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.Β 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.Β Through open communication, problem-solving, and a commitment to community policing, we aim to build trust and work side-by-side with our residents.Β 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.Β I was born and raised here.Β 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
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Thank You to @casonaguzmanoh for delivering amazing breakfast to our road patrol this past Saturday. We appreciate your kindness and delicious food! β€οΈ
Thank you so much! β€οΈ It was our pleasure. We wanted to show our appreciation during Police Appreciation Week and thank your team for all the hard work and dedication you give to our community every day. We truly appreciate everything you do! π
Oh I know officer Wain was happy to get some food!ππ
Was it good Officer Wain??
Police are not pigs They go through so much
Is that kid old enough to vote yet!
Feed the pigs π
What ever
Gay
LMAO. Companies bootlicking the police. Hahaha hahaha
*** Press Release ***
That curve gets slick. Low skill driver high skill maneuvers = finding out.
At first I thought it was a story about there local drunk driving judge
So this is what I heard last night them mf were flying
Thank you RPD with all due respect for all that you do and keeping the community safe and getting the criminals off the streets putting your own life at risk every day for the safety of us all may God bless you and keep you safe always I was a victim of domestic violence several years ago and I cannot say enough good things about RPD not only for all that they done for me but for the kindness and compassion they showed me but for the encouragement they gave me to get out of the situation I was in and keeping me safe I will never forget them and all that they done for me so many times and going above and beyond their job with kindness and compassion every time I had to call for help
The wreck happened just as I got out of work. Literally watched it in the parking lot of Wendy’s. π₯ οΏΌ
So they were a long way from home eh?
That is what I heard when I got up during the night.
Any word of the passenger ?
Thank you for putting your lives on the line to protect us. You guys don't get enough credit you deserve! οΏΌ
Way to go officers! ππ€©
Good job Ravenna’s Police
Grateful all police officers are safe
Great job RPD!
My boyfriend and I were heading home and getting off 76 after finishing some doordashing and as we come under the bridge just off the highway we saw the fire truck and all the state troopers and RPD. The red and blue lights flashing looks like 4th of July it was so bright and from their lights in a spotlight along with the street light you could see that SUV all the windows busted out including headlights laying on its driver side in the Grass at the bottom of the hill. Glad all the law enforcement got to go home safely to their families
Good job…. ππ»πππ»
Good job. And Thank you
Job well done Rovenna PD!! thank you so much. I don’t live in Ravenna, but I thank you! And I thank God for keeping you safe.
Bad guy off the street. Good buys went home to their families. A great day. A job well done.
You guys rock!
Thank you for all you do π π«‘ π
Thank you! Job well done PD!
Well done ππ
Good job Ravenna policeππ€ππ€
Pain is sometimes a great reality check for stupidity
Thank you for your service
This National Police Week, the Ravenna Police Department honors the brave men and women who have dedicated their lives to serving and protecting their communities.
We remember the officers who made the ultimate sacrifice and recognize the families, friends, and fellow officers who continue to carry their memory forward.
Behind every badge is sacrifice.
Long nights. Missed holidays. Difficult calls. Unseen burdens.
And an unwavering commitment to others.
To those who continue to serve, and to those we have lost, thank you. Your courage and dedication will never be forgotten.
π National Police Week 2026
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May 10th β May 16th
Thank you for ALL you do .. You are by far Appreciated more than you know.. π
Thankyou for your service to our community. A great bunch of hard working professionals at RPD. Very much appreciated !
I pray daily for all of you!
Thank you all for your service many prayers and support for you all.
Thank you for all you do. I pray for your safety as you continue to keep us safe. God bless
Thank you for your services
Thank you for everything you do. Stay safe.
Thankful for all of you and all you do. Prayers for safety πππ
Thank you for ALL That you do πππππ
Much luv and respect π« stay safe always π«
Thank you for all you do God bless and keep you safeοΏΌ
Thank You!!!
Back the Blue!
Thank you!
π¨ TODAYβS THE DAY, RAVENNA! π¨
Weβre out at Walmart collecting donations for our Food Drive & Hunger Challenge vs. Kent City and we need your help!
π Ravenna Walmart (2600 St Rt 59)
β° 10 AM until 2 PM
All donations go to the Ravenna Center of Hope to help support local families in need.
Swing by, drop off some non-perishables, and help Ravenna take the win πͺπ₯«
Letβs show up big, Ravenna!
Ravenna, we need your help! π
Join us this Saturday for our Food Drive and help support families in our community.
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Saturday, April 25
β° 10:00 AM β 2:00 PM
π Ravenna Walmart (2600 St Rt 59)
All donations benefit the @ravennacenterofhope, helping provide food and support to those in need.
PLUSβ¦ this is a friendly Hunger Challenge between Ravenna and Kent City π
Letβs show what our community can do!
π Non-perishable food items are greatly appreciated.
