Police Department

The Cheviot Police Department is staffed by 15 full-time officers, supported by a dedicated group of part-time officers who help ensure reliable coverage across the community. Together, our team provides responsive emergency services, conducts thorough criminal investigations, and works to maintain a safe and welcoming environment for residents and visitors.

Our organization includes a full-time criminal investigator, an investigator assigned to the countywide RENU drug task force, four sergeants, and the Chief of Police. This structure allows the Department to meet daily patrol demands while also supporting specialized investigative work and active collaboration with regional law enforcement partners.

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Mission Statement

The Cheviot Police Departments Mission is to safeguard life and property, preserve the peace, prevent and detect crime, and enforce the law. We are committed to working in partnership with the community to identify and resolve issues that impact public safety.

Vision

The vision of the Cheviot Police Department is to be regarded by the community we serve and by our law enforcement peers as the leader of innovative policing and professional excellence.

Core Values

Courtesy: We will conduct ourselves in a manner that promotes mutual respect with the community and our peers.

Honor: We adhere to what is right. We are virtuous and shall always display uncompromising honesty and trustworthiness.

Enthusiasm: Serving with compassion and a sense of urgency while embracing a spirit of collaboration to make a difference in our commun

Vigilance: Our responsibility is to be alert to issues and activities impacting our community.

Integrity: We are committed to achieving the public’s trust by holding ourselves accountable to the highest standards of professionalism and ethics.

Open Communication: We work to create a work environment where employees at all levels can provide input, receive feedback and ask questions.

Teamwork: We all succeed by working together and in partnership with our diverse community.

K9 Unit

The Cheviot Police Department K-9 program was started in 2008 by now Chief of Police Jeff Patton. Thanks to donations from the public, Cheviot School and grants through the Matt Haverkamp Foundation, the program is now on its third K9.

K9 Shadow is a dual purpose trained K9 to include narcotics and apprehension. He and his handler, Officer Miller, are assigned to patrol in Cheviot, but are often called upon to assist departments throughout Hamilton County and beyond.

Drone Unit

In April 2024, the Cheviot Police Department launched its Drone Unit with the addition of a DJI Matrice 30T. This state-of-the-art drone enhances our ability to keep the community safe by providing both high-quality and thermal video. It is used for a variety of purposes, including monitoring large community events, assisting in missing person searches, documenting accident scenes, and responding to emergencies. With secure live-streaming through DroneSense, supervisors and partner agencies can view real-time footage, improving coordination and decision-making when it matters most.

All Cheviot Police drone operators are FAA Part 107 certified, ensuring the drone is flown safely and professionally. Beyond serving Cheviot, the drone is also available to assist neighboring police, fire, and emergency services upon request—strengthening partnerships and public safety throughout the region.

Regional Narcotics Unit

The Cheviot Police Department has an officer working on the countywide Regional Narcotics Unit (RENU). Being part of the countywide unit allows us access to extensive resources that assist our officers with the apprehension of anyone dealing drugs in Cheviot. Anyone with information can call the RENU Tip Line at (513) 352-3673, send email to RENU@sheriff.hamilton-co.org, or text a tip to (513) 808-4500. You can also call the Police Department (513) 661-2917 to have information forwarded to the drug agents. Callers can remain anonymous.

Fallen Officer

Assistant Marshal Albert Schmitt was fatally injured while pursuing two motorcycles with sidecars on Boudinot Avenue into Cincinnati.

As they approached Werk Road one of the riders intentionally collided with Marshal Schmitt’s motorcycle, causing it to hit the curb. Marshal Schmitt was thrown into a tree and suffered a fractured skull.

The rider who collided with him also crashed. He removed the license plate from his motorcycle and was then picked up by the other motorcycle and fled the scene, leaving behind an injured passenger in the sidecar. A citizen witnessed the incident and wrote down the license plate numbers of both motorcycles before the riders fled.

The subject who caused the collision was charged with manslaughter.

Marshal Schmitt died from head injuries the next day at Cincinnati General Hospital.

Assistant Marshal Schmitt had served with the Cheviot Police Department for three years. He was survived by his wife, four children, and parents.

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Address

3814 Harrison Avenue, Cheviot, Ohio 45211