Columbus Police Department

Established in 1816, the Columbus Division of Police is a full-service law enforcement agency that serves and protects citizens, maintains law and order and preserves peace. It undertakes issues related to burglary, murder, juvenile crime, sexual offenses, identity theft, forgery and drug abuse. The department has a missing persons unit that investigates reports of high-risk missing persons and conducts follow-up investigations on missing persons. The Columbus Division of Police operates administrative, investigative, patrol and support services division. It operates a citizens police academy that educates and trains people regarding its law enforcement services. The department also maintains a communication center that responds to various emergency and nonemergency calls. The Columbus Division of Police also provides various online crime reporting services. It is located in Columbus, Ohio.