Bay View Police Department

08/31/2026

Citizen Notice on change of venue.

08/28/2026

As part of the agency's Collaborative certification we value knowing if something is wrong. While a hard copy of the Officer Misconduct Complaint form may be requested at any time, this link and code have been created to start the process should a citizen feel the need to file a complaint. https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/yXLjStBaMt

08/26/2026

Happy National Dog Day. The Bay View Police Department does not have a working dog but we can tell you any good cop likes a good dog. Here is a salute to our area working dogs from City of Sandusky Police Department, Perkins Township Police Department, Erie County Sheriff's Office, Huron Police Department, Vermilion Police Department and Bellevue Police Department.

Our area has road dogs, bomb dogs, service dogs, jail dogs and dispatch dogs.

08/24/2026

As the summer fades and we move to the holiday season Bay View Police Department wants to remind citizens of the residence check program. As you plan your fall trips your are now able to submit details here should you not have time to touch base with an officer to complete a form. You will be contacted once the request is processed to confirm details. You can also use this link https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/HmRb73KN40

08/10/2026

The Bay View Police Department would like to thank The Mylander Foundation for grant which allowed us to acquire two new Kenwood radios. The grant disbursement which was more than $4000 allowed the department to update radios and improve communications. This will allow us to serve our community better and keep our officers safer. For more about the foundation visit https://www.mylanderfoundation.org/

06/01/2026

06/01/2026

As we enter June we begin Bike Week in Ohio. As we leave May it is often forgotten that is Motorcycle Awareness Month. As our delayed Ohio weather improves the number of motorcycles on the road increases daily.

With bike week upon up please remember "Look Twice to Save a Life." Motorcycles can be deceptive when it comes to visibility or judging speed. There may be a stigma to motorcycles but remember the rider is still someone's spouse, child, sibling or parent.

05/25/2026

So many gestures are small but they serve to Honor and Remember those who served. Thank you to our armed forces: Active Duty and Veteran's alike. Your sacrifice and service do not go un-noticed. Have a safe Memorial Day everyone.

05/11/2026

Throughout the week if you see an officer wearing a band over their badge, understand they are honoring those who answered the call. The mourning band is traditional practice during National Police Officer Memorial Week (Police Week). The bands are also standard where an officer is lost in the line of duty.

05/04/2026

Update: Thank you to everyone who attended, contributed, donated or gave support in anyway. The department is happy to see a community who cares and works together.

The Bay View Police Department and Village Volunteers will be hosting a spaghetti benefit event in support of Ofc. Glenn Schenk. Ofc. Schenk experienced a medical emergency while on duty and remains out of service for recovery. The event is set for Saturday May 30th at noon in the village park. Should weather be a complication the event will be moved to the Bay View Fire Station. Meals will be $12 with water provided. The event will include music, a 50/50 drawing and raffle baskets. For other details or communications you can message us here, contact Chief Helen or email us at [email protected]. As always thank you for any support and it is always appreciated.