email address

On the Alarm System Renewal Notice, you will find your seven character PERMIT NUMBER which begins with either the letter R or N. You will also find also find a six digit number in the shaded box labeled REFERENCE NUMBER. You will need both of these numbers in order to renew your alarm permit.

2. Where can I obtain information regarding my NCPD burglar alarm permit?

The Nassau County Administrative Code mandates that ALL burglar alarms are required to have a permit issued by the Nassau County Police Department.

Click here for complete information regarding your permit. 

3. Where can a find a Fine Schedule for excessive false burglar alarm activations?

The Nassau County Police are requested to respond to over 125,000 false alarms each year. Alarm legislation was adopted in 1991 because of concerns over police officer safety and to eliminate the misuse of police resources, which results in a cost of millions of dollars annually. Unfounded alarm calls reduce the police department's effectiveness and undermines our ability to respond to more critical calls.

 Click here for a fine schedule for excessive false alarm activations.

4. Where can I find a Fine Schedule for false activations if I do not have a permit?

Alarm legislation mandates alarm permits are required for ALL alarm systems. Any person operating an alarm system without a permit shall be subject to a penalty fee for each alarm activation.

 Click here for a Fine Schedule if I do not have a permit

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1. Who should I call when I have a non-emergency complaint?

Call your local precinct only if there is no need for police to respond. Otherwise, call 911

2. How can I get fingerprinted?

Any police precinct will fingerprint you for a fee of $20.00 per fingerprint card.

3. How can I become a Nassau County Police Department Crossing Guard?

All interested candidates meeting the qualifications can obtain an application at “Become a Nassau County PD Crossing Guard”. You can also obtain an application at any Nassau County Police Precinct.

4. Where should I go to get a copy of an accident report? Does it cost anything?

Copies of Accident Reports can be obtained online at “Motor Vehicle Accident Reports Online” at a cost of $27.00. You can also obtain a report at Police Headquarters at 1490 Franklin Avenue, Mineola, NY, Monday through Thursday, between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 5:00 P.M., at a cost of $25.00. At Police Headquarters, debit cards, credit cards, or money orders are accepted; however, no cash or personal checks are accepted, and the American Express card is not accepted.

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1. If I currently hold an active pistol license and I am seeking a “Concealed Carry” license, what should I do?

If you are currently the holder of an active pistol license and are seeking an upgrade to “Concealed Carry”, you must respond to the Pistol License Section in Police Headquarters with a dated letter requesting said upgrade. You will be handed an informational letter giving instructions on what is required to be submitted in furtherance of the required vetting to process your request.

2. How do I obtain information about Pistol Licenses, including applications, renewals, fees, days and hours of operation, and other questions?

All information related to Pistol Licenses in Nassau County can be found in the “Pistol License Handbook”. Information can also be found under E-Services at “Pistol Licenses”