REPORT ANY SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY!!

Grand River PD - (440) 352-1287

Painesville PD - (440) 352-9301

Lake County Sheriff's Office (440) 350-5500

If you are seeing a crime in progress call 9-1-1

Please be advised that online payment for tickets is not available at this time.

If you are at the Grand River Police Department to pay a ticket, please follow these instructions:

1. Contact Lake County Central Dispatch:
   Call 440-354-3434.

2. Request Assistance:
   Inform the dispatcher that you are at the Grand River Police Department and need an officer to return to assist with your ticket payment.

Part-Time Police Officer

The Grand River Police Department maintains an ongoing list for the position of part-time police officer.

Police officers must be available to work a variety of shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays. Applicants must meet the following qualifications to be considered:

• Valid, state-issued driver's license;
• High school diploma or equivalent;
• Commissioned peace officer according to the rules of the Ohio Peace Officer Training Council (at time of appointment);
• Pass a Background check
• Drug testing and Psychological testing may be used

Grand River Police Department Officer Responsibilities:

Protects citizens by preventing crime, enforcing laws, apprehending suspects, and monitoring traffic.

• Prevents crime by explaining and enforcing applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances; mediating disputes; patrolling assigned area; responding to notices of disturbances; conducting searches; observing suspicious activities; and detaining suspects.
• Apprehends suspects by responding to complaints and calls for help, observing violations, and making arrests.
• Conducts criminal investigations by gathering evidence, interviewing victims and witnesses, and interrogating suspects.
• Documents observations and actions by radioing information and completing reports.
• Reports observations and actions by testifying in court.
• Fulfills court orders by serving warrants and commitments.
• Maintains safe traffic conditions by monitoring and directing traffic, enforcing laws and ordinances, investigating accidents, providing escort, and reporting unsafe streets and facilities.
• Minimizes personal injury by rescuing and reviving victims and radioing for medical assistance.
• Maintains operations by following department policies and procedures and recommending changes.
• Ensures operation of equipment by practicing responsible use, completing preventive maintenance requirements, following manufacturer’s instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, notifying supervisor of needed repairs
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by studying applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Able to work all shifts and weekends and holidays as needed.

Police Officer Qualifications/Skills:

• Decision-making
• Legal compliance
• Handles pressure
• Deals with uncertainty
• Lifting
• Physical fitness
• Judgment
• Objectivity
• Dependability
• Emotional control
• Integrity

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:

• Must possess a valid state driver’s license
• Must have (or have the ability to attain) certification as a law enforcement officer

Crime Prevention Tips

The MOST important thing YOU can do is CALL THE POLICE to report a CRIME or any SUSPICIOUS activity. You have to be the eyes of your neighborhood. And remember you can always remain a pair of anonymous eyes!

Light up your residence, lock your doors at all times, and call the Police when you see something suspicious.

• Make your home look occupied, and make it difficult to break in.
• Lock all outside doors and windows before you leave the house or go to bed. Even if it is for a short time, lock your doors.
• Leave lights on when you go out. If you are going to be away for a length of time, connect some lamps to automatic timers to turn them on in the evening and off during the day.
• Keep your garage door closed and locked.
• Don't allow daily deliveries of mail, newspapers or flyers build up while you are away. Arrange with the Post Office to hold your mail, or arrange for a friend or neighbor to take them regularly.
• Arrange for your lawn to be mowed if you are going away for an extended time.
• Check your locks on doors and windows and replace them with secure devices as necessary.
• Pushbutton locks on doorknobs are easy for burglars to open. Install deadbolt locks on all your outside doors.
• Sliding glass doors are vulnerable. Special locks are available for better security.
• Other windows may need better locks. Check with a locksmith or hardware store for alternatives.

Don't Tempt a Thief:

• Lawn mowers, barbecues and bicycles are best stored out of sight
• Always lock your garden sheds and garages.
• Use curtains on garage and basement windows.
• Never leave notes on your door such as “Gone shopping.”

Locks…Get the Best:

• No lock, regardless of its quality, can be truly effective. Key-in dead bolt locks provide minimum security. Ask a locksmith for advice on your situation.
• Change locks immediately if your keys are lost or stolen.
• When moving into a new home, have all locks changed.

Targeting the Outside:

• Have adequate exterior lighting. A motion-sensitive light is recommended for backyards.
• Trim trees and shrubs so that they cannot be used as hiding places for intruders.
• Make sure your door hinges are on the inside.

Windows:

• Most windows can be pinned for security.
• Drill a 3/16" hole on a slight downward slant through the inside window frame and halfway into the outside frame - place a nail in the hole to secure the window.

Alarms:

• An alarm system is excellent for home security. It provides peace of mind to homeowners, especially while on vacation. There is a wide variety of alarm systems on the market.
• Make several inquiries to different companies for the best security system available to you.
• If you have a home alarm system, use it! Activate your alarm system — Alarm systems are only useful when you remember to activate them.
• Many individuals have alarm systems but do not arm them because it is inconvenient. Many burglars know this and will not be deterred by a window sticker or sign indicating that the home has an alarm system.

If Your Home Is Broken Into:

If you come home to find an unexplained open/broken window or door:

• Do not enter - the perpetrator may still be inside.
• Use a neighbor's phone to call police.
• Do not touch anything or clean up until the police have inspected for evidence.
• Write down the license plate numbers of any suspicious vehicles.
• Note the descriptions of any suspicious persons.

Other precautions you should take:

• Never leave keys under doormats, flowerpots, mailboxes or other “secret” hiding places -- burglars know where to look for hidden keys.
• Keep a detailed inventory of your valuable possessions, including a description of the items, date of purchase and original value, and serial numbers, and keep a copy in a safe place away from home — this is a good precaution in case of fires or other disasters. Make a photographic or video record of valuable objects, heirlooms and antiques. Your insurance company can provide assistance in making and keeping your inventory.
• Trim your shrubbery around your home to reduce cover for burglars.
• Be a good neighbor. If you notice anything suspicious in your neighborhood, call 9-1-1 immediately.
• Mark your valuables with your driver's license number with an engraver you can borrow from your precinct. Marked items are harder for a burglar to dispose of and easier for police to recover.
• Consider installing a burglar alarm system.

Car Burglaries
Tips on how to avoid car break-ins:

•  Do not leave valuables in plain view:
  (GPS devices, lap tops, PDA’s, cell phones, MP3’s, wallets, purses)
•  Do not leave windows or sunroof open.
•  Do not leave doors unlocked.
•  Do not leave keys in the vehicle.
•  Do not leave the garage door opener in plain view.
•  Do not leave out items with personal information.
• Do not move valuable items to the trunk while in public view.
• Slow Down and use common sense before you leave your car.

Article from: http://www.sjpd.org/bfo/community/Crimeprev/PreventionTips/Prevent_Burglary.html