Mission Statement
The Mentor-on-the-Lake Police Department is committed to providing the highest level of protection and service to the public. Enforcement of the Law shall be fairly applied to all persons. This commitment is borne in our oath, and demonstrated in our words and actions. We strive to improve our knowledge and abilities in our chose profession. We recognize that the badge of our office is a symbol of public faith and trust. We are dedicated to uphold these ideals and objectives, to insure for future generations the freedom and justice that we cherish.
Values
Citizenship: We are responsible and dependable, accountable to each other and to the Community. We pledge to preserve the public trust, enforcing and obeying the law, while respecting and protecting individual rights.
Integrity: Our success depends on the trust and confidence of the citizens we serve. We are honest, and exhibit behavior that reflects the integrity of law enforcement professionals.
Professionalism: We recognize that our community is entitled to professional, effective, and efficient law enforcement services. We are responsive to the needs of our community, and professional in our actions.
Organization
Together the employees of the Mentor-on-the-Lake Police strive to protect and to serve the citizens of Mentor-on-the-Lake and its visitors. The Police Officer assignments break down as one Chief, one Lieutenant, two Sergeants, six full-time Patrol Officers, multiple part-time Patrol Officers, and one Detective. The support personnel includes three full-time Dispatchers who also handle all Records and Court preparation, multiple part-time Dispatchers, and one Administrative Assistant.
Services
Provide for the enforcement and prosecution of criminal and traffic law; maintain a visible and effective means of preventing criminal activity in order to promote a safe community; maintain a jail to house prisoners awaiting court appearances and serving misdemeanor sentences issued by Mentor Municipal Court. Traffic law enforcement, accident investigations, and criminal investigations; respond to calls for service from the public; provide officers for calls to reduce conflicts that result from domestic, neighborhood or civil conflicts; respond to calls and provided information to the government agencies; investigate all hazards to the public and call on other agencies to resolve the hazard.
History
When Mentor-on-the-Lake incorporated as a village on May 11,1925, the mayor appointed, George A. Hausman, as Police Justice of the village by village ordinance # 9. Ordinance 71-6, passed on February 12, 1971, and proclaimed the Village of Mentor-on-the-Lake to be the “City” of Mentor-on-the-Lake. The Police Department was originally housed in a garage behind the existing City Hall complex, where the playground now exists. In 1973, the Police Department was moved into the City Hall complex, where we still currently occupy.
Mission Statement
The Mentor-on-the-Lake Police Department is committed to providing the highest level of protection and service to the public. Enforcement of the Law shall be fairly applied to all persons. This commitment is borne in our oath, and demonstrated in our words and actions. We strive to improve our knowledge and abilities in our chose profession. We recognize that the badge of our office is a symbol of public faith and trust. We are dedicated to uphold these ideals and objectives, to insure for future generations the freedom and justice that we cherish.
Values
Citizenship: We are responsible and dependable, accountable to each other and to the Community. We pledge to preserve the public trust, enforcing and obeying the law, while respecting and protecting individual rights.
Integrity: Our success depends on the trust and confidence of the citizens we serve. We are honest, and exhibit behavior that reflects the integrity of law enforcement professionals.
Professionalism: We recognize that our community is entitled to professional, effective, and efficient law enforcement services. We are responsive to the needs of our community, and professional in our actions.
Organization
Together the employees of the Mentor-on-the-Lake Police strive to protect and to serve the citizens of Mentor-on-the-Lake and its visitors. The Police Officer assignments break down as one Chief, one Lieutenant, two Sergeants, six full-time Patrol Officers, multiple part-time Patrol Officers, and one Detective. The support personnel includes three full-time Dispatchers who also handle all Records and Court preparation, multiple part-time Dispatchers, and one Administrative Assistant.
Services
Provide for the enforcement and prosecution of criminal and traffic law; maintain a visible and effective means of preventing criminal activity in order to promote a safe community; maintain a jail to house prisoners awaiting court appearances and serving misdemeanor sentences issued by Mentor Municipal Court. Traffic law enforcement, accident investigations, and criminal investigations; respond to calls for service from the public; provide officers for calls to reduce conflicts that result from domestic, neighborhood or civil conflicts; respond to calls and provided information to the government agencies; investigate all hazards to the public and call on other agencies to resolve the hazard.
History
When Mentor-on-the-Lake incorporated as a village on May 11,1925, the mayor appointed, George A. Hausman, as Police Justice of the village by village ordinance # 9. Ordinance 71-6, passed on February 12, 1971, and proclaimed the Village of Mentor-on-the-Lake to be the “City” of Mentor-on-the-Lake. The Police Department was originally housed in a garage behind the existing City Hall complex, where the playground now exists. In 1973, the Police Department was moved into the City Hall complex, where we still currently occupy.
Mission Statement
The Mentor-on-the-Lake Police Department is committed to providing the highest level of protection and service to the public. Enforcement of the Law shall be fairly applied to all persons. This commitment is borne in our oath, and demonstrated in our words and actions. We strive to improve our knowledge and abilities in our chose profession. We recognize that the badge of our office is a symbol of public faith and trust. We are dedicated to uphold these ideals and objectives, to insure for future generations the freedom and justice that we cherish.
Values
Citizenship: We are responsible and dependable, accountable to each other and to the Community. We pledge to preserve the public trust, enforcing and obeying the law, while respecting and protecting individual rights.
Integrity: Our success depends on the trust and confidence of the citizens we serve. We are honest, and exhibit behavior that reflects the integrity of law enforcement professionals.
Professionalism: We recognize that our community is entitled to professional, effective, and efficient law enforcement services. We are responsive to the needs of our community, and professional in our actions.
Organization
Together the employees of the Mentor-on-the-Lake Police strive to protect and to serve the citizens of Mentor-on-the-Lake and its visitors. The Police Officer assignments break down as one Chief, one Lieutenant, two Sergeants, six full-time Patrol Officers, multiple part-time Patrol Officers, and one Detective. The support personnel includes three full-time Dispatchers who also handle all Records and Court preparation, multiple part-time Dispatchers, and one Administrative Assistant.
Services
Provide for the enforcement and prosecution of criminal and traffic law; maintain a visible and effective means of preventing criminal activity in order to promote a safe community; maintain a jail to house prisoners awaiting court appearances and serving misdemeanor sentences issued by Mentor Municipal Court. Traffic law enforcement, accident investigations, and criminal investigations; respond to calls for service from the public; provide officers for calls to reduce conflicts that result from domestic, neighborhood or civil conflicts; respond to calls and provided information to the government agencies; investigate all hazards to the public and call on other agencies to resolve the hazard.
History
When Mentor-on-the-Lake incorporated as a village on May 11,1925, the mayor appointed, George A. Hausman, as Police Justice of the village by village ordinance # 9. Ordinance 71-6, passed on February 12, 1971, and proclaimed the Village of Mentor-on-the-Lake to be the “City” of Mentor-on-the-Lake. The Police Department was originally housed in a garage behind the existing City Hall complex, where the playground now exists. In 1973, the Police Department was moved into the City Hall complex, where we still currently occupy.