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Congratulations CPA 2026! This is our largest class ever at the Kent PD Citizens Police Academy. This amazing group of residents and students dedicated 12 weeks to working with Kent Police on community engagement by learning how our agency operates and serves our community.

A huge thank you to Ms. Barb for her incredible kindness! This past week, our Juvenile Division was gifted a beautiful collection of handmade quilts. Ms. Barb poured so much love and care into every stitch, specifically for children facing difficult situations and emergencies.

"We need a loving home." These two adorable pups are now up for adoption! We have a male and a female, believed to be siblings and a mix of husky & pit. Anyone interested is asked to call Compliance Officers Dunn & Loomis at (330) 673-7732. Thank you!

Found Dog Please help Kent PD find the owner of this husky found on Kent State's campus. Anyone with information on the owner or any interest in adopting this dog is asked to contact Kent PD dispatch (330) 673-7732.

Please help Kent PD find the owners of this male and female found in the Stonewater area this morning. These dogs are mixed breeds, and may be litter mates. Anyone with information on the owners or any interest in adopting contact Officers Dunn and Loomis at (330) 673-7732.

Ptl. Aaron Alpaugh #214 and Ptl. Zachary Knight #218 took their oath today, administered by Chief Shearer. These officers come to us with experience as MP's, proudly serving our country in the Army National Guard. Please welcome these new officers to Kent!

Welcome Officer Whittington! Please help us welcome our newest police officer, Ian Whittington #258. Ofc. Whittington took his oath yesterday, and comes to us from Bakersfield, California where he served for five years at the Bakersfield Police Department.

If you are currently a certified police officer at another agency, or recently separated, Kent PD has patrol officer openings! See below for details, and contact Lt. Lewis with any questions at michael.lewis@kentohio.gov

Kent Police Explorers Update! Class Cancelled Tonight!! Due to the weather and schools being cancelled today, Tuesday December 2nd, we will also be cancelling tonight's Kent Police Explorer's Class. Stay safe, stay warm, and we will see everyone at our next scheduled meeting!

Please help Kent PD find the owners of this female husky that was picked up near the University Townhomes. She is about 40-50 pounds, pink collar, no tags. Anyone with information on this dog is asked to contact Kent PD dispatch at (330) 673-7732.

This week, Officer Jared Lawrence #212 was sworn in as Kent PD's newest officer. Ptl. Lawrence comes to us with a few years of experience at a nearby agency, and is looking forward to starting his career with the City of Kent. Please welcome Officer Lawrence!

Found Dogs! These sweet dogs were rescued together this morning on Campus Center Dr. at our south limits. We are unsure if they are connected. Anyone with any information on these three dogs, or interest in adopting contact Compliance Officers Dunn or Loomis at (330) 673-7732.

Some people are experiencing phone outages, particularly Verizon. Know it is a service issue if you are trying to reach someone with that provider. We do not know when that service will be restored. Phones may still work on Wi-Fi.

Kent Police is proud to be partnering with Kent State University for Hazing Prevention Week. See what KSU Fraternity & Sorority Life has planned this week to raise awareness.

Thank you to everyone in the community for so many kind gestures today, 9/11, to thank first responders. Tasty treats from Kappa Sigma fraternity and also The Human Bean in Kent to name a few. We are so grateful for the tremendous support in this community.

The siren upgrade is POSTPONED and will be conducted another day. We will once again inform you of that testing.

Alarm Testing Today. No cause for concern. Upgrades are being made today to the tornado sirens all over Kent. This will require some individual and even group siren tests. Work will conclude this afternoon. There is no threat of severe weather today, so please do not panic.

Please help KPD reunite this found dog with its owner. Male, shepherd mix, approximately 60 pounds, that was picked up on Carthage today with a Harley-Davidson leash attached to his collar. Please contact Officers Dunn and Loomis at (330) 673-7732. Thank you!

Kate and Henley were caught wearing their bike helmets while riding their bike/scooter, and were promptly issued Ice Cream Tickets! Our partnership with Kent Dairy Queen every summer means free ice cream cones to kids who wear their bike helmets.

This week, two new officers took their oath of office, administered by Chief Shearer. Officer Ben Feltoon #242 and Officer Darius Elkin #226 come to Kent PD with years of experience from smaller agencies. Please help us welcome these new officers to the Kent community!