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As part of the comprehensive police services provided by the department, prevention education programs are available to the general public on a daily basis.

Bicycle Safety Rodeo:
Thousands of children are injured in bicycle accidents each year. This hands‑on program teaches school-age children bicycle safety techniques such as use and fitting of bicycle helmets, knee pads and elbow pads, along with other bike safety tips. 

Child Safety Seat Program:
With more than 90 percent of the child safety seats checked at Delaware County General Health District events over the last five years, the Powell Police Department recognizes the need for child safety seat checks. The Delaware County General Health District, Safe Kids Coalition and Powell Police Department urge parents to take advantage of this free service and let experts help ensure your children are riding in safety. These events allow parents to be sure their children’s seats are installed correctly and are free of damage and safety recalls.  Appointments are required and can be made by contacting the Delaware County Health District at 740.368.1700.

2010 Car Seat Check Schedule (pdf)

Ohio's Child Passenger Safety Law has changed; click here (pdf) for more information.

House Watch Program:
This is a program for citizens who may be going on vacation or away from home for a few days. Prior to leaving, contact DELCOM at 614.885.3374 to advise the department of your travel plans.  While you are away, an officer will check your residence each day and provide extra patrol. If crime occurs or any safety issues are present, you will be notified. Upon returning, please contact Central Dispatch again and advise you are home. 

Operation Gunlock:
This program was introduced by the Ohio Association Chiefs of Police and was adopted by the department in 2002. The program is designed to raise the level of awareness and reduce the number of firearms-related deaths and injuries. Instruction is presented by instructors from the fields of Law Enforcement and Emergency Medical Services, as well as an attorney. This is a program designed for adults. Upon completion, each person receives a free gunlock.

Parks & Recreation Program:
Members of the police department and the City of Powell Parks and Recreation Department team up to host a Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) class for kids, as well as a canoe trip, Major League and AAA baseball games, amusement park trips and much more. Please see the Parks and Recreation Program Guide for more details on upcoming programs.

Police Department Tours:
Members of the department are available, with proper notice, to give guided tours of the Powell Police Department or cruisers. On the tours, participants are given handouts such as pens, pencils, coloring books, safety tips, etc. Please contact 614.885.5005, ext. 0 for program requests.

RADkids - Self Defense for Children:
The RADkids program was designed to educate children in our community in an effort to reduce their risks of becoming victims of crime. This course is offered twice a year in conjunction with other local law enforcement agencies.

Although some portions of the class are physical, the children are instructed that, if they can run, they should run. However, different escape techniques are taught in case running is not an option. This is not a martial arts course; rather, it teaches participants to use what is available naturally to them.

Children are taught several principles - they should react immediately in a dangerous situation; they should resist an attack when possible; and crime scene two is always worse than crime scene one. Statistics prove that the possibility of death or serious harm is more likely if moved to another location.

Safety Camp:
Each year, the department works in conjunction with the City of Powell Parks and Recreation Department to teach preschool children about safety and how to deal with emergencies around the neighborhood. Children ride tricycles through simulated city streets. Small road signs and traffic signals are installed. Classes meet every day of the five-day session, with parents attending a graduation on the last day.

School Presentations:
Members of the department are available, with proper notice, to speak on a variety of police-related topics. Some of the presentations include bicycle safety, child abuse, drug abuse, personal safety and sexual assault. Please contact 614.885.5005 for any other program requests.

Third Grade Seatbelt Program:
The Ohio Third Grade Safety Belt Program, sponsored by the Ohio Department of Public Safety, is presented to students throughout the city each year. This program stresses the importance of safety belt usage and encourages the third-grade students to remind others in the car to “BUCKLE UP.”

Touch-a-Truck:
Annually, the department works in conjunction with the Parks & Recreation Department to display a police cruiser, along with a fire engine ladder truck, city snow plow, school bus, garbage truck and other vehicles from the community. Children are encouraged to climb in, honk, touch and pretend as they learn about various vehicles from the community.