Community Policing

Citizens’ Academy

Our Department’s Citizens Academy is held in partnership with the Parma Police Department.

This program is designed to:

Achieve a stronger level of understanding through building relationships with community members and the local police departments.
Give the community an in-depth look at what police officers in their city do.
Offer insights into more aspects of the job.

The Citizens Police Academy consists of 11 consecutive weeks of three (3) hour classes held on the same night each week. It will mirror in as many ways as possible the OPOTA Basic Peace Officer Academy course work. Participants must complete an application, sign a waiver, and also pass a background check for criminal history.

Any questions about enrollment, the process, or wat to expect, please contact Detective -Sergeant Taylor at 440-481-3099

Community Relations

Our department encourages citizen and police officer interaction as much as possible. If you are having a community event and would like a police officer to stop by, please contact Detective Sergeant Taylor at 440-481-3099.

Patch/Challenge Coin Requests

If you are interested in collecting a department patch or department challenge coin, please stop in at our police station or call 440-884-1235 to make a request. The person making the request will be charged the cost of the patch/challenge coin and any shipping cost that may apply. Items will only be shipped domestically