Profiles: Centerville

Centerville Police Department
155 W. Spring Valley Road
Centerville, Ohio 45458
Phone: (937) 433-7661
Fax: (937) 433-0735
www.ci.centerville.oh.us/cpd


Mission:

It is the goal of the Centerville Police Department to provide exceptional police service.


Core Values

Honesty; Adaptability; Attention to Detail; Self Discipline; Team Oriented;
Performance Driven; Professionalism; Officer Safety; Sense of Urgency


Contacts:

Stephen E. Walker
Chief of Police
Phone: (937) 433-7661
swalker@ci.centerville.oh.us

Officer Matt Dunn
Crime Prevention Officer
Phone: (937) 433-7661
mdunn@ci.centerville.oh.us

Officer Ronnie L. Bowling
D.A.R.E. Officer
Phone: (937) 428-4737

Officer Tony Beran
Child Seat Technician
(937) 433-7661

The Centerville Police Department is a nationally accredited police department through CALEA (Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies). The department is composed of 42 sworn men and women and 18 civilian support staff.

Officers can be assigned to the following specialized positions:

  • Traffic Enforcement (Motorcycle Officer) (1)

  • D.A.R.E. Officer (1)

  • Crime Prevention Officer (1)

  • Bicycle Officer (4)

  • Juvenile Officer (1)

  • Narcotics Officer (1)

  • Narcotics Canine Officer (1)

  • Evidence Technician (4)

  • Polygraphist (3)

  • Capias Officer (1)

  • Detective (6)

  • School Resource Officer (2)
  • Each officer must obtain his/her O.P.O.T.A. Peace Officer Training. A four or two year degree is required upon application for employment. Each officer undergoes a thorough background check, psychological examination, polygraph examination, and physical exam.

    The Centerville Police Department has been involved in community policing for the last three decades. The Crime Prevention Officer is responsible for coordinating the department’s numerous community policing programs. The following programs are initiated to enhance communication between the police department and the community and to educate the community at large.

  • National Night Out (Mystery Night Out)[1st Tuesday in August]

  • Bicycle Safety Program (Registration & Inspections)

  • Bicycle Helmet Program

  • Child Seat Inspections

  • Public Speaking Engagements

  • Tours of the Police Department

  • Neighborhood Watch

  • Business Watch

  • Citizens Police Academy (Winter & Fall)

  • Business Police Academy

  • Vacation House Checks

  • Hometown Survival Trail

  • Child Identification Program

  • McGruff the Crime Dog

  • Security Surveys (Business & Residential)

  • Property Engraving/Photography
  • Neighborhood Issues

  • Well-Being Call In

  • Drug Prevention

  • Problem Solving

  • Alcohol Abuse/Fatalvision Goggles


  • If you would like to schedule a presentation or to learn more about the services the Centerville Police Department offers, contact the Centerville Police Department, Officer Matt Dunn,

    (937)433-7661 for more details.


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