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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
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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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Child Passenger Safety Week starts on September 20 and culminates on Seat Check Saturday, September 26.
What: Car Seat Check-Up Event
When: Saturday, September 26th, 2020
Time: 12pm - 4pm
Where: Rainbow Center for Women & Children
5805 Euclid Ave, Cleveland 44103
Oakwood police arrest couple in rolling meth lab
A man and woman are in custody after police found a rolling meth lab Sunday evening. Detective Ed Thyret said the meth lab was discovered during a receiving stolen property investigation.
According to Thyret, officers met the couple in the parking lot of Sam’s Club on Broadway Avenue just before 7 p.m. Thyret said the couple was selling a piece of stolen equipment. The meth lab was discovered during a search of the vehicle.
The Southeast Area Law Enforcement (SEALE) narcotics team responded to the scene to safely remove the drug equipment. Nobody was injured, but Thyret said it was a very dangerous situation for the officers and the nearby public.
www.cleveland19.com/2020/09/14/oakwood-police-arrest-couple-rolling-meth-lab/
Oakwood police arrest couple in rolling meth lab
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Nobody was injured, but police said it was a very dangerous situation for the officers and the nearby public.To Be Notified By Your Local Emergency Response Team In The Event Of Emergency Situations Or Critical Community Alerts.
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