Police services

For emergencies, call 911

Cape Elizabeth Police

Office Location 325 Ocean House Road

Cape Elizabeth, Maine 04107

Non-emergency phone: 767-3323

Animal Control

The Town of Cape Elizabeth has partnered with the City of South Portland and consolidated Animal Control Units. The animal control officer of South Portland now patrols and responds to calls concerning animals in Cape Elizabeth. You should still call the Cape Elizabeth Police Department at 767-3323 in order to report an animal problem. The Town contracts with Avante Guard Kennels, 401 Roosevelt Trail, Windham, to serve as the repository for stray and unlicensed domestic animals that are collected by the animal control officer. Unclaimed animals may be adopted for a nominal fee at this location. The state leash law is enforced throughout the community. All dogs must be leashed unless they are in specially marked areas. All dogs must be licensed annually at the Town Hall. License your dog during the month of January to avoid late fees.

Crime Line

The Cape Elizabeth Police Department has a “Crime Line” for anonymous communication with the police department. To access the Crime Line, citizens may call 767-2273 push 5 and then push 3 to leave a message. Dispatchers check the Crime Line at the start of their shift, and forward any messages left in the mailbox to patrol.

House Checks

The Police Department encourages any resident who goes away on business or vacation to partake of our House Check program. We will maintain information about your property that may be helpful should damage or theft occur in your absence. Officers will also attempt a physical inspection of your property while you’re away.

Beach Passes

Those wishing to take advantage of recreational opportunities through the public access to Crescent Beach may obtain a beach pass at the public safety building. Day and seasonal passes are available to residents and non-residents for a fee which allows the permittee to park on the east end of Crescent Beach, launch boats, wind surfers, and other water craft.

Scarborough Police Department

246 Route 1 Scarborough, ME 04074

Emergencies: 911

Business Phone 883-6361

Crime line: 730-4300. The Scarborough Police Department also offers two other helpful phone numbers, the Community Policing Hotline 207-730-4300 and the Parking Information Hotline 207-730-4300

Scarborough police also offer home security checks, simply call dispatch at 883-6361 leave your name, address, length of leave and who to contact in an emergency and police will do the rest.

South Portland Police Department

30 Anthoine St.

South Portland, Maine 04106

Phone: 799-5511

Crime line: South Portland has no phone number for anonymous tips, but it does take anonymous tips on the department’s Web site at www.southportland.org.

In addition to a home security check program available by filling out forms available on the department’s Web site or by visiting the station, South Portland police also offer the Key Program, which is designed to prevent underage dringking.

How it works

When you plan to leave your teen at home, without supervision, you may register your home for safety checks with the South Portland Police Department. Registration information includes your name, address, the dates you’ll be away & contact information for a person who will act as the key holder. If the police notice anything out of the ordinary in their safety check, they will, with your permission retrieve the key from the key holder and enter the house. You will be notified of any

problems. Parents with questions or concerns can contact school

resource officer or the South Portland Police Department.