Medina Police Dept-City

The Independence Fire Department provides fire prevention and suppression and emergency medical services (EMS) for the residents of Independence, Ohio. It offers hazardous material response, vehicle extrication, and hi-angle rope, confined space and trench rescue services. The department provides 24-hour on-call services for various emergencies. The Independence Fire Department protects more than 7,100 residents and over 35,000 business professionals. Its staff is comprised of nearly 25 full-time professionals and approximately 10 volunteer firemen. It conducts training programs and takes proactive measures to educate residents on the ways to avoid mishaps in the home, school and workplace. Additionally, the Independence Fire Department administers a home safety evaluation program that includes inspection services, such as carbon monoxide test and smoke detector awareness.

The Ontario Division of Police is a law enforcement agency that preserves peace and detects and prevents crime. The division supports Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.), which is an international education program that seeks to prevent the use of illegal drugs, membership in gangs and violent behavior. It conducts a neighborhood watch program that encourages citizens to participate in law enforcement by reporting suspicious criminal activities. The Ontario Division of Police provides fingerprinting identification services for children and adults, as well as conducts criminal background checks. The division undertakes cases related to murder, criminal and sexual assault, robbery, burglary, theft, arson and auto theft. It employs a school resource officer that acts as a liaison between schools and the police department.