Oakwood Police Department

02/26/2026

Oakwood Citizens Academy is coming back in September! Apply online at https://reg.planetreg.com/CA2026 to apply for a seat TODAY!

01/23/2026

With the forecasted storm this weekend here are some helpful tips so you are prepared in case you lose power or are shut in!

At home – most households do not have generators and there is the potential of power outages. If you have an outage, unplug the non-essential items in your home and be sure all switched lights are in the off position. This will help with any surges when the power returns.
• Meal prep
Have shelf stable protein such as canned tuna and protein bars
Keep different water supplies fill water bottles, pitchers with water for drinking and buckets/pots for washing up.
Have some sweets on hand, make brownies or cookies before the storm hits!
• Stock up on paper plates and utensils, if there isn’t water you can’t wash dishes!
• Charge your electronics! Phones, tablets, laptops, portable chargers. Some LED lights are usb rechargeable, don’t forget about them!
• Batteries for radios and flashlights do you have backups?
• Candles be sure to have matches or a lighter.
• Have medications ready this includes OTC’s and prescriptions.
• Do you have cards, board games, or books/magazines to occupy your time?
• Keep exterior wall cabinet doors with plumbing cracked so pipes don’t freeze.
• Space heaters:
Use electric space heaters with automatic shut-off switches and non-glowing elements.
Keep heat sources, like space heaters, at least 3 feet away from drapes, furniture, bedding, or other flammable materials. Never cover your space heater.
Never place a space heater on top of furniture or near water.
Never leave children unattended near a space heater.
Make sure that the cord of an electric space heater is not a tripping hazard, but do not run the cord under carpets or rugs.
Avoid using extension cords to plug in your space heater.
If your space heater has a damaged electrical cord or produces sparks, do not use it
• Do laundry before the storm hits!
• Conserve heat by closing off unneeded rooms, block drafts with towels, close drapes or cover windows.
• Be a good neighbor and check in on the elderly!
• If you have to go out dress in layers and keep water bottles in a cooler (so it wont freeze!) and a blanket in your car.

12/09/2025

10/25/2025

Come see the OPD at the Oakwood Community Center Trunk or Treat event going on now!

09/25/2025

Oakwood PD is hiring a Full-Time Records Clerk with prior first responder dispatch experience. Shift is Monday - Friday 8am to 4pm. Send resume to [email protected].

Job Description
Records Clerk of the Oakwood Village Police Department maintains the records filing systems and databases, manages and responds to public records requests, and other duties as assigned. See the full Records Clerk Job Classification sheet for more information.

Mandatory Requirements
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Have high school diploma or GED
• Valid Ohio Driver’s license
• Excellent interpersonal and public speaking skills, good note taking and report writing, time management, and problem-solving skills
• Must have strong organizational skills and process thinking aptitude
• Must have sensitivity to respond appropriately to the needs of a diverse population
• Ability to satisfactorily complete a thorough criminal background investigation, drug test, and polygraph
• Possess good moral character
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and data entry systems
• Prior experience utilizing CAD and LEADS for first responder dispatch

07/26/2025

Safety Forces Day is here! Weather is great so come to the Mt. Zion parking lot to see first responders and the equipment!

07/24/2025

Officers Gale, Payne, and Wagner's family and friends, as well as our brothers of the Lorain Police Department, are in our prayers and thoughts.

07/23/2025

FOUND - FOUND - FOUND
Alicia “Lee Lee” Dexter has been found safe.

07/15/2025

Missing from Oakwood Village, OH 44146 –
Alicia “Lee Lee” Dexter, 16 years old. Last seen on 5/31/2025 at her residence on Free Ave in Oakwood Village. Known to be in the area of Bear Creek Apartments and Rockside Park Towers in Bedford Hts., Bedford Greens Apartments in Bedford, and in East Cleveland. If you know of her whereabouts, please call the Oakwood Detective Bureau at 440-232-6673 or 440-232-1035.