Police Department
The very best relationships are built on understanding and communication. With this forum Summersville Police Department plans to help you understand and interact with your police department as we work toward enhancing the quality of life in this wonderful city. As always, our most important goal is to make Summersville a safer and better place for our residents to live and our visitors to enjoy.

Chief John Nowak

Hello, my name is John Nowak, and I serve as the Chief of the City of Summersville’s Police Department. This is one of the finest law enforcement agencies in the nation, and I am proud to lead the men and women that make this department extraordinary.
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Building Permit Application
Business License Application
Business & Occupation Tax Form
Citizen Police Application
City Water Cross Connection Ordinance
Codified Ordinances of the City of Summersville
Fire Fee Ordinance
Grant Funding Application 2023-2024
Hotel & Motel Tax Return
Municipal Election Information
Police Application
Rules for the Government of Sewer Utilities
Rules for the Government of Water Utilities
Sign Permit Application
Summersville Comprehensive Plan
Water Leak Adjustment Request Form
Water Service Application