The Kent Police Department proudly serves the City of Kent. Kent has a population of 32,345 and covers 9.3 square miles. In addition to transmitting for police, our Dispatch Center also dispatches fire personnel and emergency medical services (EMS) for the Kent Fire Department, which covers the City of Kent, Kent State University and Franklin Township.
The Police Department has 43 sworn police officers, 13 communications personnel and 11 support personnel.