A police report may be obtained from the clerk in the police department, 171 Aiken Avenue, Fairfax, S.C 29827. This service is provided Mon - Fri. from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. You can also call ahead of time to speak with the Clerk or Police Officer at 803-632-3222.

Our address is 171 Aiken Avenue, Fairfax, S.C 29827. We are located just behind Fairfax Town Hall.

In any non-emergency situation, dial 803-632-3222. This number is available 24 hrs. a day, seven days a week. Use this number to report suspicious activity or to request any police service.

In any emergency call 9-1-1. Describe your emergency (police, fire or medical) and stay on the line. Be assured that while you are on the line with the operator – emergency personnel have already been dispatched to assist you.

The Town of Fairfax requires all alarms to be registered. You can download the Alarm Registration Application and return the Subscriber Card in person on Monday - Friday from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. or mail to:

Town Hall
Post Office Drawer 8
Fairfax, SC 29827

The following information is needed: the name, address and phone number of your alarm company, names and phone numbers of emergency contacts (persons we can contact when you are not at home and who can respond with a key to your residence if needed). This program saves valuable time by immediately dispatching police when an alarm is activated at your business.

Direct Connect Business Alarm Application
Residents may register for Direct Connect Residential Program by using the Direct Connect Residential Alarm Application

The Fairfax Police Department's is also responsible for all fingerprinting. Please bring the required fingerprint card, unsigned, along with a valid driver's license, passport or birth certificate. The hours are Monday - Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

This service is available for Town of Fairfax residents only.

The Fairfax Police Department offers a "Closed House" service. Before leaving town, whether for a short vacation or for the entire season, call the department's non-emergency number 803-632-1971 to register for this free service or follow the link below to complete the convenient online form or printable Closed House PDF form.

When you call, the Telecommunicator will take down pertinent information which will be provided to the officers who patrol your street. Officers will check your house periodically throughout the day and night to insure that it is secure in your absence. When you return to town, call 803-632-1971 to cancel the service. There's no need to re-register each time you leave town. Simply call the Fairfax Police Department to let us know you wish to activate the service.

• Closed House Printable PDF Form
• Closed House Online Reporting Form

Yes. Call the Crime Prevention office at 803-632-1971 to request a free security survey. A specially trained and certified Crime Prevention Practitioner will conduct the survey and provide you with a written report. This survey is available for private residences, offices and retail businesses.

Visit our Employment Section on this website which will provide information on law enforcement job opportunities and requirements. In addition to applying for open positions, you may also submit your interest in a future position. Should a position become available, you will be notified by email and/or mail. To learn more visit Employment.

To maintain the highest level of public confidence, all complaints will be thoroughly and impartially investigated. The Chief of Police operates as the investigative arm of Public Safety to identify and review employee behavior that would tend to discredit the Department and the community we serve. Professional Standards ensures all complaint investigations are conducted with consistency and fairness.

Complaints may be received in person, via written correspondence, telephone calls, or anonymously. Please call 803-632-1971 and ask to speak with the Police Chief for more information or download the Citizen Complaint form for further instructions.

All of the Town Ordinances can be found at ________________.

Please call 803-632-3111 to speak with the Town Clerk.

There are many different reasons why you might be stopped by a police officer. Whatever the reason, the officer needs your cooperation.

• The police may want to warn you about a potentially dangerous situation.
• You may have committed a traffic violation.
• Your vehicle may match the description of one used in a criminal act.
• The officer might think you are in trouble and need help. •You may have witnessed a crime.

If you are stopped by the police while driving, you may feel confused, anxious or even angry. These are natural feelings, but remember, traffic stops can also be stressful and dangerous for the police officer. Each year, a number of law enforcement officers are killed or seriously injured while making the "routine" traffic stop. Police officers are especially vulnerable during the hours of darkness.

Remember: Be courteous and cooperative in any stop by the police. If you are courteous and cooperative, they will respond in kind.

You, as a law-abiding citizen, can do the following to help lessen the uneasiness of the experience:

• When you see the blue overhead lights and/or hear the siren, remain calm, slow down and pull over in a safe location off the roadway.
• Do not exit your vehicle unless asked to do so. This is for safety reasons.
• Keep your hands on the steering wheel so the officer can see them.
• Inform the officer of any weapons in your vehicle and their location. Do not reach or point to the location.
• Avoid any sudden movements, especially toward the floorboard, rear seat or passenger side of the vehicle.
• Comply with the officer’s request to see your driver's license, proof of insurance and vehicle registration. South Carolina law requires you to carry these with you.
• If your documents are out of reach, tell the officer where they are before you reach for them.
• If there are passengers in your vehicle, encourage them to remain quiet and cooperate with instructions. You, as the operator, are solely responsible for your vehicle and its occupants.
• Avoid becoming argumentative. Arguing will not change the officer's mind. If you contest the violation, you will have an opportunity to address the matter in court.
• Answer all questions truthfully.
• The officer may issue you a ticket. If you feel the reason is vague or unclear, politely ask the officer for details.
• If asked to sign a citation, do so. It is not an admission of guilt. Refusal could result in an arrest.
• You have the right to politely deny a request by a police officer to search your car; however, if probable cause is present, the officer has the right to search your vehicle without your consent.
• Understand that each situation is unique, and the police officer must alter his or her response to fit the circumstance. Generally, however, a police officer
  • Will provide his/her name upon request.
  • Will inform a person of the reason for being stopped.
  • Will only arrest a person for a crime committed in the officer's presence, or when the officer has probable cause to believe the person has already committed the crime.

Reminder: South Carolina Statute ________ requires that all drivers yield the right of way to emergency vehicles. Drivers are to immediately pull over parallel to the nearest edge, stop and remain in a stopped position until the emergency vehicle has passed.