Police Department
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Police Department
Kent City Police
James Peach, Chief

319 South Water Street                                                    
330-673-7732

Emergency 911                                                                    
                                                                            


The Kent City Police Department, under the leadership of Chief James Peach, provides the necessary services to protect the citizens of Kent.  This includes patrols, investigations, enforcement, and parking issues.

The Records and Communications Division is responsible for dispatching, maintenance of records, and the coordination and relay of most information in the department.  Dispatching requires the tracking of the functional assignment of four to ten police mobile units in the City.  They also process emergency fire and medical calls for Kent and Franklin Township.

The Juvenile Division is an investigative unit for the investigating and processing follow up of cases in which a juvenile is involved as a victim or offender.  They also serve as a counseling unit, and counseling is provided to juveniles with personal or family problems.  This division also provides for community relations as they relate to children.  This includes talks with local P.T.A. groups, tours of the facility, and the City's "Officer Bill" program.

Animal complaints, disturbances, and protection are handled by the Compliance Officer in the Support Services Division.  Activities include loose and stray animal concerns, humane treatment of animals, finding homes for abandoned animals, and follow-up efforts on barking, noise, and dangerous animal issues.

The Support Services Division also handles parking compliance and vehicle issues.  Activities include the regulation of parking in areas with established restrictions, as well as general patrol around the City for parking and vehicle violations.  Junk vehicle notices and removals are also handled by this division.

To view the 2007 Annual Report of the Kent Police Department, please click: