Mentor-on-the-Lake Police Department

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As cities go, Mentor-on-the Lake is a young community. We only need to reach back in time only to the 1920's to find that it was still a township with Mentor. As its population grew, 33 voters petitioned the trustees to create its own village government, which began on October 22, 1924. The 1970 U.S. Census registered Mentor-on-the-Lake above 5,000 residents, and so it was incorporated as a city on February 12, 1971

The city is approximately 1.6 square miles in area with 98% of the land currently developed. It is a small bedroom community with amenities often reserved for cities much larger. Located close to major highways and Interstate90, it's an easy commute to down town Cleveland.

The police department is staffed 24-hours a day, seven days a week. The police department oversees the communications center which dispatches for police and fire. The city also maintains a small jail facility.


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.