Police Department

Welcome Message from the Township Chief of Police

Your police department employs 12 sworn full time officers, 1 part-time officer, and 1 civilian. Weathersfield Township Police Department is responsible for providing law enforcement services to 9,430 citizens and businesses of Weathersfield Township. Weathersfield Township Police Department employees are professionals who are committed to providing the highest levels of effective, courteous and integrity-based service of protection to all.

The Weathersfield Police Department is dedicated to community participation in reducing crime. We work in close partnership with neighborhood groups, community agencies, businesses and other police departments. The partnership have been and will continue to be the key in reducing crime and in advancing the quality of life in our township.

The members of the Weathersfield Police Department have established a reputation for delivering courteous and professional law enforcement services to the citizens.

I am very proud of the accomplishments and efforts of the members of the Weathersfield Police Department and l am proud to serve as your Chief of Police.

Sincerely,

Michael J. Naples, Jr.

Michael J. Naples, Jr. Chief of Police - MNaples@weathersfieldtwp.com

Chief Naples started his law enforcement career 36 years ago: He began his career in 1984 as a full time patrolman in Warren Township. Three years later, he was hired at Weathersfield Township, where he worked under Chief Sam Pagano.

In 1995 Chief Naples went to work for the Girard Police as a patrolman, and then eventually as a juvenile officer who was assigned to Girard High School in the year 2000. In 2002, Chief Naples came back to serve Weathersfield as Captain under Chief Joseph Consiglio; now, we address him as Chief of Police. Chief Naples has solid work ethic and is dedicated to the success of his department and officers.

Chief Naples was raised in Niles, Ohio, and he has one daughter, Alicia, who graduated from The Ohio State University. Chief Naples also spent many years coaching high school football—at Alliance, Brookfield, and Warren JFK, where he was an Assistant Coach for over 20 years. .

“Policing is about the people, and you can rest assured that we have chosen the best officers to serve you as members of the Weathersfield Township Police Department.” – Chief Michael J. Naples Jr.

Kristopher W. Hodge, Captain - KHodge@weathersfieldtwp.com

Captain Hodge is a 1998 Niles High School graduate, who after graduation attended the MTC Corrections Academy, and was hired by Niles Police as a Part time dispatcher & Corrections Officer in 1998.

In 2002 he attended the Police Academy at YSU and was then hired as a reserve officer for Weathersfield Township Police Department which he held the position until 2007 when he was promoted to a full time officer. During the years of 2001-2007 Captain Hodge was also a full time dispatcher for Warren City Police Department.

February 1, 2015 Officer Hodge was promoted to his current position of Captain of Weathersfield Township Police Department.

Captain Hodge resides in Mineral Ridge with his wife and two children.

Mission Statement

The mission of Weathersfield Township Police Department is to provide professional law enforcement services to the citizens of Weathersfield Township without bias. Weathersfield Township Police Department will be diligent in its efforts to ensure a safe environment for all individuals and businesses residing in Weathersfield Township.

The department will provide assistance to federal, state, and local agencies in such a manner that will reflect a positive image of our township and department. We recognize that our most valuable resource is our employees. We are committed to the personal success of all employees while helping them excel in all endeavors.

To achieve our mission, we must identify the core values which give ideals to the morals and ethics of the position we hold true and faithful. Those values are honesty, loyalty, fairness, integrity, respect for others, and the pursuit of excellence.

We hold these values as evidence that we will perform to the highest standards of morals and ethics to ensure our integrity as a professional law enforcement agency. We, as employees of the Weathersfield Township Police Department, will strive daily to successfully complete this mission. what they do, how long they’ve been at it, and what got them to where they are.

HIRING FULL TIME POLICE OFFICERS

HIRING FULL TIME POLICE OFFICERS *** APPLY IN PERSON or EMAIL RESUME ****

The Weathersfield Township Police Department is hiring Full time Police Officers.

The minimum qualifications for all applicants for the position are:

1.) Minimum age of 18.

2.) High school graduate (or GED).

3.) Good physical and medical condition.

4.) No felony convictions or misdemeanor convictions involving theft, dishonesty, violence, or crime related to use of a weapon.

5.) Valid Ohio driver’s license with a good driving record (no reckless operation or other citations indicative of irresponsibility).

6.) Must have OPOTA Certification.

The Weathersfield Township Police Department provides equal terms and conditions of employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, veteran status, military status, or disability. This applies to all terms or conditions associated with the employment process, including hiring, promotions, terminations, discipline, performance evaluations, and interviews.

Deadline for application is August 1, 2022:

Apply in person OR email letter of interest and resume to:

Captain Hodge …. khodge@weathersfieldtwp.com

Chief Naples … mnaples@weathersfieldtwp.com

Police Department Job Application (pdf)

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AAA "Schools Open- Drive Carefully Campaign

The Weathersfield Township Police Department is once again partnering with the Weathersfield Local School District and AAA "Schools Open- Drive Carefully Campaign". The campaign is conducted every fall to remind drivers to watch out for school children and school busses as they head back to school. The nationwide campaign is designed to reduce the number of crashes involving pedestrians and school busses. Pictured here are a few players from the Mineral Ridge soccer team along with the 7th and 8th grade girls volley ball teams. Also pictured are the District school bus drivers with SRO Ronghi.

We want to wish all the students a safe return and hope they all have a successful school year.!!! Go Rams!!!

employment qualifications:

The minimum qualifications for all applicants for the position of Weathersfield Township Police Officer are:

Minimum age of 18.
Minimum high school graduate (or GED).
Must be currently certified by OPOTA as having successfully completed state mandated peace officer training.
No felony convictions or misdemeanor convictions involving theft, dishonesty, violence, or crime related to use of a weapon.
Valid Ohio driver’s license with a good driving record (no reckless operation or other citations indicative of irresponsibility).
Must submit to and pass comprehensive background investigation.
Good physical and medical condition.

Non-discrimination and equal employment opportunity is the policy of Weathersfield Township. The Weathersfield Township Police Department provides equal terms and conditions of employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, veteran status, military status, or disability.

This applies to all terms or conditions associated with the employment process, including hiring, promotions, terminations, discipline, performance evaluations, and interviews. Weathersfield Police Department accepts applications at any time, which are kept on file for one year and reviewed annually by the Chief, as well as when there is an opening.

ARE YOU OKAY PROGRAM

Our police department offers an "Are You Okay?" program.

This program is geared towards elderly or disabled individuals who live alone within our township.

The Police Department Clerk, makes phone calls to check on the residents a few times a week, if no answers we send an officer to the residence to check on them.

If you know of anyone that would be in need of this program, please feel free to contact the police department business office 330-652-6486 with the individuals information.

are you okay (pdf)

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