Defiance Police Department

Defiance Police Department Welcome to the official page of the Defiance Police Department in Defiance, Ohio. This site is not monitored 24/7.

The Defiance Police Department is comprised of officers who strive to maintain a high degree of professionalism and service to the community on a daily basis. We pride ourselves in working closely with the community by keeping communication open. Our doors are always open and we are here to help, so stop in anytime. Our goal is to maintain our small town atmosphere and keep Defiance a great place

to live. The Defiance Police Department reserves the right to remove any material that the Chief of Police deems offensive, insulting, threatening, or of a prurient interest. If you have a police, fire, or medical emergency, please call 911. For non-emergency related concerns, please call 419-784-5050.

08/21/2026

🏈 Friday Night Lights are BACK!

Tonight, the Defiance Bulldogs travel to Napoleon to take on the Wildcats in the historic River Rock Rivalry! Dating back to 1916, this annual matchup celebrates more than a century of competition between two communities connected by the Maumee River—with a one-of-a-kind trophy featuring an actual river rock on the line!

📍 Napoleon High School - Charles Buckenmeyer Stadium
🕖 Kickoff: 7:00 p.m.

The City of Defiance wishes all DHS athletes the BEST of luck tonight and throughout the entire season!

Let’s come together as a community, support our student-athletes, and cheer on the Bulldogs tonight as they battle to bring the River Rock back home!

For ticket information and more, please visit: https://www.defiancecityschools.org/o/dhs/article/3083612

Go Bulldogs!

08/19/2026

Heading to the Defiance County Fair? Make your first stop Coffee with a Cop! ☕🥞

Enjoy free coffee, breakfast, and conversation with local law enforcement before taking in the day's activities.

📅 Wednesday, August 26
🕘 9:00 a.m.
📍 Defiance County Fairgrounds – Pavilion

Bring a friend and join us!

School buses will be back on the roads soon. This is a great refresher on what to do when you encounter a stopped bus.
08/12/2026

School buses will be back on the roads soon. This is a great refresher on what to do when you encounter a stopped bus.

Look for DCHD at Family Fun Friday to learn more about School Bus safety, bike safety and more!
We will have FREE bike helmets, school bus squishies and so much more!
Find us in front of the Defiance Main Street and Visitors Bureau office on Clinton St. from 10a-2p
Stay safe and have fun today!

Yesterday, the cadets successfully tackled the ropes course. Today, they kicked off their final morning with a pancake b...
08/07/2026

Yesterday, the cadets successfully tackled the ropes course. Today, they kicked off their final morning with a pancake breakfast featuring guest speaker City Administrator Ryan Mack, followed by an awards presentation. Grace and Gregory took home the top honors for rifle and pistol shooting, while Sgt. Rubio was recognized as the most helpful instructor. The day ended with a co****le tournament and each cadet was given a certificate!

If your child, or if you know of a child, that is in grades 6-12 in Defiance or surrounding areas that would be interested in participating in the program, you can contact School Resource Officer Kunz at [email protected] for more details. 4-H Camp Palmer

08/07/2026

Today is our last Family Fun Friday event! We can't wait to see all of you! Reminders: Please come to our office at 10 am to start your adventurous day! The Scavenger Hunt lasts until 4 pm and there will be a lot of movement around the Downtown. So, local community please be aware of excess walkers and children today, thank you!

We're excited to kick off back to school season with all of you!

The DPD Cadets tackled an action-packed agenda yesterday, starting with morning PT before heading back out to the range ...
08/06/2026

The DPD Cadets tackled an action-packed agenda yesterday, starting with morning PT before heading back out to the range for rifle day. Cadets put their shooting skills to the test from 25 to 50 yards, practicing supported and unsupported positions from prone to kneeling. To finish out the day, they cooled off with a session of swimming, kayaking, and a fire! 4-H Camp Palmer

Defiance Police Department Cadet Camp 2026 is underway! We’re proud to connect our officers with young community members...
08/05/2026

Defiance Police Department Cadet Camp 2026 is underway! We’re proud to connect our officers with young community members for a week filled with mentorship and hands-on law enforcement training.

Monday kicked off with move-in, and each cadet was able to create their own life like police scenarios. Yesterday, the focus shifted to the shooting range! 4-H Camp Palmer

08/04/2026
07/30/2026

💜 Join us for the 3rd Defiance County Overdose Awareness Day as we come together to remember, learn, and support one another.

This FREE, family-friendly event is open to all ages and features:
🟣 Resource Fair
🟣 Community Speakers
🟣 Memorial for those lost to overdose
🟣 Naloxone information
🟣 Drug Take Back Box
🟣 Children's books on addiction & emotions
🟣 And more!

📅 Wednesday, August 26
🕟 4:30–7:30 PM
📍 Smart Center at Defiance College

Together, we can end overdose.💜 Join us for the 3rd Defiance County Overdose Awareness Day as we come together to remember, learn, and support one another.

This FREE, family-friendly event is open to all ages and features:
🟣 Resource Fair
🟣 Community Speakers
🟣 Memorial for those lost to overdose
🟣 Naloxone information
🟣 Drug Take Back Box
🟣 Children's books on addiction & emotions
🟣 And more!

📅 Wednesday, August 26
🕟 4:30–7:30 PM
📍 Smart Center at Defiance College

Together, we can end overdose.

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324 Perry Street
Defiance, OH
43512

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+14197845050

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