Police

Police Department

City of Garfield Heights, Ohio

For emergencies dial 911, or (216) 475-1234.
For non-emergencies call (216) 475-6607.

The Bureaus | S.E.A.L.E. | Miscellaneous Services

The Garfield Heights Police Department is located at 5555 Turney Road. Within the Police Department there are several groups that perform various functions. These are known as bureaus. Additionally, our Police Department has combined resources with other communities to provide specialty services.

The Bureaus

The Patrol Bureau provides around the clock general patrol services throughout the city.
The Detective Bureau performs criminal investigations, prepares cases bound over to Grand Jury, maintains evidence, photos and fingerprint files.
The Juvenile Bureau performs criminal investigations involving juveniles, maintains records and acts as the liaison between schools/community and the Police Department.
The Traffic Safety/Enforcement Bureau performs traffic engineering studies, school guard supervision, accident investigation, operate radar and maintain all traffic signaling devices in the City.
The Staff Services Bureau provides support by maintaining equipment and buildings as well as crime prevention and training for Police Officers.

Southeast Area Law Enforcement (S.E.A.L.E.)

S.E.A.L.E. is a co-operative effort consisting of seven cities including Bedford, Bedford Heights, Garfield Heights, Maple Heights, Oakwood, Solon and Walton Hills. Officers from these communities provide the following services:

S.W.A.T. Team (Special Weapons and Tactics)
Bomb Disposal Team
Crisis Intervention/Hostage Negotiation Team
Narcotics Investigation/Enforcement Unit
Communications Unit

Miscellaneous Services

The K-9 Unit is used to for searching buildings for unauthorized persons, evidence, narcotics, tracking criminal suspects and the protection of officers.
The Auxiliary Police Unit consists of 32 individuals who assist with traffic and security throughout the City during City functions and sporting events. For more information regarding the Auxiliary Police Unit call 216-475-3056.

The D.A.R.E. program is an educational drug prevention program. A Related program is the G.R.E.A.T. Program (Gang Resistance Education and Training). For more information regarding these programs call 216-475-7055.
The Safety Town program is operated during the summer months and teaches pre-school children basic traffic rules and related safety issues. Call 216-475-7055 for additional information about Safety Town.

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