What to Do with Noisy Neighbors

Is there anything you have ever wanted to know from Campbell Police Department? Well, this is your chance to ask. 

Patch has always strived to bring its readers all types of information and keep them updated on what is happening in their communities. It is with that in mind that we bring you our column, “Ask a Campbell Cop.” We'll be teaming up with the Campbell Police Department to answer your questions.

Whether you have a question about certain laws and how they might affect you, your family or friends, or how to stay safe in certain situations, we want you to ask them. Every week we will run two or three questions and give some answers.

To submit a question, email mayra.marcotte@patch.com or add it in the comments section below.

This week's questions from Campbell Patch readers were answered by Campbell Police Captain Charley Adams.

Q: I have a neighbor who blasts his music and he has been asked to turn it down, which he does for about 20 minutes and up it goes again. I don't like to call the police department on a matter like this as I know you have more important things to look into but neighbors and I are at our wits end!! It's affecting our quality of life.

The Police Department routinely responds on calls of loud and unreasonable noise that is causing a disturbance. Although we appreciate your understanding that we must prioritize calls, if the music is creating an issue then we want to be called so we can help with a solution. 

The best thing to do is to call when it is occurring so we can dispatch an officer who can talk with the responsible party. It is rare that we have to take enforcement action on these calls, but there are laws in place if this becomes necessary. Usually, a warning is sufficient. 

Read more "Ask a Campbell Cop" questions and answers here.

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