City of Oak Harbor, Whidbey Island, Washington, Whidbey Island's Premier Waterfront Community

860 SE Barrington Drive, Oak Harbor WA 98277.  We are located directly across the street from Oak Harbor City Hall.

(360) 279-4609

Yes. Our fingerprinting hours are Tuesday and Thursday between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Fingerprint service is conducted in our jail; knives and weapons are not permitted and no one under the age of 18 can accompany you. The fee for fingerprinting is $5.00 for one card, $2.00 each additional card. Valid photo identification is required. Fees are payable in cash, check, or money order. We do not accept debit or credit cards.

You may compliment an employee, by filling out our Employee Commendation form. Or you may also file a complaint against an employee, by filling out a Professional Affairs Complaint Report. We welcome feedback regarding our agency, services, and employees. Please complete the Police Services Survey.

Persons interested in receiving notification of the next testing process for Lateral (Non Entry-Level) Police Officer or Corrections Officer may leave their name with the Oak Harbor Police Department receptionist at (360) 279-4600, or may notify us by U.S. Mail or email.   For Entry-Level Police Officers and Corrections Officer, initial testing is conducted through PublicSafetyTesting.com.  You may review all department job descriptions by looking at our Employment page.

Contact the Records Division at 860 SE Barrington Drive, Oak Harbor, (360) 279-4608, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. You can also complete the Request for Records Form online. Arrested persons under the age of 18 will need to contact Juvenile Court Services in Coupeville (360) 679-7325 to obtain a copy of the report.

Fees are based on the Oak Harbor Municipal Fee Schedule 3.64.100:

• Personnel time: 15 minutes minimum of $5.75. 
• Accident Reports: $5.00
• Background Checks: $10.00
• Clearance Letter: $25.00
• Photos on CD: 50¢ plus personnel time
• DVDs: $2.00 plus personnel time
• Incident Reports: 1-10 pages no charge; 11+pages 15¢ per copy plus personnel time.

9-1-1 is for emergencies only. An emergency is a life-threatening situation, a crime in progress, or a crime that just occurred. If you are not sure what you are reporting is an emergency, dial 9-1-1. For more information on NON-emergency calls, check out our Who Do You Call? page.

For non emergencies, dial (360) 679-9567, which is I-COM, the County dispatch center. This number is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Non emergencies include abandoned cars, non injury accidents, noise complaints, vandalism and crimes not in progress. For more information on NON-emergency calls, check out our Who Do You Call? page.

If you witness what you suspect may be illegal drug activity, or any other suspected illegal activity, you can report it to us using our Anonymous Illegal Drug Activity Tip Page or call our anonymous Tip Hotline at (360) 679-TIPS.

Contact the Island County District Court located at 800 SE 8th Avenue in Oak Harbor, (360) 675-5988. Court hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Contact the Island County Superior Court located at 101 NE 6th Street in Coupeville, (360) 679-7361. Court hours are Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Contact the Island County District Court located at 800 SE 8th Avenue in Oak Harbor (360) 675-5988. Court hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. If minor children are involved, contact Superior Court.

If the amount of the check is $50.00 or more, drawn on a bank with a local branch, you can file a criminal complaint. Before a check can be accepted for investigation, you must attempt to notify the writer of the check by certified mail. For complete instructions, a Worthless Check Policies and Procedures packet is available at the Police Department.

The Island County Sheriff's Office monitors and keeps a listing of Registered Sex Offenders in Island County.  You can check the Island County Offender Watch website .

Washington State Patrol in Bellingham, (360) 676-2077

Contact our Property and Evidence Officer at (360) 279-4626, Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.

Yes, but not on-site. The Department uses the online auction service propertyroom.com

Found property is retained for 60 days. When you turn in found property, you will need to fill out an Intent to Claim form. After 60 days, if the property is not claimed, you may contact the Police Department to claim the property. You will need to pay the City $10 (per RCW 63.21.030). After 90 days, you forfeit all rights to claim the property.

Call I-COM Dispatch, (360) 679-9567, while the noise is occurring. An officer must hear the violation in person in order to issue a warning or infraction. If you wish speak to the officer who responds, please notify the Dispatcher and provide a phone number where you can be reached.

Call I-COM Dispatch at (360) 679-9567.

Yes. You must be 18 years of age and bring valid photo identification. Visiting hours are Tuesday and Thursday between 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.