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Marching Toward St. Patrick's Day
If you plan to celebrate St. Patrick's Day (or weekend) with a "cold one," remember to have a designated driver in your group. An OVI (operating a vehicle while intoxicated) arrest triggers two separate cases - the court case, where penalties include jail time, fines, mandatory classes and more; and the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles case, where the arrestee's driving privileges are at stake. Remember, "Drunk Driving: Over the Limit, Under Arrest."

Look, Listen and Live!
Train tracks are private property and trespassers can be charged and fined. Trains have the right of way 100 percent of the time - over ambulances, fire engines, cars, police and pedestrians. A typical train weighs about 200 tons and may extend three or more feet beyond the steel rail. It can take the average train more than a mile to stop. By the time an engineer can see a trespasser or a vehicle on the tracks, it is too late.

Where Do You Live?
The Powell Police Department may not provide help to people in Liberty Township unless the Delaware County Sheriff requests our assistance. If you are not sure if you are a resident of the City of Powell, look on the Police Services page for residency information.

At Your Service
The Administrative Office of the Powell Police Department is staffed Monday-Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. If you have a non-emergency after those hours, or on a weekend or holiday, call 614-885-3374 for help. If you have an emergency, call 911. Calls that are left on Administrative voice mail will be returned the next business day, which may be two to four days later.

Welcome to the Online Guide for the Powell Police Department

Chief Vest On behalf of the men and women of the Powell Police Department, I would like to welcome you to the Powell Police Department Web site. The Powell Police Department has been a pioneer in blending state-of-the-art technology with traditional policing and law enforcement efforts. This combination is largely responsible for the low level of crime in the City of Powell, which is recognized as one of the best places to live in the country.

Through collaborative problem solving with the community, the Powell Police Department strives to keep our community safe and secure. Our philosophy of community policing means that we respond to complaints and seek out long-term solutions for neighborhood problems and challenges. Our staff, both sworn and civilian, is well trained, well equipped and committed to serving our great community.

The Powell Police Department proudly earned national accreditation through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies in 2002, becoming the first department in Delaware County to achieve this distinguished award.

Whether you live or work in Powell or are just visiting, you should know that we stand ready to serve. Of course, we cannot do it alone. We need your help in reporting suspicious activity and crime, becoming and remaining involved in your neighborhoods, and sharing information with us to preserve order and safety.

I want to thank you for your interest in our department, and encourage you to take advantage of the many programs we offer.

Sincerely,
Chief Gary L. Vest

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