Mental Health & Crisis Intervention
The Cleveland Division of Police provides mental health and crisis intervention services to those in need.
Overview
Dornat (Wayne) Drummond is the 41st Chief of the Cleveland Division of Police.
The mission of the Cleveland Division of Police is to serve as guardians of the Cleveland community. Guided by the Constitution, we shall enforce the law, maintain order, and protect the lives, property, and rights of all people.
We shall carry out our duties with a reverence for human life and in partnership with members of the community through professionalism, respect, integrity, dedication and excellence in policing.
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FAQs
Where do I call to report a suspected drug house?
Persons should contact their local police station and ask for the Commander’s Office or the Vice Unit. Or call 3-1-1. It is not necessary to leave a name or phone number.
As much information as possible should be made available, including the address, time/day of most activity, and location where transactions take place (side door, alley, etc.). If there is a crime in progress, call 9-1-1.
How does the victim of a misdemeanor crime (assault, petty theft) press charges?
The victim should report the crime to police by calling 216.621.1234 or filing an online crime report. An officer will provide a report number that can be taken to the city prosecutor’s office, located on the eighth (8th) floor of the Justice Center (1300 Ontario Street). The city prosecutor will determine if charges can be filed.
What are the Curfew Laws in Cleveland?
If a child is found in violation of curfew, minor misdemeanor citations are issued to the parents.
Students must not be on the streets on school days between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. There are exceptions for early dismissal, alternative schools, and working students. In those cases, the student must have either a pass or ID indicating the alternate school and/or working hours.
At age 12, students must be off the street by dark, ages 13 and 14 must be off the street by 9:30 p.m., ages 15 to 16 must be off the street by 11 p.m., and students age 17 must be off the street by 12 a.m.
