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1. What is the nonemergency telephone number for the Bremerton Police Department?

The telephone number to the Bremerton Police Department is 360-473-5220. This number is answered Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

2. Where can I get fingerprinted?

The Bremerton Police Department fingerprints for concealed pistol licenses, firearms dealer license and preemployment. If your request for fingerprinting is for immigration and naturalization, please contact that agency for a list of approved fingerprinting service providers.

The cost for fingerprinting is $10 per fingerprint card. Fingerprint cards will only be provided for concealed pistol licenses. Fingerprinting is done from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Police Department, which is located:
1025 Burwell St.
Bremerton, WA 98337

3. Where can I get a copy of a Bremerton Police report?

The Bremerton Police Department provides copies of police reports and traffic accident reports for incidents that occurred within the City of Bremerton and that the department has investigated.

In the case of police reports, a Public Disclosure Request Form is required to be filled out and submitted for review. It takes approximately 5 days to process your request and a fee may apply upon the release of the report.

Traffic-accident reports are provided released to all involved parties. To obtain a report contact the Bremerton Police by telephone at 360-473-5226 or at the station, which is located at:
1025 Burwell St.
Bremerton, WA 98337

Washington State Law and Bremerton Police Department Policy regulates who may receive copies of cases. In some instances your copy may be edited to withhold certain information pending disposition of the case, or for other reasons.

4. How do I apply for a license to carry a concealed weapon?

To be eligible to apply for a Washington State Concealed Pistol License (CPL) with the Bremerton Police Department, you must be at least 21 years of age, be a U.S. citizen, and reside within the city limits of Bremerton. If you do not meet these residency requirements you must apply in the city or county where you reside.

The fees for a CPL are:

• New Application: $52.50
• Renewal (0-90 days before expiration): $32
• Late Renewal (0-90 days after expiration): $42
• Replacement (If lost or Stolen): $10

Payment of fees is due when you turn in your application. The fees are nonrefundable if your application is denied. A CPL (if issued) is good for 5 years from the date of issuance.

5. I have property that is being held by the Bremerton Police Department, how do I get it back?

Property is held in evidence for 3 specific reasons:

• Evidence in a criminal case
• Safekeeping
• Found property

Property is released only to the legal owner and by appointment only. If property is being held as evidence in a criminal case, approval from the City Attorney or Prosecuting Attorney must be given before releasing the property back to the owner. To make an appointment to pick up property or evidence call the Crime Scenes Division at 360-473-5338 or 360-473-5339.