The Fairlawn Police Department operates from a new and spacious building constructed in 1999. Our Department is located on S. Smith Rd (just south of W. Market St./Rte. 18). Under the direction of Chief Kenneth A. Walsh, the Fairlawn Police Department is staffed by 22 full-time officers, 9 part-time officers and 11 communication/administrative personnel.

The Department is divided into two divisions: Administrative Services, which consists of Records, Secretarial and Communications, and Field Services, which consists of the Detective Bureau, Patrol Bureau and D.A.R.E.

Mission Statement

We are dedicated to providing a safe and secure Fairlawn by interacting with others in a courteous, fair and impartial manner and, by working in partnership with the community, improving the quality of life for all who reside in, work in, or visit our city.