FAQs • Sugar Land, TX • CivicEngage

Can I get a criminal history on a prospective nanny?: Because of rules and regulations of the National Crime Information Center and the Texas Crime Information Center, it is not possible for our law enforcement agency to release criminal history information to individuals. In Texas, certain criminal history information is available to individuals from the State of Texas Department of Public Safety. For further information contact the Texas Department of Public Safety.

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1. Do I have to register my house alarm with the Police Department?: Alarm registration is no longer required. The Sugar Land Police Department reminds residents and businesses that the city's alarm ordinance allows five alarm calls in a calendar period (January through December). A $50 fee will be assessed after the fifth service call in the same calendar year period. Residents need to provide the Dispatch non-emergency number of 281-275-2020 to their alarm companies.

2. Where can I learn more about job opportunities with the SLPD?: Please visit our careers page for more information.

3. How can I renew my Texas driver's license?: Now you can do it from your home. Click here to renew your drivers license without leaving home and standing for hours in a long line. The Department of Public Safety Visit the Texas Department of Public Safety’s website established this site for your convenience. It is available to all Texas residents who need to renew their driver’s license and I.D. cards.

4. I collect police department patches. Can I get one from Sugar Land?: The Sugar Land Police Department receives many requests on a daily basis for its patches. Because of the expense of patches and some Texas laws, the department does not currently sell, trade or give away its patches. For Your Information: The department is extremely proud of its patch. It contains the city seal. Inside the seal is the star of Texas. Inside the star is the crown of the Imperial Sugar Refinery. Sugar Land obtained its name because the jurisdiction was built around the Imperial Sugar Factory which unfortunately ceased its operations in 2003.

5. Can I get a criminal history on a prospective nanny?: Because of rules and regulations of the National Crime Information Center and the Texas Crime Information Center, it is not possible for our law enforcement agency to release criminal history information to individuals. In Texas, certain criminal history information is available to individuals from the State of Texas Department of Public Safety. For further information contact the Texas Department of Public Safety.