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Community Policing

2001 Payne Ave. l Cleveland, OH 44114 l 216.623.5080 l Cdr. Ellis Johnson, Jr.

Community Education Programs

216.623.5080 - Weekdays 8 am to 5 pm

Adult Education Programs
Kids and Youth Education Programs

The School Resources Unit of the Bureau of Community Policing works to improve the quality of life for Clevelanders by fostering positive relations within the community, coordinating and administering education programs, and conducting training programs, interactive meetings and informational classes.

Police Community Presentations and Information

216.623.5080 - Weekdays 8 am to 5 pm

Officers are available to distribute information and ensure positive police/resident interaction at community events including children/youth events, festivals, block/street clubs, and crime prevention fairs.

Building Security Surveys

216.623.5080 - Weekdays 8 am to 5 pm

Officers meet with property owners and residents to survey, review, and suggest improvements in security.

Brown Bag Safety Seminars

216.623.5080 - Weekdays 8 am to 5 pm

Police Officers conduct one-hour presentations on personal, office, home and automobile safety on employee lunch hours.

Adult School Crossing Guard Unit

216.623.5577 - Weekdays 8 am to 5 pm

These paid part-time employees are assigned to crossing guard posts throughout the City of Celveland. School Crossing Guards are trained and supervised by sworn Cleveland Police Officers. The City welcomes calls from those seeking part-time employment as Crossing Guards. Interviews for these positions are held year-round.

Division of Police
Michael McGrath
Chief of Police
1300 Ontario St.
Cleveland, Ohio 44113

P: 216.623.5000
F: 216.623.5584
Relay Service: 711
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Mission Statement

The Mission of the members of the Cleveland Division of Police is to enhance the quality of life, strengthen our neighborhoods and deliver superior services with professionalism, respect, integrity, dedication and excellence by working in partnership with our neighborhoods and community.

-Cleveland Division of Police