Come out and join us tomorrow for coffee some and conversation. No speeches no agenda. Downtown McDonald's at 9am.

Coffee with a Cop was established in 2011 and has since become a national incentive that is supported by the United States Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services. The goal is for Coffee with a Cop to become a regular event within our community. It is our belief that increased focus on community policing can start with something as simple as a cup of coffee. The program offers an opportunity to meet local officers and discuss community issues. Staff from the Elyria Police Department and community members will be gathering in a casual atmosphere to build trust through open communication and to drink coffee. Coffee with a Cop will give residents a chance to meet the officers, supervisors and command staff – who are all part protecting your community. We would like to create an environment that is different from the emergency situations that often serve as the sole interaction that the community has with the police. Thus, there will be an open dialog without constraints during the one-on-one conversations about current issues, the department’s efforts, or any other topic of interest.

EPD Honor Guard representing well. #teamEPD

Happy Saint Patricks Day! Don't forget to wear something green. Please celebrate responsibly and always designate a sober driver. We will have patrols out that are dedicated to OVI enforcement.

On 3-15-18 at 12 pm, members of the Elyria Police Department, friends and family will gather to remember Sergeant Jim Kerstetter. Sgt. Kerstetter was tragically killed in the line of duty eight years ago. A laying of the wreath ceremony is scheduled to take place on the Kerstetter Way side of EPD. The wreath laying ceremony is open to the public and all are welcome to attend and observe. Please join with us in honoring the memory of Sergeant Kerstetter. Gone but never forgotten 177.

ANNOUNCEMENT: Tomorrow (3-15-18), members of the Elyria Police Department, friends and family will gather to remember Sergeant Jim Kerstetter. Sgt. Kerstetter was tragically killed in the line of duty eight years ago. A laying of the wreath ceremony is scheduled to take place on the Kerstetter Way side of EPD at 12pm. The wreath laying ceremony is open to the public and all are welcome to attend and observe. Please join with us in honoring the memory of Sergeant Kerstetter. Gone but never forgotten 177.

The City of Elyria Civil Service Commission is accepting applications for the position of Lateral Transfer Police Officer. Applications are available online at www.cityofelyria.org, or in person at the Elyria Safety Service Department (8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m./Mon. – Fri.), Elyria City Hall, 131 Court St., # 301. To be eligible the candidate must be a United States citizen; must be 21 years of age; must possess a valid driver’s license; must have a high school diploma or G.E.D.; must be able to read, write and speak the English language; must have a current State of Ohio OPOTA Peace Officer certificate and be either full or part time in a police officer position in any jurisdiction in the State of Ohio; must successfully pass an Elyria Police Department background investigation and be physically able to perform police officer training and essential job duties. Completed applications must be turned in in person by the applicant or designee. No mail in applications will be accepted. Questions regarding the application process should be directed to Debbie Spangenberg at (440) 326-1559. Questions regarding the Police Department and benefits should be directed to Sgt. Mike Groomes at (440) 326-1335 or recruiter@cityofelyria.org.

The City of Elyria Civil Service Commission is accepting applications for the position of Lateral Transfer Police Officer. Applications are available online at www.cityofelyria.org, or in person at the Elyria Safety Service Department (8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m./Mon. – Fri.), Elyria City Hall, 131 Court St., # 301. To be eligible the candidate must be a United States citizen; must be 21 years of age; must possess a valid driver’s license; must have a high school diploma or G.E.D.; must be able to read, write and speak the English language; must have a current State of Ohio OPOTA Peace Officer certificate and be either full or part time in a police officer position in any jurisdiction in the State of Ohio; must successfully pass an Elyria Police Department background investigation and be physically able to perform police officer training and essential job duties. Completed applications must be turned in in person by the applicant or designee. No mail in applications will be accepted. Questions regarding the application process should be directed to Debbie Spangenberg at (440) 326-1559. Questions regarding the Police Department and benefits should be directed to Sgt. Mike Groomes at (440) 326-1335 or recruiter@cityofelyria.org.

Thank you to the faculty and students at Prospect Elementary School for the invite and appreciation shown for local first responders. It was truly our pleasure to stop in and hang out. Elyria City Schools. Prospect Elementary School

Coffee with a Cop continues tomorrow at 9:00 am. No agendas just coffee and casual conversation. New location for this event. We will be at Dunkin Donuts, 994 N. Abbe Rd, Elyria. Hope to see you all there.

ANNOUNCEMENT: After serving the citizens of Elyria for 22.5 years, Officer Peter Van Wormer (314) retired in January 2018. During his tenure, Officer Van Wormer worked in Patrol Operations as a Patrolman, Field Training Officer and was member of the Crime Scene and Honor Guard units. Officer Van Wormer also served as a Detective within the Investigative Division for many years. We want to thank Officer Van Wormer for his service and commitment to our Department and City. Congratulations 314! We wish you the best and enjoy your retirement!