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
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Today we proudly recognize National School Resource Officer Day!
Ravenna PD is grateful for the dedication and commitment of our School Resource Officer, Ptl. Steve Lincoln.
Every day, he works to keep our students and staff safe while building positive relationships throughout our schools. His presence goes far beyond safety. He’s a mentor, a role model, and a trusted resource for our kids.
And of course, we can’t forget his K9 partner, Tucker, who is always ready to lend a paw when needed!
Thank you, Ptl. Lincoln, for the professionalism, compassion, and steady presence you bring to our schools. We appreciate you today and every day. 🖤💙
#NationalSchoolResourceOfficerDay #RavennaPD #SRO #K9Tucker
Thank you so much for keeping our community safe!
Congratulations Officer Lincoln
Great asset to the school and community!
The schools and the community are so so lucky to have this duo!! My babies!! So blessed and so dang proud!! 🥹😍💙
Thank you for all you and Tucker do for the City of Ravenna! 💙🖤
Very, very thankful for Officer Lincoln and Tucker!! They make the kids feel safe and calm 💙💙💙 thank you so much for all you do Officer Lincoln and Tucker!!
He is great, he helps the kids out a lot, and the love and affection this dog gives the kids is great. Thank you officer Lincoln for all help with our kids.
Thank you all for your services daily . 💙💙🙏
Great officer and Tucker is such a sweet pup! ❤️☺️❤️
Thank you for everything that you and Tucker do every day for our Ravenna students and families! We couldn’t ask for more of a class act. We truly have the best, Officer Lincoln! Thank you Ravenna Police Department for lending us such a caring, compassionate, and dedicated officer for our school district! We are blessed.💙👮🏻♀️
So proud of my son. I know you have always been a blessing to me so I know you are a blessing to everyone here in Ravenna 💖
We love Officer Lincoln and Tucker at Willyard!
Thank you Officer Lincoln and Tucker for all you do!
We thank you very much. We enjoy seeing you and we enjoy seeing Tucker too when he comes in with you officer Lincoln, thank you for your service.
Thank you for all your you do! Ravenna is very lucky to have you
The schools and the kids SO Lucky to have you and Tucker!!! You both are the best!!!! 💙💙💙 the best RO ever!!!!! Thank you for all your hard work Officer Lincoln
Both are a blessing to the students/staff/community 💙❤️
Absolutely agree! 🐾💙 Tucker is amazing such a great ambassador and clearly so loved by the kids. Huge appreciation to Ravenna Police Department and officer Lincoln for everything they do to keep our schools safe. Tucker definitely steals hearts 💜
Thank you so much for all you do for all of us
The schools and community in Ravenna are blessed to have you both! 💞
The best duo in town! 🥰
These two! Thanks for all you do in our schools, Tucker puts a smile on my face every time I see him in our halls at brown middle school, especially when he walks up for pets 😍
The best team we appreciate them both so much
We love Tucker!! & appreciate you too officer Lincoln! Thank you both for all you do!!
Thank you EVERYONE!! I love doing what I do everyday. It’s a true blessing to serve the community and the kids of Ravenna.
🚨 Boil Water Alert – City Notice 🚨
Residents living on S. Walnut Street from E. Harris to the dead end are under a Boil Water Alert.
🕒 Effective until: Wednesday, February 11th at 6:30 PM
Please boil all water used for:
• Drinking
• Cooking
• Making ice
• Brushing teeth
This includes water for pets as well.
We will provide updates as soon as the boil alert is lifted. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.
The police department is just sharing the information. We believe the city does notify affected residents. Again, this is only for residents on S. Walnut from E. Harris to the dead end.
Does anyone know why this keeps happening?
Well damn,I thought everybody out here in ravenna had their own wells.🤦🏼♀🤦🏼♀🤦🏼♀🤡🤣
It's great to have these alerts. A text method would be best way to alert people.
Maybe go to a city meeting and inquire
I live on Pratt does this include me?
I thought that was why we had Constables..
There is a way to sign up for alerts from the city let me see if I can find it
Autumn Jarome
Danielle Caudill Furness
Jasmine Calhoun
Christina McFarland
Ravenna is a disgusting mess. Move out!! Your water is poison
Fake news
Weird the air quality was so bad last night and now this.?
Agree, this is not an effective way to notify residents. I don't watch FB constantly. Not even daily. There needs to be a better notification method.
Sue Sue Sue Ravenna/state officials need replacement This is an UnLawful City Notice. Facebook is not for the City to use as a Platform for sending out notices nor ANY government/state officials by ANY means Whoever is affected id be sue sue sueing
Not everyone HAS FACEBOOK yall have no problem with 4 bills a month PLUS TEXTS you need to do better!
🚨 Water Boil Advisory – W. Lake St. & King St. 🚨
We apologize for the delayed notification regarding the water boil advisory affecting W. Lake Street and King Street.
As soon as we were made aware, we began notifying residents.
Again, this alert is for W Lake St and King St. until Friday morning at 7am. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
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Boil alert announced in Ravenna until Feb. 6 at 7 a.m.
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A boil alert is in effect in Ravenna until 7 a.m. Feb. 6.That area or just those streets?
Already killed some pets with the late post.
Is this for the whole city ? No one can read this have to pay.
I believe this should include Collins Pond Drive as well which was affected by the W Lake Street water break.
Jason Smith
Thank you for at least trying to get the word out
Sally Raybould
Bull shit warning as well You should be putting a letter on everyone's door God knows we pay enough on these water bills! Shame on Ravenna water company... Thank you RPF for posting something. But unfortunately alot of ppl dont have internet so how will they know?
City dropped to ball on letting people know , a friend lost 2 pets after drinking the water . 🚿
On January 31, 1981, Patrolman James Wert of the Ravenna Police Department was killed in the line of duty by an intoxicated driver.
Today marks the 45th anniversary of his passing. Last year, his service and sacrifice were permanently honored with the dedication of a portion of State Route 88 as the “Patrolman James R. Wert Memorial Highway,” following the passage of Ohio House Bill 251.
We pause today to remember Ptl. Wert, honor his legacy, and reflect on his unwavering commitment to the Ravenna community.
Thank you for your service, Ptl. James Wert. You will never be forgotten.
#RavennaPD #NeverForget
🖤💙🖤
I remember like it was yesterday. One of the worse days in my career. Jim was a good friend and I think of him always. NEVER forget .
😢Jim’s family and mine grew up in the same neighborhood in Windham. His Dad was my high school principal. They were a wonderful family. My thoughts are with them on this sad anniversary. 🙏
I remember that terrible time and the intense grieving throughout Ohio police departments and even recognition from other states.
I am always curious about the punishment of the inebriated driver. Are they still incarcerated?
I played football against him , typical Windham Garrettsville rivalry, I remember our last game walking off the field talking to him like an old friend, I was shocked and saddened to hear of his passing on the radio.
I remember Jim and how his death hurt his family, especially his mom and his wife.
That's awsome. He was a good guy for sure .gone to soon. Just like my cousin Ravenna police officer William Cooper. He did not die in the line of duty. But because of Doug Peters. They were duck hunting at west branch and they took turns shooting. Peter's shot out of turn capsizieing them Cooper got caught on some brush and drowned.
I remember 💔
He was an awesome young man!
Love and prayers go out to his sister and brothers ❤️🙏🏻
Never forgotten… 🙏🏻🙏🏻💙💙🙏🏻🙏🏻
God bless ✝️
Sadly missed, never forgotten appreciate your brother and all our service men and women past present in future🙏💙🇺🇸
It's wonderful how they have kept his memory and service alive. His entire family are wonderful people who have served the community is various capacities. The world is a better place because of the Wert family.
My condolences to frenz family and coworkers
Rest in peace you will never be forgotten
So sad. I wonder where that driver is today.
He grew up in Windham and I knew him and his whole Family… Good people…
RAVENNA: From a former resident and Former: RAVENNA Police Department Patrolman! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 HEAVENLY BLESSINGS ON YOUR SPECIAL ANNIVERSARY! R.I.P. PATROLMAN: JAMES R.WER MEMORIAL HIGHWAY IN THE SKY! 🙏🙏🙏
Thank you to all Ravenna police for helping to keep all of us safe, patrolman James R Wert payed the ultimate price for his service to Ravenna and the citizens who live here
Rest in peace💙
Such a tragic loss. Love the Wert family.
Did this happen on rt88
RIP.. too soon
God bless our men in blue.
Does this include the township
I feel that they should be parking in a drive way not in the streets because for one that is not safe at all for 2 what if they hit someome car they go Boom and guess what that would be there fault 4 parking on the street I say all thoes people who parks on the street is stupid u can park in a driveway 4 a reason where it should be in the first place
Tow time
It would be nice if it was actually enforced. My neighbor's and people all down my street are parked on the road