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Community Camera Program
The Kent Police Department is introducing a new Community Watch program in which both residents and businesses can register the location of their video surveillance systems. Participation is completely voluntary, there is no cost to you, and you may sign up or remove yourself from the list at any time.
Your registration and contact information will only be accessed by Kent Police personnel in order to contact you for investigative purposes about camera footage that may have captured criminal activity in your area. Registering in no way provides the Kent Police Department with direct access to your camera.
Click here for more information on the program and to access the form that you can complete and submit, if you choose to participate.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Kent Police Department is to serve and protect the persons and property in the City of Kent. We strive to create and promote partnerships with our community through education and collaboration. We apply the law consistently while professionally interacting with the public.
Vision Statement
The members of the Kent Police Department will embrace the partnerships that make Kent unique, diverse and successful. We will provide a balance of enforcement, education and service for our community. We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of training and education to become the premiere law enforcement agency in Portage County.
Our Citizens Police Academy is a 12 week program that is held at various times throughout the year. The next Academy runs from Thursday, February 9th, through Thursday, April 27th.
For more information and the registration forms, please visit our Citizens Police Academy page.
The Kent Police Department is pleased to announce the implementation of a cell phone and web based application which allows citizens to submit anonymous tips to us.
This service is being provided to the public for non-emergency use. It is not meant to be used as a substitute for calling 911 in emergency situations. In the event of an emergency, you should always dial 911. If your situation is not an emergency, but still requires an officer to respond, you may dial our non-emergency phone number at 330-673-7732.
For more information and ways to submit tips anonymously, visit our Tip411 page or watch this video.
The Kent Police Department recognizes and provides learning opportunities through an internship program for students studying criminal justice or related fields.
Interns will observe police functions in a regulated and productive manner.
For full details and requirements, please visit our Internships page.
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Kent Police Department
Physical Address
301 S Depeyster Street
Kent, OH 44240
Phone: 330-673-7732Emergency Phone: 911
Records Hours
Monday through Friday
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.