The Geneva-on-the-Lake Police Department handles nearly 2000 calls for service annually with only four (4) full-time officers, three (3) part-time officers, and multiple reserve/auxiliary officers.
Description
The Geneva-on-the-Lake Police Department was founded in 1927. We are a full-time police department, located in Ashtabula County, Ohio and we operate 24 hours a day/ 7 days per week. Our regular business hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm. Officers needed outside of regular business hours when the police station is unattended should call dispatch.
General Information
The Geneva-on-the-Lake Police Department full-time staff consists of a chief, one sergeant, & three patrolman, one of which is assigned to code enforcement for nuisance violations such as trash in yards, uncut grass, peeling paint and dilapidated structures. The chief and the sergeant are K-9 handlers. The police department part-time staff consists of three patrolmen. The department is supported by approximately 18 auxiliary officers, most who donate their time with no compensation but are fully commissioned police officers. Some of these auxiliary officers are also part of our bicycle unit.
The police department serves the village base resident population of approximately 1,400 year round residents. The summer tourism is known to increase the population by the thousands filling the 2.0 square miles of Geneva-on-the-Lake.
Golf Cart Use
In 2012, members of the community expressed a desire to operate golf carts on village streets. As a result, we adopted legislation regulating their use. This legislation includes a golf cart inspection program. The inspections are completed by the Chief of Police or his designee at a cost of $100 (see
example). Additionally, the inspections are only offered to village residents, whether seasonal or year-round. For further information, please visit the golf cart ordinance link below or contact Village Hall at 440-466-8197 during normal business hours.
Public Safety Reminder: Preventing Burglary
The Geneva-on-the-Lake Police Department would like to offer these tips on how you can help prevent burglaries.
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We are located at:
4929 South Warner Drive
Geneva-on-the-Lake, Ohio 44041
Village Hall/Police Station Phone: (440) 466-8197
Non-Emergency Police Dispatch: (440) 466-8196
Emergencies: Dial 911
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Important Reminder: As we are a family-oriented summer resort, please remember to drink responsibly! Open containers of alcoholic beverages are strictly prohibited!
