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.ย 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.ย Through open communication, problem-solving, and a commitment to community policing, we aim to build trust and work side-by-side with our residents.ย 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.ย I was born and raised here.ย 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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๐ฐ๐ท Happy Easter from the Ravenna Police Department! ๐ท๐ฐ
We hope everyone is enjoying this beautiful Easter day with family, friends, and loved ones.
A special thank you to Ravenna Parks and Recreation for hosting a fantastic egg hunt yesterday! The weather couldnโt have been better, and it was great to see so many members of our community out enjoying the day together.
We are proud to serve such a wonderful community. Stay safe and have a happy, blessed Easter!
Happy Easter...the RPD was cruising the streets this morning. ๐ ๐๐๐ฎโ๏ธ๐ฎโ๏ธ
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Happy Easter and be safe out there
Best wishes
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Happy Easter! Stay safe โ๏ธ
Happy Easter
Happy Easter
Happy Easter!
Happy Easter. Enjoy your day and thank you for all you do.๏ฟผ
Sucks my kids missed it cause I had to work
We are proud to announce the swearing-in of three new patrol officers by Mayor Seman.
Please join us in welcoming:
โข Officer Logan Brine
โข Officer Brandon Allensworth
โข Officer Jackson Day
These officers have taken the oath to serve and protect, and we are confident they will uphold the values and dedication our community deserves.
Congratulations and welcome to Ravenna, we wish you all a safe, successful, and rewarding career. ๐
Welcome!
YES ๐ Jackson Day! Us Ravens ๐ฆโฌ are so proud of you.
Congratulations Jackson!!
Congrats Jackson proud of cuzzo
Congratulations to the new officers
Congratulations to all the new officers! TY for your service and may god keep you safe.
Congratulations Brandon! ๐
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Congratulations!
Congratulations to all. Good luck in this next journey of your life. Be safe out there.
Congratulations and welcome!!!:keeping you all in my prayers!!
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Thank you in advance for your service! Congratulations and prayers for a long and healthy career!
Welcome and congratulations ๐
Congratulations to you all!
Congratulations men!! Now stay safe out there!
Congrats
โคโคโค So very proud of you Logan!
Dude! That is awesome!
Congratulations men
CONGRATULATIONS!!! MAY MY LORD GUIDE AND PROTECT THROUGHOUT YOUR CAREERS!!!
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Congratulations to all!
Potentially severe weather today.
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๐จ **Tornado Siren Test Today ** Ravenna, Ohio** ๐จ
The State of Ohio will conduct a statewide tornado siren test today at **9:50 AM**. Residents in Ravenna may hear outdoor warning sirens during this time. This is only a test.
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**Ongoing Siren Testing Schedule (AprilโSeptember):**
๐** 1st Wednesday of each month at 10:00 AM**
๐** 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7:00 PM**
These routine tests help ensure the system is working properly and that our community stays prepared.
Please remember: If you hear sirens outside of these scheduled times, seek shelter and check for emergency alerts.
Stay safe, Ravenna! ๐ช๏ธ
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You guys flew drones into his house? Lol
Good job resolving this peacefully! Bruce would still have an Abrams staged on the front lawn.
Not releasing the name but the address is crazy. If this person was truly suicidal I’m very sure they do not want this business out there for their friends, family or coworkers to see. As they should also be respected on their behalf. Prayers to the family and person involved. I hope they get the help if needed.
Not releasing name but full address. Privacy should be FULL privacy.
Thank you for your compassionate handling of this situation. I hope he gets the help he needs.
Not sure why the address needed to be published on a very public platform?? This person is entitled to some sense of privacy during a mental health crisis. I’m glad the situation was de-escalated, but sharing their address publicly is unnecessary…
Good job boys
Compassion and training by professionals paid off by saving a life.
Well done! Those kinds of situations can go sideways so fast. I’m sure maintaining conversation made all the difference.
I’m shocked. Most police would not take it seriously.
I so glad it was safely and peaceably resolved. I pray that the person who was driven to such desperation finds peace and love and the knowledge that he is loved.
Hope he’s okay. It’s rough out here.
If one day, you are the person who this is about and you read this. I’m glad you’re still here. The world is better with you in it and Jesus loves you! Matthew 6:33
I hate to be the negative one here, but transporting him to university Hospital where he he’s taken back to a room and left there to his own defenses probably not the best idea but that’s what happens. Good job on the rescue part of the situation.
Fantastic work Ravenna Officers!
It is sad,that you go so deep into your mental health, that thinking being dead is better. I hope who ever it is finds what they need and know they are awesome, and this is just a dark moment in their life. Be kind, you never know what someone is going thru.
Prayers for this person.
Oh my goodness, that was my grandparents home, up until 1973. Thank you for taking such good care of a gentleman with obviously severe problems. You did everything the right way, preserving his dignity and your safety.
Thank you for handling a tense situation.
“The subject’s name is not being released at this time” but here’s his entire fucking address. Christ, Ravenna Police Department, you can do better than that.
Hope he gets the help he needs, and no one was harmed.
Thankful he's ok.
Why was this a posting? I am thankful to the professionalism of the police department. Great job
Great job RPD!
Fantastic work RPD!!!!!