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
On behalf of the dedicated men and women of the Ravenna Police Department, I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to the Ravenna Police Department website.
The Ravenna Police Department is committed to providing the highest possible level of police service to our community. The Ravenna Police Department will use every tool at its disposal to prevent crime, disorder and reduce the level of fear in the community. Our mission is to make Ravenna a safe place to live, work and visit.
We, as the Ravenna Police Department, will do so with an unwavering commitment to partner with the community we serve by practicing community policing and problem solving, and treating citizens fairly and with respect. I strongly encourage our residents to reach out to us when you have a question or concern so it can be addressed. There is no greater honor than that of public service and we thank you for the opportunity to serve.
As your Chief of Police, I am honored to serve this community. I grew up in Ravenna, live here and raised my family here. I have a strong personal connection to the City. I am 100% committed to the citizens and the men and women of the Ravenna Police Department to whom I have been entrusted to lead.
Sincerely,
Jeff Wallis
Chief of Police
See the latest from our Social Media below.
Ravenna PD has a new member. Please welcome K9 Tucker!! Tucker will be certified as a Therapy K9, assigned to SRO Lincoln. Tucker will be in the schools daily to help students with empathy and appropriate interpersonal skills, along with reducing stress/anxiety and aide in de-escalating situations. Once Tucker becomes certified, he can be utilized in circumstances to help victims of trauma and abuse. Ravenna PD is very proud and grateful to have the ability to offer this wonderful asset to our schools.
Our K9 program continues to sell K9 Supporter T-Shirts, Hoodies and Sweatshirts (available at the police station), this helps keep our program funded and moving forward within the community. 🖤💙🖤 #communtypride #ravennastrong #ravennaravens #k9tucker
So proud of SRO Lincoln 💙🤍 I pray Tucker will touch many hearts and be the light these students need 😍🙏🏼 Thank you Ravenna Police Department for this opportunity 🐶
I feel like Tucker should visit downtown businesses! Ecspecially Lavigna's de' Spa & Salon!! 🤣
This is wonderful!!! My 2 middle schoolers saw Tucker yesterday at Brown and it was one of the first things they talked about when they got in the car! Little Tucker made an impact already!! That you Officer Lincoln!!! This is a wonderful!!! Carla McClelland Prichard is that Charlie sitting behind him? Lol
Awe he so adorable! I pray God guides him and helps him through tough situations and is the light for others.
Congratulations! This sounds like a wonderful program! Tucker sure is a beauty! What kind of dog is he? Please keep us updated on his achievements. Thank you for your continued service to our community! RPD rocks!!!
Welcome Tucker! What a great idea for those in need and prayers for healing and safe keeping for his handler also!!
Tucker is adorable! So awesome to see people embrace therapy for kids in any form.
Proud of you Son 💙💙💙 love you with all my heart♥️
Welcome Tucker! You will be wonderful for the community and for all those touch in your daily job!
look at the smile on that officer, i believe tucker is already doing his job
I feel we should all get to personally meet Tucker and welcome him! (And give lots of love and cuddles to him)
Thank you for your service Tucker
Tucker is a cutie ~ officer too! Stay safe
Welcome, Tucker! The students will be so happy to have you working with them.
So cute!!!!!! (The Officer and the puppy 😁🫢)
Awww congratulations on your new life partner! How special!!! 💙💙💙
He’s such a sweet puppy. He will be a great friend for our students.
Welcome Tucker! I hope he likes his new career.
That is awesome and what a cutie.
Welcome K9 tucker is so sweet and cute puppy
Welcome Tucker! Such a cutie!
Wonderful and welcome Tucker💕
This is so wonderful!!!
Great idea and much needed! So cute too!
omg so cute.
Today starts the beginning of National Police Week. May 15th-21st, 2022.
“In 1962, President Kennedy proclaimed May 15th as National Peace Officers Memorial Day and the calendar week in which May 15th falls, as National Police Week. Established by a joint resolution of Congress in 1962, National Police Week pays special recognition to those Law Enforcement Officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others.”
The men and women of the Ravenna Police Department put themselves in harms way to protect our community each day, always putting others first. This week we honor, remember and respect all of our brothers and sisters in blue. 🖤💙🖤
Thank you for your service and Happy National Police Week!
Thanks to all
Thank you!!!!!!
Today, students from Ravenna High School held a “Day of Service”. Students participated in various activities around the community. Ravenna PD would like to thank the following students who assisted SRO Lincoln washing and cleaning cruisers today: Samantha Weber, Samantha Roman, Bryant Thompson, Kamryn Clark, Kaelan Edwards, Julian Gregory, Lucas Byerly-Barr, Savannah Schlupe, Emma Garrett, Lexi Belcher & Paris Brown. Thank you students for your wonderful community service 🖤💙🖤 #communitypride #ravennaravens
Always good to hear the good things kids do !! 😊
Thank you guys for coming out last Tuesday for tavern 1888 cruise in night would love to have you guys there this Tuesday for national police week
Thank you,students!
Thats my boy 💙
Ravenna PD was able to have 2 Dispatchers and 3 Officers in this session 🖤💙🖤Congratulations to the graduates of our Portage County Intervention Team Spring 2022 Class! Officers from Aurora, Kent, Ravenna, Streetsboro, & the Sheriff's Office participated, as well as dispatchers victims advocates, and a fire fighter from Ravenna. Thank you for taking the time to learn more about mental health and how to help people in times of crisis.
Along with the warmer weather comes sharing the roadway. Always look twice and be aware of distracted driving. #sharetheroad #motorcycleseason #looktwiceformotorcycles
Thank you for posting this. I’ve lost friends on motorcycles. We have a Harley and we appreciate you trying to keep us safe thank you