Fingerprinting
As part of our new School Resource Officer Program, we will offer fingerprinting and photographs of each elementary student. This information will be provided to the parents to keep updated and in a safe place. We encourage all parents to allow their children to be included in this program.
Directed Patrol/Vacation Watch
The Bowling Green Police Department’s Directed Patrol Program is designed to provide safety to the residents in various neighborhoods. If you are having problems in your neighborhood such as suspicious person(s) or vehicles, peace disturbance, or personal protective issues, contact the police department to report the activity and you will be placed on the list of Directed Patrols. To give peace of mind to our residents while they are away from home for extended periods of time, whether for vacation, illness, work-related travel, or other circumstances, we offer a Vacation Watch. If you would like your property added to our Directed Patrol/Vacation Watch list, contact us at (573) 324-3200.
Ride Along Program
The ride along program is designed to provide the opportunity for the community to see firsthand the day-to-day operations of law enforcement in Bowling Green. It is also designed to provide citizens interested in a career in law enforcement an opportunity to examine the job. If you are in interested in participating in the ride along program, please contact us at (573) 324-3200.
Juvenile Community Service Program
In conjuction with the Pike County Juvenile Division, the Bowling Green Police Department supervises directed community service activities of offender juveniles assigned to the program.
Animal Control
For animal complaints, animals running at large, stray or abandoned animals, and concerns within the Bowling Green City limits, please contact the City Animal Control/Code Enforcement Officer during normal business hours at (573) 797-6411.
For after-hours non-emergency animal complaints, contact Pike County 911 at (573) 324-6136 to have police officer dispatched.
The City contracts with S&R Animal Control for shelter, rescue, and rehoming services. S&R is a separate, private company and is not part of the City of Bowling Green or Bowling Green Police Department.