Police Permit Applications

Police Department Permits

The Police Department wants to ensure residents are not unnecessarily charged for false alarms on their homes or businesses, and screens those individuals who will be soliciting within the city by issuing alarm and solicitor permits.

• Residential Alarm Permit An alarm permit is required of any resident within the City of Schertz with an installed audible alarm system.
• Business Alarm Permit An alarm permit is required of any business within the City of Schertz with an installed audible alarm system.
• Solicitor Permit- A solicitor permit is required of any individual soliciting within the City of Schertz.

Animal Control Permits

Animal Control Services wants to ensure the safety of any domestic animal is maintained, and issues permits for a Guard or Sentry Dog(s) as well as Animal Establishment Permit for any person wishing to operate a commercial animal establishment.

• Guard or Sentry Dog Permit- A guard or sentry dog permit is required of any individual or business that wishes to use a guard or sentry dog within the City of Schertz.
• Animal Establishment Permit- An animal establishment permit is required of any person wishing to operate a commercial animal establishment within the City of Schertz.