Dublin Police Services
Bicycle Patrol
The division has thirteen officers dedicated to the bike patrol unit. These officers use bicycles in addition to their motor vehicles to patrol Dublin's streets and bike paths. Several cruisers are outfitted with bike carriers for quick and easy access. Officers assigned to this ancillary duty are also available to conduct bicycle safety talks for organizations and civic groups. To schedule a presentation, call 614-410-4800.
D.A.R.E.
Dublin's Drug Abuse Resistance Education Program, known as D.A.R.E, is an educational drug prevention program presented by uniformed police officers. The City of Dublin offers this program to all schools in the Dublin School District. D.A.R.E. provides interaction with students of all grade levels through designated programs and an approved curriculum for pre-teens that gives students the skills necessary to resist drug experimentation
Group Tours
The Dublin Justice Center, located at 6565 Commerce Parkway, is a perfect tour site for youngsters and seniors alike. Built in 1993, the 42,000 square-foot facility features a state-of-the-art communications center, firing range, jail and physical fitness facility. Tours are scheduled through the community relations office of the Division of Police.
Security Surveys
Officers will visit homes and businesses and provide tips on how to better secure your premises. An officer will walk through your dwelling and check items such as window and door locks. He/she will make recommendations regarding lighting and landscaping that could help deter a criminal. You will be provided a checklist of items to periodically assess with respect to making your dwelling safe and secure. You also will receive other informative crime prevention literature. To schedule a survey, call 614-410-4800.
Speakers Services
The Dublin Division of Police offers complimentary speakers on a variety of law enforcement topics including personal safety, home security and legal issues. In addition to providing speaker services, the division can provide relevant articles on crime prevention or other law enforcement matters to your organization.
Traffic Safety Programs
Residents who live in neighborhoods that are perceived to have a speeding problem are eligible to participate in the Traffic Safety Program. The program requires that at least two adults from the neighborhood attend a radar training session with a police officer. Upon completion of the program, residents are eligible to borrow radar equipment to use in their neighborhood. Speed watchers report the license plates of speeding vehicles to the Division of Police. A courtesy letter is sent to the registered owner of the vehicle.
The Traffic Safety Program also includes the use of an automated speed-monitoring trailer. This trailer is battery and solar panel powered and is able to monitor traffic patterns in a given neighborhood for several days at a time. The unit records the number of vehicles and the speed of each vehicle. This data is used to identify any traffic-related problems.
Vacation House Watch
Inform the Division of Police when you will be away from your home for more than three days by calling 614-410-4800 with the following information:
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Your address, last name and home telephone number
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The starting and ending dates of your absence from home
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The name of the alarm system company, if one is installed in your home
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Which lights will be left on, which lights are on timers and where the timers are located in the residence
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Whether or not you will leave televisions or radios playing inside your home
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Names of any persons you have authorized to be on the premises
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Any vehicles that will be left on the premises
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Call the Division of Police when you arrive home
Stop the delivery of newspapers and mail while you are away and ask someone to collect those items which continue to be delivered to your doorstep. You may also want to inform a trusted neighbor. If you are away for more than 30 days, you should call or make arrangements to notify the Division of Police again.
Vehicle Lockout Assistance
While many agencies are curtailing this service, Dublin Police continue to offer vehicle lockout assistance to anyone in Dublin. Should you accidentally lock your keys in a vehicle, you can call the communications center at 614-889-1112.