Waterville Police Department Contact Us 419-878-8184 or Dial "911" For Emergency Service

The mission of the Waterville Police Department is to protect the rights of all persons within the jurisdiction to be free from criminal attack, to be secure in their possessions, and to live in peace, consistent with the values of a free society.

The Waterville Police Department has adopted a Community Policing / Problem Solving philosophy, wherein officers work proactively to eliminate situations and circumstances that lead to problems in the community.

Aggressive traffic enforcement is a cornerstone of the Department’s operational philosophy. This not only enhances safety within the city, it also ensures high visibility of officers as they patrol throughout the city.

The Department provides full-time coverage, year round with a staff of 11 full-time police officers, an executive secretary, and a part-time school crossing guard. Most officers have earned an Associate’s Degree; many have Bachelor’s Degrees. All have completed the Ohio Peace Officer’s Training Academy and continually receive in-service training on a wide range of topics. Command officers receive executive level training. Calls for service both emergency and non-emergency are answered with little delay by the Lucas County Sheriff’s Office.

The Core values are best defined by the acronym, F-I-R-S-T.

Fairness: We treat all people impartially, with consideration and compassion. We are equally responsive to our fellow employees and to the community we serve.

Integrity: We are committed to the highest performance standards, ethical conduct, honesty, and truthfulness in all relationships. We hold ourselves accountable for our actions and take pride in a professional level of service to all.

Respect: We treat all persons in a dignified and courteous manner and exhibit understanding of ethical and cultural diversity, both in our professional and personal endeavors.

Service: We provide service in a courteous, efficient, and accessible manner. We focus on customer needs and foster community-oriented policing through problem-solving partnerships with citizens.

Teamwork: We foster collaboration among our employees. We work in partnerships.

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