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

Police Department Address

220 Park Way
Ravenna, Ohio 44266

If you are reporting an emergency, please dial 9-1-1

Phone: 330.296.6486
Fax: 330.296.4561

Office Hours:

Communications & Patrol:
Open 24 hours.
Administration & Detectives:
Mon-Fri 7am-3pm
Records Division:
Mon-Fri 7am-3pm
Administration and Records are closed on all major Holidays

Email the Police Department:
rpdinfo@ravennaoh.gov

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See the latest from our Social Media below.

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🚔🥫 Join Us for the Ravenna Police Department Food Drive! 🥫🚔

This Saturday, November 1st from 10 AM to 2 PM, we’ll be at the Ravenna Walmart collecting non-perishable food donations to support the Ravenna Center of Hope.

Your generosity helps fight food insecurity right here in our community and makes a real difference for local families in need. 💙

Stop by, say hello, and help us fill our cruisers with food and hope!

#RavennaPolice #CommunityFirst #FoodDrive #CenterOfHope #RavennaOhio #FillTheCruiser
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🚔🥫 Join Us for the Ravenna Police Department Food Drive! 🥫🚔

This Saturday, November 1st from 10 AM to 2 PM, we’ll be at the Ravenna Walmart collecting non-perishable food donations to support the Ravenna Center of Hope.

Your generosity helps fight food insecurity right here in our community and makes a real difference for local families in need. 💙

Stop by, say hello, and help us fill our cruisers with food and hope!

#RavennaPolice #CommunityFirst #FoodDrive #CenterOfHope #RavennaOhio #FillTheCruiser

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I work during this time. Can I drop off at the station after work?

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📆 October 28, 2025 — National First Responders Day 🚓🚒🚑☎️

Today we honor all the brave men and women who answer the call — police officers, firefighters, paramedics, dispatchers, and all those who rush toward emergencies when others are running away.

Your courage, compassion, and commitment to keeping our communities safe never go unnoticed. ❤️

To our own Ravenna Safety Forces family, and to all first responders across the nation — thank you for the sacrifices you make each day to protect and serve.

#NationalFirstRespondersDay #ThankYouFirstResponders #RavennaStrong #communityfirst
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📆 October 28, 2025 — National First Responders Day 🚓🚒🚑☎️

Today we honor all the brave men and women who answer the call — police officers, firefighters, paramedics, dispatchers, and all those who rush toward emergencies when others are running away.

Your courage, compassion, and commitment to keeping our communities safe never go unnoticed. ❤️

To our own Ravenna Safety Forces family, and to all first responders across the nation — thank you for the sacrifices you make each day to protect and serve.

#NationalFirstRespondersDay #ThankYouFirstResponders #RavennaStrong #CommunityFirst

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They don't need to wear a cape for us to know who the heroes are.

Thank you all for your dedication !!

Thank you to all of our first responders!!

💙🇺🇸Thank you! The best of the best! 🚒🚔

Thanks for keeping our streets safe

Thank you to all of them!!!

T

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🎃 Halloween Fun in Ravenna! 👻

It’s a busy (and spooky!) day in Ravenna!
🕒 Trick-or-Treat is today, Saturday, from 3–5 PM.
Before that, the Ravenna Chamber of Commerce is hosting their annual Downtown Halloween Walk from 12–3 PM — a great way to kick off the day with some family fun!

Our officers and dispatchers also had a blast joining the Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Annual Trunk or Treat earlier this week — and our theme was none other than Toy Story🚓🤠 Woody and the rest of the gang! 📸

Have a fun, safe, and candy-filled day, Ravenna! 🍬🧡🖤

#RavennaPolice #TrickOrTreat #CommunityFirst #HalloweenSafety
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🎃 Halloween Fun in Ravenna! 👻

It’s a busy (and spooky!) day in Ravenna!
🕒 Trick-or-Treat is today, Saturday, from 3–5 PM.
Before that, the Ravenna Chamber of Commerce is hosting their annual Downtown Halloween Walk from 12–3 PM — a great way to kick off the day with some family fun!

Our officers and dispatchers also had a blast joining the Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Annual Trunk or Treat earlier this week — and our theme was none other than Toy Story🚓🤠 Woody and the rest of the gang! 📸

Have a fun, safe, and candy-filled day, Ravenna! 🍬🧡🖤

#RavennaPolice #TrickOrTreat #CommunityFirst #HalloweenSafetyImage attachmentImage attachment+Image attachment

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Where is acceptable parking?

Thank you for making a little boys dream of meeting buzz light year

Looks like a great time… thank you for everything you do! 🙏🏻💙🙏🏻

Doctor treated we love y'all we love u all

Lookin good!

So much fun ❣️

Thank you to all

Have fun

Nice job Ravenna!!

Awesome

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🎂 A Sweet Surprise! 🎂

A big thank you to the anonymous father and son who dropped off these amazing cupcakes at our station today! 💙

All of our officers were out on calls at the time, but we want you to know how much your thoughtful gesture was appreciated. You truly brightened our day!

We’d love for you both to stop back by sometime for a tour of the station — we’d be happy to show you around and thank you in person! 🚓👨‍👦

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🎂 A Sweet Surprise! 🎂

A big thank you to the anonymous father and son who dropped off these amazing cupcakes at our station today! 💙

All of our officers were out on calls at the time, but we want you to know how much your thoughtful gesture was appreciated. You truly brightened our day!

We’d love for you both to stop back by sometime for a tour of the station — we’d be happy to show you around and thank you in person! 🚓👨‍👦

#CommunitySupport #ThankYou #PoliceFamily #ActsOfKindness

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So that’s where the tax dollars go

My wife made them as a token of appreciation for keeping our community safe. We sincerely hope you enjoyed them and God bless.

Thats our favorite Cop! Hes a God send!!

We see those cupcakes… and we’re definitely a little jealous 😅🧁💙

Hey Montes.... this is a stick up 🤣 please leave one of those cupcakes in a brown paper bag on the counter at Circle K 🤣 jk

“A big thank you to the random fangirl boot licker and his fangirl boot licker jr who dropped off these “back the blue” cakes at our station👋🤠”

All I can think about is the episode of Barney Miller with the brownies laced with hash.

Cupcakes with edible cookie dough 🤗 I had 1 myself lol 😆 yum

A step up from donuts

He’s awesome!

Ravenna police are so chill compared to cities like brook park. Happy to have yall.

Get Them Some Doughnuts Too 🍩🍩🍩

Thank you for your service.

He’s the best!!!

ALWAYS BEEN #1 Police DEPARTMENT. MANY YEARS HAVE PAST BUT STILL THE BEST.

So sweet! Back the blue!💙💪

Thank you for your service

You are most welcome. Enjoy 🙏😊

My late husband. Douglas Cowell is smiling down on EVERYONE

Thank you for your service

Thank you for your service

I want one

❤️❤️

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