Parma Heights Police Department

10/23/2026

Parma City School District will be holding a parade today, Friday, October 23rd, 2026, from 5 pm to 6 pm.
The parade will start at Valley Forge High School on Independence Blvd. and go to Byers Field on Day Drive.
From shortly before 5 pm until 6 pm, Independence Blvd. and Day Drive will be shut down to all traffic.

08/14/2026

School is almost back! With school comes school zones and school zone speed enforcement. You’ll see our officers with targeted enforcement in school areas. Below is a list of the schools, their 2026 start dates and school zone times for each! Let’s have a fantastic and safe school year!

Constellation School - Pearl Road Elementary: First Day of School August 19th - School Zone Times: 7:45am - 8:30am and 3:15pm - 4:00pm.

Greenbriar Middle School: First Day of School August 25th - School Zone Times: 7:30am - 8:15am and 2:30pm - 3:15pm.

Holy Name High School: First Day of School August 24th- The No Turn Arrow from 7:00am - 3:00pm will start to be on August 20th when the Freshman start.

Incarnate Word Academy (IWA): First Day of Schol August 25th - School Zone Times: 7:00am - 8:15am and 2:00pm - 3:15pm.

Summit Academy (Stumph Road): First Day of School - School August 24th Zone Times: 7:20am - 8:15am and 3:00pm - 3:45pm.

Valley Forge High School: First Day of School August 25th - School Zone Times: 6:50am - 7:40am and 2:00pm - 2:45pm.

08/07/2026

🚔 Now Accepting Applications for the 2026 Citizens Police Academy! 🚔

🔗 https://forms.gle/wiRnTcHUDEboN4XB9

Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes in law enforcement? Here’s your opportunity to learn firsthand!

The Parma Heights Police Department, in partnership with the City of Parma Police Department, is excited to invite YOU to apply for the 2026 Citizens Police Academy.

This interactive program gives participants an inside look at modern policing through classroom instruction, demonstrations, and first-hand experiences being shared by officers from both cities. Topics include:
• Patrol operations
• Criminal investigations
• K-9
• SWAT
• And much more!

Whether you’re interested in learning more about your local police department or strengthening the partnership between law enforcement and the community, this academy is a great opportunity to get involved.

📋 Applications are now being accepted!

We look forward to seeing you at our next Citizens’ Police Academy!

2026 Citizens Police Academy Application

08/06/2026

It was a pleasure to host Bob Meader and Chief Scott Hughes in the City of Parma Heights for our officers and officers from surrounding agencies. Receiving quality, up to date training is imperative to maintaining our high standard of policing!

07/07/2026

Today, our thoughts are with the entire Rittman community.

We extends our deepest condolences to the family, friends, colleagues, and all the lives that were impacted by the career of Sergeant Scott Ries. There are no words that can lessen the grief and heartbreak in the Rittman community.

We also keep in our thoughts the other officers, including the K-9, who were injured while answering the call for service.

Furthermore, our thoughts are with every first responder, family member, friend, and neighbor whose lives have been forever changed by this tragedy.

To the members of the Rittman Police Department and the entire Rittman community, please know that we grieve with you, and we honor the courage and sacrifice of those who answered the call to protect others.

06/09/2026

***REMINDER***

The Parma Heights Police Department is currently accepting applications for entry-level police officers and lateral transfers.

The testing window for entry-level applicants on the National Testing Network (NTN) is open through Sunday, June 21st, 2026.

For testing information:

🌐
https://www.nationaltestingnetwork.com/publicsafetyjobs/

For additional department information, and the lateral transfer application packet:

🌐 https://parmaheightsoh.gov/police-department/

05/25/2026

‼️The road has reopened. ‼️

🚨Road Closure 🚨

Today, May 25th, 2026 Pearl Road will be closed from Stumph/York Roads to Snow Road for the Memorial Day Parade. The road closure will begin at approximately 9:15 am and last until the parade has ended. Please plan an alternate route if you are traveling in the area. Below is a list of the ceremonies, we’d be happy to have you celebrate with us.

✨ Parma Heights 159th Memorial Day Ceremony & Parade

9:15 AM — Wreath laying by Mayor Marie Gallo at Parma Heights Veterans Memorial (Erected by American Legion Post 703)
📍 6184 Pearl Road City of Parma Heights

9:30 AM — Memorial Day Service
📍Parma-South Presbyterian Church Front Lawn - 6155 Pearl Road, Parma Heights

🎤 Remarks by Parma Heights Mayor Marie Gallo, Parma‑South Presbyterian Church Pastor Christin Moreland, and Guest Speaker retired US Army Lieutenant Colonel Dominic Giordano

🎶 Valley Forge High School Band

~ 10:30 AM — Parade begins immediately following the service

Wreath‑laying & dedication ceremony at Parma Heights Cemetery (after parade)
📍5993 Pearl Road, Parma Heights Ohio

Bring a lawn chair & join us!

05/24/2026

🚔 WE’RE HIRING 🚔

The Parma Heights Police Department is currently accepting applications for entry-level police officers and lateral transfers.

If you’re looking for a rewarding career dedicated to service, professionalism, and protecting the community, now is the time to apply.

✅ Competitive salary
✅ 12-hour shifts
✅ Excellent benefits and pension
✅ Specialized units and career advancement opportunities
✅ Uniforms and equipment provided
✅ Lateral applications accepted year-round

📅 Testing Window:
Open until June 21, 2026

Applicants must complete the written test and application process through the National Testing Network.

For testing and application information:
🌐 https://www.nationaltestingnetwork.com/publicsafetyjobs/

Additional department information:
🌐 https://parmaheightsoh.gov/police-department/

Join a department committed to professionalism, integrity, and community service.

05/11/2026

You will see our officers wearing mourning bands on their badges this week. That is because it is National Police Week, an annual observance in the United States, held in May, dedicated to honoring law enforcement officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.

Established by Congress in 1962, it features memorial events across the country with a national event held in Washington D.C.

Local events to honor police week, hosted by the Greater Cleveland Peace Officers Memorial Society include the following:

Monday, May 11 - Candlelight Vigil: 7:45 p.m. at the Greater Cleveland Peace Officers Memorial site in Huntington Park (Lakeside Avenue and West 3rd Street)

Friday, May 15 - (Peace Officers Memorial Day) Police Memorial Parade: 10:30 a.m. starting at Lakeside Avenue and East 12th Street, marching to the memorial site.

Memorial Service: 11:30 a.m. at the Greater Cleveland Peace Officers Memorial immediately following the parade.

04/14/2026

It’s a week for us to make sure we highlight those important department members! 🗓️

Animal Control Officer (ACO) Appreciation Week is celebrated annually during the second full week of April to honor the, often dangerous, work of animal care and control personnel. Supported by the National Animal Care & Control Association (NACA), this week recognizes professionals who rescue animals, enforce welfare laws, provide community education, and protect public safety.

We are indescribably appreciative and grateful for the work of our certified ACO Braude of Brooklyn & Parma Hts Animal Control her dedication and passion to the profession is second to none! 🐶🐈 She goes above and beyond and is never afraid to get her hands (or uniform) dirty to get the job done! From reuniting pets with their owners, to being an advocate for animals, to providing resources to residents with questions, she never slows down! She even provides training to our officers 👮‍♂️ ACO Braude, thank you and we appreciate you!