The Sharon Police Department Is Reminding Residents To Ask Solicitors For Their Permits

The Sharon Police Department has been observing several home improvement signs going up in yards within the village. According to a Facebook post from the police department, they’d like to remind residents all solicitors for these types of projects MUST OBTAIN A SOLICITOR'S PERMIT from the Sharon Police Department. Once that is done, the Police Department will conduct a background check and then vet the contractor/business to ensure they have the correct commercial surety bond per village ordinance. The Police Department will then issue a permit which will be signed by the Chief of Police. This is done to safeguard citizens from the possibility of being scammed-or getting involved with contractor fraud incidents. As a resident of the village, always ask for the rep's village issued solicitor's permit. They have been instructed to carry it on them at all times. If they do not have a permit, please contact the Sharon Police Department so they can ensure they apply for it.