General Info

Established in 1816, the Columbus Division of Police is a full-service law enforcement agency that serves and protects citizens and maintains law and order. It undertakes issues related to burglary, murder, juvenile crime, sexual offenses, identity theft, forgery and drug abuse. The department has a missing persons unit that investigates the reports of high-risk missing persons and conducts follow-up investigations on missing persons. The Columbus Division of Police operates administrative, investigative, patrol and support services divisions. It hosts a citizens police academy that educates and trains residents regarding law enforcement services. The department also maintains a communication center that coordinates responses to various emergency and nonemergency calls. The Columbus Division of Police also provides various online crime reporting services. It is located in Columbus, Ohio.