Police

The men and women of the Avon Lake Police Department are dedicated to providing professional police expertise. We are constantly seeking to expand our technical and educational capabilities along with proactive programs and cooperative community interaction. Protecting the public and providing a safe community is our primary objective. 

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The members of the Avon Lake Police Department strive to provide professional service in the course of our duties. We are interested to hear both positive and negative feedback. If you have feedback for ALPD, please complete the form linked below and return it to us via mail or in-person at 32855 Walker Road, Avon Lake, Ohio 44012. 

Resources 

Local Resources 
Use the links below for more information about helpful local resources. 

  • Alarm Permit Forms | Register your commercial or residential alarm system.  
  • Animal Control | Report nuisance wildlife. 
  • Bike Licenses | Licenses are free, non-expiring, and help police return bikes to their owners more easily if lost or stolen. 
  • General Security & Safety Tips | Advice for keeping your family, home, and property safe. 
  • Needle, Rx, and Medical Disposal 
  • Transaction Safe Zone | In an effort to better protect the citizens of Lorain County, the Avon Lake Police Department participates in the county-wide Transaction Safe Zone program. If you’re purchasing or selling private property through sites like Craigslist, Facebook, etc. we invite you to our department to show, inspect, or exchange property - to close your online transactions in a safer way.
Regional/National Resources  
  • AMBER Alert | National broadcast emergency response system for reporting missing persons. 
  • Internet Crime Complaint Center | Report online fraud and crypto scams to the Federal Bureau of Investigation. This site also contains valuable information to help keep citizens and the business community safe from cyber crimes. 
  • Lorain County Children Services | LCCS serves the needs of abused, neglected, and dependent children. 
  • Lorain County Prosecutor’s Office | The Prosecutor's office handles all felony criminal and juvenile cases in Lorain County. 
  • Lorain County Safe Harbor/Genesis House | A shelter for victims of domestic violence.
  • Lorain County Sheriff's Office | The Sheriff's Office maintains public records of sex offenders within Lorain County.
  • Victim Notification Program | This program, supported by the State of Ohio and the U.S. Department of Justice, provides important information to victims of federal crimes.  If you are seeking information about an offender that has been incarcerated, the VNP is the best place to start to ensure you receive victim notification is your state’s department of corrections.

Kids Safety Resources 

  • NetSmartz | Provides guidance on keeping kids safe online. 
  • Cyber Tipline | Report suspicious activity you see on your computer or mobile device while at home or school. This includes any suspicious e-mails, instant messages, etc. 
  • Project ChildSafe | This program is committed to promoting firearms safety through safety education and firearm safety kits.