Police Department
About the Ravenna Police Department
The Ravenna City Police Department proudly serves the 11,500+ citizens of the City of Ravenna, with a staff of 27 sworn Law Enforcement Officers and 11 Communications Officers. The department is equipped with a state of the art computer aided dispatch system, mobile data terminals, enhanced 911, and other advanced technology to better serve its citizens. Our officers answer over 20,000 calls for service each year ranging from public assists such as vehicle lockouts to more serious criminal offenses such as assaults, burglaries and robberies. In case of more serious tactical incidents, the department belongs to Metro Swat which is a multi-jurisdictional agency that further enhances our response capabilities. The department works with a Federal Task Force through the DEA (Drug Enforcement Agency), which investigates illegal drug activity in Ravenna and throughout the county.
A Message from the Chief
Our department works every day to protect and serve the people of Ravenna with professionalism, fairness, and respect. We focus on preventing crime, addressing concerns quickly, and creating a safe environment for everyone who lives, works, or visits our city.
Strong connections with our community are the heart of what we do. Through open communication, problem-solving, and a commitment to community policing, we aim to build trust and work side-by-side with our residents. If you have a question, concern, or idea, we want to hear from you.
As Chief of Police, serving Ravenna is more than just a job – it’s personal. I was born and raised here. I take great pride in leading the dedicated men and women of the Ravenna Police Department, and I am fully committed to supporting them and the citizens we are honored to protect.
Sincerely,
Jake Smallfield
Chief of Police
See the latest from our Social Media below.
*** Press Release ***
Fatal Pedestrian–Train Accident Under Investigation
If I’m not mistaken wasn’t there another incident this time of year at that same intersection about 3 years ago?
I go for walks at lunch and many times when I cross the tracks on Chestnut, I see someone wondering down the tracks. Active RR tracks are not hiking trails.
How does one not know a train is coming? U can not only hear it a ways away but u can feel it when it gets closer. I grew up with tracks in my backyard and there is no possible way that train could ever just "sneak up" on me. It had to have been someone drunk, deaf, or a self inflicted railroad track temperature challenge. I feel horrible for their family...
Train was still there around 7 last night, I feel for the family but also the engineer of the train.
That is so sad. Praying for the community. Everyday. I miss my hometown so much. If you are having any thoughts of harming yourself or others you can always message me. I may be away but I'm still here. Home is where the heart is. You can also dial 988 I believe. God bless.
With the way they design noise canceling ear buds and with the way people are glued to their phones anything is possible.
It's not the fault of the train there are warning signs, lights, gates.
Thoughts are with the family and loved ones of the victim… also praying for the conductor who was driving the train… such a tragic incident.. 😢🙏🏻
Soooo sad .. prayers to all the involved and the family 🙏
Prayers of comfort to his family. 🙏🏼🫂
My thoughts and prayers go out to all involved.
Sending love and prayers 🙏❤️ Out to the Family
Prayers for the family.
God speed to the lost life. Thoughts and hope for the Conductor and first responders.
Prayers for everyone 🙏🙏
Prayers for their families involved. Prayers for the conductor. That sucks.
This is incredibly sad. My deepest heartfelt condolences to the family. Godspeed young life
Prayers for the family of the one involved and prayers for the conductor
So sad for the families.
Sending prayers to all the family and all involved
Praying
So sad. So sorry to hear this
Thoughts and prayers are with the family ❤️
I don't understand why people keep walking on train tracks.
So sad sending prayers. I had to do a detour due to it being stopped.
Have a safe and Happy Thanksgiving 🙏🦃🫂🤍
Reggie has gone viral!!! Great work by Police and EMT. youtu.be/wm53uP79rSU?si=mt9h3y3zFry6_RZg
🇺🇸 Honoring Veterans Day 🇺🇸
Today, we pause to honor the men and women who have served in our nation’s armed forces. Your courage, sacrifice, and dedication to protecting our freedoms will never be forgotten.
We also extend our deepest gratitude to the veterans among our own ranks here at the Ravenna Police Department. Your continued service to our community is a true reflection of your commitment to duty and country.
Thank you, veterans, for all you have done — and continue to do — for all of us. ❤️🤍💙
Thank you all for your Service! As well as your continued service to our community! 🇺🇸
Thank you for your service!
Thank you for your service
Thank you for service and thank you for continuing service
Thank yall for your service
Happy veterans day
Happy Veterans day to all.
Thank you for your service
Thank you for your service
Thank each and every one of you for your service
👍
Renee Wiggins
Thank you for your service for our freedoms!
Thank you for your Service!!
Thank you all for your Service
Thank you all for your service
A huge thank you to our amazing community for your generosity during our recent food drive! 🥫💙
Your donations will go a long way in helping local families through the @ravennacenterofhope whose continued efforts to feed and support our neighbors make such a meaningful impact.
We’d also like to extend a special thank you to the Ravenna American Legion for their generous monetary donation — your support helps make this mission possible.
Together, we’re proving once again that Ravenna truly takes care of its own. 💛
#RavennaPolice #CommunityStrong #CenterOfHope #ThankYou
Even Tucker came! ‘Whatever you do for the least of Mine….’
Awesome !
God Bless
Great job
So nice to see people do care. God bless you all
Bless God for amazing ppl 💗🙏
Awesome job RPD!!
You all rock! Thank you so very much!
What is our sherrif doing for the people that pay his salary.
So, just watched the video of the Clerk and Customer at Circle K. May I ask why the white man was not checked for firearms after repeatedly telling everyone he has a extensive record for violence and making numerous firearm related comments? youtu.be/wm53uP79rSU?si=W6CnVkNKeuZe3QvF
🚓🍎 We’re all set up at the Ravenna Walmart today for our Food Drive benefiting the Ravenna Center of Hope!
Stop by, say hello 👋, and help us fill the shelves for local families in need. Every donation—big or small—makes a difference right here in our community. ❤️
📍 Ravenna Walmart
🕙 10 AM – 2 PM
#RavennaPD #CommunityFirst #FoodDrive #CenterOfHope #RavennaStrong
