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Police Department
Kevin McQuaid, Chief
Chief McQuaid
has a Bachelor's Degree in Law Enforcement from Cleveland
State University. He is a graduate of PELC IX (Police
Executive Leadership College). Chief McQuaid joined the
Police Department in July of 1977 and was promoted to Chief
in November of 2002 after sixteen years as a Lieutenant.
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Mission Statement
The primary mission of the
Brook Park Police Department is to provide high
quality services to our citizens with an emphasis on
improving the quality of life in our community by promoting
a safe environment.
To accomplish this goal, we will prepare ourselves and our
organization by achieving high levels of competency to
provide police services that deter crime, protect persons
and property, and create a sense of security in our
community..
In the coming years, we will provide our organization and
ourselves, through training and implementing policies and
procedures that exemplify our genuine commitment to provide
the best quality services for the citizens for whom we
serve...
From the Newsletter
NIGHT EYES
The past few years we have advised residents of the crimes of
opportunity occurring during the evening hours. Many thefts are from
unlocked vehicles. Thieves also look for items left outside
or open garage or shed doors. Many of the theft reports we take during
the summer months are these types of crimes. We do our best to patrol
the residential areas and look for juveniles out past curfew and
suspicious activity. We encourage residents to call the police to report
any
unusual activity in their neighborhood. We are implementing the Night
Eyes Program to help in this area. Officers, who notice a safety
concern, will hang a blue door hanger identifying the concern on your
home or vehicle. These are safety suggestions to advise residents of
potential areas where they may be a victim of crime. This program has
been successful across the country and in neighboring communities. Our
goal is to partner with our residents to protect their property.
SHOP WITH A COP
During the Brook Park 2008 “Community Days”, July 11th -13th, the Police
Department will be staffing a booth to support the “Shop With a Cop”
Program. The booth will have hot dogs, candy and other refreshments.
There will be a raffle for a brand new bicycle. All proceeds will help
sponsor a Christmas shopping trip for needy youths in our community.
This has been a very rewarding and successful program for the past two
years.
Information for Residents
REPORT SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD
The Police Department depends on citizens calling to report crimes or
suspicious activity. Recently we have had a number of criminal mischief
and criminal damaging complaints in our neighborhoods, including spray
painting and other types of damage. We try to patrol all the
neighborhoods, but often time an observant citizen is the important link
that leads to apprehension. The dispatcher who takes your call will ask
questions about the suspicious activity to determine its nature and ask
for descriptions of the people involved. It may seem that they are
asking numerous questions, but all the information is important to help
us respond. Often a police cruiser is on the way while this information
is being obtained. You may be asked if an officer or detective may
contact you. Please call 911 or 216- 433-1234 to report suspicious
activity. Or, you may make an anonymous report of criminal or suspicious
activity at the city website using the link at the Police Department
site.
TEEN PARTIES
The Police Department reminds you that anyone under 21 who uses,
possesses or attempts to purchase alcoholic beverages is in violation of
the Law. Juveniles will be charged accordingly. Adults, age 18 to 20,
face a possible sentence of 6 months in jail and/or a $1,000 fine.
Parents or adults who provide and/or allow underage drinking in their
home or on their property are in violation of Ohio’s “Keg Law.”
Violation is punishable with up to 6 months in jail and/or a $1,000
fine. Parents who host underage drinking also risk civic liability.
INHALANT ABUSE ON THE RISE
You may have seen recent reports on national news programs reporting a
rise in inhalant abuse among teens. This has been a problem for years.
Many parents are not aware that there have been severe injuries and
deaths from a practice known as ‘dusting’. This form of inhalant abuse
is associated with the use of cans of common aerosolized computer
keyboard cleaners that contain compressed gas. It can provoke irregular
heart rhythms which lead to sudden fatal cardiac arrest in even very
young and healthy hearts. This is something every parent should at
least be aware of, as this practice has been shown in films and is on
the internet.
REPORT MALFUNCTIONING TRAFFIC SIGNALS
We have created a form on our website to report any malfunctioning
traffic signals. We will investigate all reports. Feel free to report
any problems you might be having with the cycling of the new system at
this website. This form will remain permanent so other outages or
problems can be reported as well.
CRIME TIPS
You may also leave a ‘tip’ on a crime or criminal activity that occurred
in your neighborhood. Just go to the website and follow the simple
directions. We will keep your identity anonymous if you request. We only
ask for personal information so that we may follow-up with you on the
report.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1. What time is curfew?
Between the hours of 10:00 pm and 5:00 am on Sunday thru Thursday.
Between the hours of 11:00 pm and 5:00 am on Friday and Saturday.
Unless accompanied by parent or guardian or other responsible adult over the age
of 21 who has been given permission by the parent or guardian. (Ord #509.09)
2. Can I park my car on the street overnight?
Parking is prohibited between the hours of 2:00am and 6:00am on any city street.
Emergency permission may be granted by dispatch upon request.
3. I need to be fingerprinted. Can you do it?
We will fingerprint residents as a service to them. Generally, fingerprinting is
done between the hours of 4pm and 6pm if a jailer is on duty. We recommend
calling first at 216 433 1239 as the jailer may not be available. This service
may be provided at other times if we can accommodate you, but you must call
first. Proof of residency is required.
Programs
Drug Abuse
Resistance Education
The City of Brook Park has had the D.A.R.E. program in place for over ten years.
It is currently run by Officer Tom Dickel. D.A.R.E. is a collaborative effort
by D.A.R.E. certified law enforcement officers, educators, students, parents and
community leaders to offer an educational program in the classroom to prevent or
reduce drug abuse, violence and gang involvement along children and youth,
Grades K-6. It is a preventative program designed to equip students with the
skills to recognize and resist pressures to experiment with and use harmful
drugs.
Please contact our D.A.R.E. Officer Tom at 216-433-1239 Ext. 339 or by email at
tdickel@cityofbrookpark.com.
John J. Walsh Safety Town
The 2008 Safety Town Program will have two sessions: Session 1: June 16th –
June 27th Session 2: July 21st – Aug 1st The program is for Brook Park children,
5 years of age, who will be starting kindergarten in the fall. This two week
program teaches the students basic traffic safety, stranger safety, fire safety
and school bus safety. The program is taught by Middle School students under the
general direction of Sgt. James Stopiak and Ptl. Tom Dickel of the Brook Park
Police Department. Sign-ups for the program will begin in May and run through
July. There are two sessions each day and they run 1 ˝ hours in length. The
classes begin at 8:30
AM and 11 AM. Information packets and registration forms will be available at
City Hall, the Recreation Center and the Police Station beginning in May.
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