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City of Carbondale
Police Deparment
610 E. College Street
P.O. Box 2047
Carbondale, Illinois 62902-2047
Phone (618) 457-3200
Fax (618) 457-3204
email: police@ci.carbondale.il.us
Crimestoppers Crime of the Week 11-19-08
On 11-01-08 at 9:01 p.m., the City of Carbondale Fire and Police Departments responded to a structure fire at the unoccupied residence of 700 Charles Rd. Investigation has revealed that the fire was intentionally set. Read More »
Community Christmas Program
The City of Carbondale Police Department will be hosting our annual Community Christmas Program for Carbondale residents. Read More »
Animal Control and Licensing
The City of Carbondale Police Department is responsible for the licensing of pets and enforcement of City ordinances and state laws pertaining to animals. The Department maintains an Animal Control Unit staffed by a full-time Animal Control Officer.
Compliance with the State Animal Control Act and City animal control ordinances is an essential element in the safety and protection these laws provide both residents and animals. The Police Department has established a number of procedures for handling animal complaints which address this purpose.
All dogs four months and older must be licensed. The annual license fee for un-neutered animals is $25.00 and the fee for neutered animals is $5.00. A license may be obtained at the Police Department, 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Monday through Friday, or by downloading an on-line printable application form (PDF format). The on-line form and appropriate fee can be mailed to the Police Department after required registration information is completed, or the completed application can be delivered to the Department in person.
For more information regarding pet ownership in the City of Carbondale, please contact Animal Control Officer Cindy Nelson at (618) 457-3200 ext. 424, or email: cnelson@ci.carbondale.il.us.