How do I report a crime?

• To report a crime within the city limits of Lanett or jurisdiction, dial 911. Using our E911 system ensures your call for assistance is logged properly and an Officer is dispatched to you in a timely manner.

Where do I pick up a police report?

• All reports produced by the Lanett Police Department can be picked up at Lanett Police department between the hours of 8am and 4:30pm. Lanett Police Department is located at 401 N. Lanier Ave Lanett Al 36863. If you have any questions about picking up a report, you can call Lanett Police at (334) 644-2146 or email: nwhite@lanett-police.com

How can I help prevent crime?

• While it is the job of all Lanett Police personnel to achieve crime prevention goals, The Lanett Police Department Crime Prevention Unit can help communities set crime prevention programs within neighborhood and business communities. Crime Prevention Inspector serve as liaisons between the police department and the community in each zone to prevent crime and facilitate the delivery of police services with the goal of increasing safety within the City of Lanett. You may contact our Community Services Unit at (334) 644-5236. Sgt. Nathan White

How do I report drug activity?

• You may report drug activity by calling the Chambers County Drug Hotline at (877) 411-3232. If it is an emergency please call 911.

How do I find out if someone is in jail?

• To find out if someone has been arrested by the Lanett Police Department and is still in jail, you must contact the jail.

  • City of Lanett - (334) 644-2146 

  • Chambers County Jail - (706)-586-8403

How do I obtain a background check?

• The length of time varies between each request. The 3 day applies to responding to the initial request.

• The requested information can be picked up at our Lanett Police Department, Monday through Friday 8am-4:30pm.

• The following information is not provided by the Open Records Unit.
  • Criminal Background checks
  • Warrant information
  • Court documents
  • Jail status
  • Name or Identification of a rape victim
  • Driver's License and or vehicle registration information
  • Medical Records

What do I need to do to help in my investigation?

• Print a copy of the Identity Crime Incident Detail Form and fill it out completely.

• Print and fill out the ID Theft Affidavit.

• Keep a detailed phone log of every creditor that you speak to.

• Request copies of any documents available relating to accounts in question.

• Use the Information Request Form to obtain the information.

• When all information has been gathered, call and schedule an appointment with your investigator.

What if I know who committed the fraud against me?

• Contact Lanett Police Department Criminal Investigations Unit 334-644-5248 

Will I get my money back?

• Criminal prosecution does not guarantee that your funds will be returned to you. Often times the courts will make restitution a part of sentencing

Will filing a police report remove the fraudulent information from my credit report?

• Unfortunately, no. The victim will still have the responsibility of following up with creditors and credit bureaus to remove fraudulent information.

If I made a police report, why should I report the crime to the Federal Trade Commission or the Internet Fraud Complaint Center?

• These agencies act as a clearinghouse for fraud complaints. They are able to find similarities between complaints and link related cases to assist in the investigation and apprehension of suspects.