Police

Where is the animal shelter?
Placer County Animal Services
11251 B Avenue
Auburn, CA
530.886.5500

or

Placer County SPCA
150 Corporation Yard Rd.
Roseville, CA 95678
916.782.7722

I want to adopt a pet (dogs, cats & rabbits).
The two local shelters are Placer County Animal Services and the Placer SPCA located in Roseville.

Placer County Animal Services
11251 B Avenue
Auburn, CA
530.886.5500

or

Placer County SPCA
150 Corporation Yard Rd.
Roseville, CA 95678
916.782.7722

I want to give away my dog or cat for adoption.
Contact Placer County Animal Services to surrender your pet or check online for a rescue group.

Placer County Animal Services
11251 B Avenue
Auburn, CA
530.886.5500

I have lost my pet.
Contact Rocklin Animal Control at 916.625.5434 and report your pet missing with a description.  Also check the Placer County Shelter for your pet.

Placer County Animal Services
11251 B Avenue
Auburn, CA
530.886.5500

I have a sick or injured pet.
Seek veterinarian care immediately.

Where can I get my pet spayed or neutered?
Contact your veterinarian or your local shelter to see if you qualify for a Spay and Neuter voucher.

Placer County Animal Services
11251 B Avenue
Auburn, CA
530.886.5500

I have been bitten by an animal.
Contact your doctor, and notfiy Animal Control.

Are there regulations on the maximum permissible number of pets?
Yes, in Rocklin you are allowed 3 dogs or less or 2 dogs if you own a pot bellied pig.

Animal Control

I want a dead animal removed.
Contact Animal Control.

I want to volunteer to work with animals.
Most shelters have a volunteer program.

Placer County Animal Services
11251 B Avenue
Auburn, CA
530.886.5500

What are the leash laws?
Your dog must be on a leash when you are off of your property.  When your dog is on your property you must be in the immediate presence of your dog or your dog must be confined to your property.

Animal Control

I have a problem with rats & other pests.
Contact a pest control company.

I have a dangerous animal/snake on my property.
Contact Animal Control.

I want to report a stray dog/cat.
Contact Animal Control.

I want to report an abused pet.
Contact Animal Control.

I have a stray cat.
Contact Animal Control.

I have a problem with barking dogs.
Contact Animal Control.

Where do I get a hunting license?
You can get a hunting license at most sporting goods stores that sell fishing and camping goods.

Where do I get a fishing license?
You can get a fishing license at most sporting goods stores that sell fishing and camping goods.

I want to contest a Parking Ticket.
Contact the records unit of the police department at 625-5400 or come to the front counter of the police department.

I want to contest a "moving violation."
You must appear in the court on the date assigned and present your case to the judge.

Do I need a permit for a yard/garage sale?
 No, there is no permit required for a yard/garage sale.

My car has vanished.
Contact the police department at 625-5400 to file a report.

My car was vandalized.
If the vandalism occurred in Rocklin, contact the police department by phone at 625-5400 or in person if you would like a report.

I have a question about a parking ticket.
Contact the police records unit at 625-5400.

Can I pay my parking ticket online?
No, payment must be sent to:

JDS

P.O. Box 25120

Santa Ana, CA 92799-5120

I need help with a traffic ticket.
Contact the police department at 625-5400.

I want to fight a traffic ticket.
You must appear in court on the date assigned and present your case to the judge.

Where can I renew my driving license?
Contact the Department of Motor Vehicles.  http://www.dmv.ca.gov/

Where can I get help with my car registration?
Contact the Department of Motor Vehicles.  http://www.dmv.ca.gov/

I want to report an abandoned vehicle.
If the vehicle is parked on a city street, call the police department at 625-5400 to have it marked for tow.  If it's on private property, the property owner is responsible and must call a tow company.

Where can I get a handicapped parking permit?
Contact the Department of Motor Vehicles.  http://www.dmv.ca.gov/

I want to report a city vehicle driven recklessly.
Contact the police department at 625-5400.

A car alarm is driving me crazy.
Contact the police department at 625-5400 and we will attempt to locate the owner of the vehicle.

I want a car towed from my property.
The owner of the property or the property manager is responsible for contacting a tow company.

What are the city restrictions on operating oversize vehicles?
Any vehicles exceeding gross vehicle weight rating of 13 tons must use designated truck routes in the city.

What are the rules about parking in the city?
You cannot leave a vehicle parked for more than 72 consecutive hours.  The vehicle must be moved at least 1000 feet or more after 72 hours.

I want to complain about a traffic officer.
Contact Sgt. Martin in the traffic division at 625-5400.

I want to make a complaint against a Police Officer.
Contact the on-duty Sgt. or Watch Commander at 625-5400.

I want to complain about noisy neighbors.
Contact the police department at 625-5400 and if appropriate, an officer will respond to the noise complaint.

I want to complain about construction noise.
Construction noise is allowed from 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. on weekdays and 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. on weekends.  Noise outside those hours can be reported to the police department at 625-5400.

Construction Noise Guidelines

I want to complain about speeding traffic in my neighborhood.
If this is an ongoing problem, contact Sgt. Martin in the traffic division at 625-5400 for extra patrol.

I have information about a crime.
Contact the Rocklin Police Department at (916) 625-5400.

I want to report drug dealing.
Contact the Rocklin Police Department at (916) 625-5400.

I want to report graffiti.
Contact the Rocklin Police Department at (916) 625-5400.

I want to report a hate crime.
Contact the Rocklin Police Department at (916) 625-5400.

I want to report a burglary.
Contact the Rocklin Police Department at (916) 625-5400.

I want to report child abuse.
Contact the Rocklin Police Department at (916) 625-5400.

I want to report spousal abuse.
Contact the Rocklin Police Department at (916) 625-5400.

Who is on the most wanted list?
The Rocklin Police Department does not have a "most wanted" list.  Placer County Sheriff's Department provides a list at www.placer.ca.gov/sheriff

I know about arson.
Contact the Rocklin Police Department at (916) 625-5400.

I want to report cruelty to animals.
Contact Animal Control at (916) 625-5434 or (916) 625-5400 after hours.

I am the victim in a pending criminal case, and want to know if the defendant has been bailed or released from jail.
Contact the Placer County Jail at (530) 745-8500.

How/When do I use Small Claims Court?
Small claims court is a special court where civil disputes can be resolved quickly and inexpensively.  Any mentally competent person 18 years of age or older may file a small claims court suit.  Persons who are under 18 years old or who are not mentally competent must have an adult guardian appointed by a judge to represent them.  Lawyers are not allowed to represent you in small claims court, but you may consult with a lawyer before you go to court.

I want to start or join a neighborhood watch.
Contact Mike Nottoli, Community Programs Coordinator at (916) 625-5416.

I want to report illegal dumping.
If the dumping is in progress, call the Police Department at 625-5400.  If you want to report items dumped with no one on scene, contact Code Compliance at 625-5120.

I have a pest problem in my house.
Contact a pest control company.

I have a problem with rats or mice.
Contact a pest control company.

I want to report a child in danger.
For an immediate check on a child, contact the Police department at 916.625.5400.  For a situation that needs to be investigated further, contact Placer County ACCESS at (916) 787-8860.

I want to report elder abuse.
For an immediate check on a person, contact the police department at 625-5400.  For a situation that needs to be investigated further, contact the Placer County ACCESS at (916) 787-8860.

I am a battered woman (with children) and I need help.
We encourage you to make a report with the police department at 625-5400.  You can also contact the Placer County Women's Shelter at (530) 885-0443 for assistance.

How do I report welfare fraud?
Contact the welfare department in the county of occurrence.

I need a license for the sale of alcohol.
Contact City Hall to start the paperwork at 625-5560, then contact ABC for additional forms.

Can I renew my driving license online?
Contact the Department of Motor Vehicles.  http://www.dmv.ca.gov/

I want to report drugs in the park.
Contact the police department at 625-5400.

Are bicycles allowed on sidewalks?
Section 21100 CVC (California Vehicle Code) authorizes local authorities to enact certain restrictions with regards to the operation of bicycles, amongst others.  Currently the City of Rocklin has not adopted a Municipal Code which restricts bicyclists on a sidewalk.  This explanation only applies to the City of Rocklin as any local agency may enact such a law.  For further information, please refer to the above listed section and section 21202 CVC, Operation on a roadway.

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