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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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Wishing you Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all! May you have faith, hope, and love for this holiday and for the coming year.
Village Hall, Mayor's Court and the Police Department Records offices will be closed TO THE PUBLIC December 3, 2020 thru December 11, 2020 for construction to the main entrance; however, Mayor's Court WILL BE Open December 9, 2020.![]()
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If you need to reach someone please call the appropriate number listed below:![]()
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Dial 440-232-1035 to reach the Police Department or email at oakwoodpolice@oakwoodpolice.org![]()
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Dial 440-232-9988 to reach Village Hall ![]()
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Dial 440-232-4151 to reach Mayor's Court
May everyone be thankful for what they have, for the family they love, the friends they cherish, and for the blessings that will come. Happy Thanksgiving!
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