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 is a member of the Portage County Drug Task Force and also 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
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Warm weather is here! Please use caution to avoid heat related illness by staying hydrated and know the symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. NEVER leave children or pets inside a vehicle, even for a minute. The temperature inside a vehicle can reach very dangerous levels in a very short time, causing brain damage or death.
Memorial Day 2020
“Those who have long enjoyed such privileges as we enjoy, forget in time that men have died to win them.” -Franklin D Roosevelt
Today, pause for a moment to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect those freedoms.
Please celebrate safely and never forget what this weekend is really about. #RavennaPD #MemorialDay2020 #HonorRemember
COLUMBUS – During the upcoming Memorial Day weekend, May 22 through May 25, the Buckeye State Sheriff’s Association, the Ohio Association of Chiefs of Police and the Ohio State Highway Patrol will collaborate to ensure the safety of Ohioans by having officers highly visible on Ohio’s roadways to promote traffic safety.
As we move forward and transition to Ohio opening back up, we as law enforcement officers will be collective in our efforts to ensure the safety and security of citizens in our communities and motorists on our roadways,” said Stark County Sheriff George Maier.
Last year in Ohio, 12 fatal crashes killed 15 people during the Memorial Day weekend. Of those fatalities, eight were OVI-related and three were unbelted. Law enforcement officers are also reminding motorists to drive sober.
“As traffic counts begin to rise with businesses reopening and travel increasing, we need your help in renewing the focus on traffic safety,” Colonel Richard S. Fambro said. “We all have a responsibility to protect the safety of every person in Ohio including those using Ohio’s roadways.”
“To truly make an impact on the safety of Ohio’s roads we must all do our part,” said Ashland Police Chief David Marcelli. “That’s why we are asking you to think about traffic safety as you return to work and begin traveling again.”
You can help make Ohio safer by calling #677 or your local law enforcement agency to report drug activity and dangerous or impaired driving. Traffic safety is a shared responsibility, together we can save lives.
Ravenna Police Department would like to remind you please celebrate safely, don’t drink and drive, designate a sober driver, and on this Memorial Day Weekend remember and honor those who have served and sacrificed for our freedom. 🇱🇷🇱🇷🇱🇷#RavennaPD #DriveSober
Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for those that have paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Thank you to those who have served or are currently serving. Please celebrate safely this weekend! 🇱🇷🇱🇷🇱🇷
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We will be testing the tornado sirens today at 7pm
Morgan Kaschalk FYI