Community Information

Community Efforts to Promote Prevention

The key components of this strategy include the following:

• Get involved and stay involved
• When you see something, say something
• Identification by residents and businesses
• Publicity to help assure maximum community participation
• Reinforce community standards against crime

Door-to-Door Solicitation

The City of Lake Alfred requires a Certificate of Registration authorized by the Chief of Police to the applicant for the purposes of advertising or soliciting orders for merchandise, services, subscriptions or memberships. Please follow the steps as outlined in these Solicitation General Regulations (PDF) and submit the Solicitation Application to the Police Department after payment.

Pill Drop Off - Lake Alfred Police Department

Citizens may turn in unused, expired, or unwanted Human and Pet Medications for safe and proper disposal. Medications should be kept in a clear, air-tight plastic bag. No liquid medications or needles will be accepted.

For more information on the local Pill Drop, contact the Lake Alfred Police Department at 863-291-5200 or StandUP Polk at 863-802-0777.

Amber & Silver Alerts

By signing up for Amber and Silver alerts you can be a vital part of assisting the authorities within your community.

Identity Theft Assistance

If you find someone has stolen your identity, follow these steps:

• Call police and file a report.
• Contact your bank(s) and financial institutions.
• Contact your credit card suppliers.
• Contact the Social Security Fraud Hotline at 800-269-0271.