Police Department Mission

Established in 1964, the Russell Police Department's mission is to protect people and property; promote safety and prevention programs; maintain peace and order. It is our commitment to enforce laws firmly, yet with compassion while affording dignity and respect to every individual.

General Information

The Russell Police Department provides service 24 hours a day. Administrative services, including copies of reports or forms, are available Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.

Station Lobby Telephone: This telephone connects you directly to the Dispatch Radio Center at the Geauga County Sheriff’s Department.

Click It or Ticket Program Russell Police Department is taking part in a national effort for all drivers and passengers to be using their seat belts. The Russell Police Department will ticket anyone they stop for not using their seat belts. No warnings to be given... Click It or Ticket! For information on this program, please click on click it or ticket.

Operation Child-Safe FREE gun locks to anyone requesting one. Anyone interested is encouraged to stop by the Russell Police Department or call 440-338-6212.

Frequently Asked Questions Why are there green lights outside the entrances of Police Precinct buildings?  It is believed that the Rattle Watchmen, who patrolled New  Amsterdam in the 1650's, carried lanterns at night with green glass sides in them as a means of identification.  When the Watchmen returned to the watch house after patrol, they hung their lantern on a hook by the front door to show people seeking the watchman that he was in the watch house.  Today, green lights are hung outside the entrances of Police Precincts as a symbol that the "Watch" is present and vigilant.