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In compliance with professional standards established by the Oath of Office, Professional Code of Ethics, and directives of this Department, each of its members is to perform in such a manner that promotes the publics’ trust, confidence, and sense of safety and security.The officers of the Oakwood Village Police Department (OVPD) are sworn to provide the community with a superior level of service in respect and integrity.
While always conducting ourselves with the highest ethical principles. We have a great deal of pride in our department and are respectful of the trust our community places in us.
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Chief Mark Garratt
Chief of Police
Welcome to the Village of Oakwood website! The Oakwood Village Police Department (OVPD) is pleased to have you in our neighborhood and hope you find Oakwood to be an enjoyable and safe place to call home or work.
As the Chief of Police, I am dedicated to improving the effectiveness of the department within the community and with other agencies working with the Oakwood Village Police Department
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Detective Bureau
The Village of Oakwood Police Department Detective Bureau is comprised of 2 dedicated detectives. The Detective Bureau is responsible for the investigation of crimes such as sexual assault cases, missing persons, identity theft, narcotics investigations, identity theft and credit card fraud.
The Bureau then presents cases for criminal prosecution to the Bedford Municipal Court or to the Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court. Our detectives are committed to timely and responsive follow up of crimes reported to the department, as well as proactive investigation and enforcement within our community.
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The K-9 Unit is comprised of one K-9 and his handler.
The duties of every OVPD Patrol Officer includes (but not limited to) responding to the scene of a crime or accident, interviewing suspects, witnesses, writing crime reports, responding to radio calls, monitoring any suspicious activity of ongoing crimes.
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Happy 5th Birthday Argo!
Argo, a German Sheppard from the Czech Republic was born March 28, 2015. He is trained in Narcotics Detection, Handler Protection, Criminal Apprehension, Tracking and Building Searches. Argo is certified by the State of Ohio and nationally through the North American Police Work Dog Association. Argo loves going to work with Officer Josh Wendl to catch criminals and sniff out illegal drugs. When not on duty his favorite pastime is to play ball with Officer Wendl.
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