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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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CONSTRUCTION UPDATE -
I-271 widening, Bedford, Bedford Heights, Warrensville Heights and Oakwood
On Monday, February 17, the ramp from I-271 northbound to Rockside Rd. will be closed between 8 p.m. and 6 p.m. Tuesday, February 18, for roadway work. The detour will be I-271 northbound to Miles Rd. westbound to SR 8 (Northfield Rd.) southbound to Rockside Rd. On Tuesday, February 18,the Rockside Rd. ramp to I-271 southbound will be closed between 8 p.m. and 6 p.m. Wednesday, February 19, for roadway work. The detour will be Rockside Rd. westbound to SR 8 (Northfield Rd.) northbound to Mueti Dr. southbound.
To Be Notified By Your Local Emergency Response Team In The Event Of Emergency Situations Or Critical Community Alerts.
Examples Include: Evacuation Notices, Bio-terrorism Alerts, Boil Water Notices, And Missing Child Reports.
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