Olmsted Falls Police Department - Chief of Police Dan Gilles
26100 Bagley Road Olmsted Falls, Ohio 44138 Phone:(440) 235-3145
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MISSION STATEMENT

The Olmsted Falls Police Department will strive to first protect life and then property under the law, giving full respect to all citizens while striving to achieve the highest standards of professional skill, integrity and accountability.
VALUES

• The highest priority is the protection of human life.
• Strive for professionalism and excellence in all activities.
• Ethical conduct by all employees.
The Olmsted Falls Police Department serves a rapidly growing residential community of approximately 10,000 residents. The department currently consists of 10 full-time officers, 10 part-time officers and six full-time dispatcher/clerks. The Patrol Staff is supplemented by a staff of six certified Reserve Officers and ten Auxiliary Police officers.

The department is housed in a combined city hall and police complex. The police facility provides dispatching services for the police, fire and service department in a modern communications center. Prior to moving to the new complex, the department was housed in an antiquated building less than one fourth of the size of the current facility.

The department, in addition to providing law enforcement service to the community, has several programs that to assist the residents and improve their quality of life.
Mayor Blomquist swears in Chief Gilles.

Chief of Police
Dan Gilles

Lieutenants
Larry T. Meluch
Carmen Battaglia

Sergeants
Odis Rogers
Floyd Takacs
Kim Flood

Communications
Jean Hogan
Barbara Phillips
Faye Tyler
Nadean Peger
Kendra Adams
Pam Nicholson
Danalyn Rogers

Auxiliary Officers
William Lawrence
Helen Gilles
Michael Cipro
Thomas Lang
Greg Straus
John Norton
Adam Pawlak
Tony Rogers
Ryan Futo

 Patrol Officers
Alex Bakos, Detective
Joseph Brewer
David Lane K-9 Officer
Ralph Saxer
James Hughes
Robert Swope
Kendra Adams
William Meholif
Michelle Litton
James Molnar
Scott Cathcart
Anthony Leanza
Daniel Daugherty
Evan Mackensen
Adam Ehrke

Reserve Officers
Nicholas Chalkley
Matthew Massey
Michael Dunegan
Ben Ovelgonne
Gary Wilson

Community Service Officer
Don Wilmink

Operation Safeguard I &II
Operation Safeguard I monitors seniors and those living alone each day. An individual is asked to call the police department by 10:00 each day, or an officer will check on the resident. Operation Safeguard II contacts people who have medical problems or other needs who in the event of a power outage or other emergency require special assistance. To take advantage of either program please contact the dispatch center at (440) 235-1234.

Community Policing
The community policing office provides an officer who is a Certified Child Safety Seat Technician who is available to check child safety seats. You may call and set up an appointment to have your child safety seat inspected by calling Officer Odis Rogers at 235-1234. Child Safety Seat clinics are held several times per year within Olmsted Falls with the cooperation of Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital. Watch for special announcements for these events.

Gun Locks
Gun locks are available free to the public as part of the department’s community policing and safety programs. They are available at the police department and at public events attended by the officers.

Neighborhood Watch
The community policing office also encourages neighborhoods to take an active part in their safety and security by establishing a Neighborhood Watch. If you are interested in helping your neighborhood continue to be a safe, contact Officer Odis Rogers at 235-1234 to obtain information on this valuable program.

DARE
The Olmsted Falls Police Department will once again take an active role in providing DARE to our youth in the City’s school system. The department is committed to the prevention of the use of drugs and alcohol by our youth.

Traffic Safety
The department values the safety of our community and believes enforcement of traffic laws to be a vital portion of our mission. Violations of the traffic law directly effects the safety of everyone. Please do your part by observing the laws while driving in our community.

The members of the Olmsted Falls Police Department are proud to serve the community and strive to provide professional and courteous service and improve the quality of life enjoyed by our citizens.

For additional information on any of these programs contact the Olmsted Falls Police Department at (440) 235-1234.

I welcome your input on any and all issues affecting the City of Olmsted Falls Police Department. Please feel free to contact me via EMAIL