Shaker Heights Police Department

06/21/2026

UPDATE: The advisory has been lifted. Police have taken a suspect into custody without incident. https://www.shakerheightsoh.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/792

Shaker Heights Police are on the scene of an incident in the area of 13700 Fairhill Rd. near Kemper. There is no threat to public safety but please avoid the area. The City will post an update on the investigation at shakerheightsoh.gov.

06/19/2026

06/18/2026

Sign up for the popular Citizens Police Academy program to learn more about police operations and how our safety forces serve the community. The next session is September 3 to November 19. Meetings are held weekly on Thursdays, 6-9 pm. Application deadline is August 13. Learn more and apply here:
https://shakerheightsoh.gov/175/Citizens-Police-Academy

06/18/2026

Save the Date | National Night Out is back for 2026! Join your first responders Tuesday, August 4, 6-8 pm at the Van Aken District for a family friendly event with live music, games and activities, free pizza slices for kids, giveaways and more.

06/14/2026

A message from Chief Wayne Hudson.

Today, I wanted to share a few photos of an officer (Officer Ward) engaging with members of our community and demonstrating one of the many tools we use to help keep our neighborhoods safe, our department drone.

Technology continues to play an important role in modern policing, and our drone program provides officers with an additional resource to assist in search efforts, emergency response, situational awareness, and public safety operations. Just as important as the technology itself is the opportunity it creates for positive interactions with the people we serve.

We are committed to maintaining the tools, training, and resources necessary to protect our community while remaining transparent about how they are used. Opportunities like these allow us to connect with residents, answer questions, and showcase the equipment that helps our officers do their jobs safely and effectively.

Thank you to everyone who took the time to stop, visit, and learn more. We remain dedicated to ensuring that our department is equipped with the resources needed to keep our community safe, secure, and prepared for the challenges of today and tomorrow.

Thank you.

06/12/2026

************UPDATE***********

Friday evening was a great success. Thank you to the parents and teens who listened to our concerns and to all of our community members for helping make the evening safe, enjoyable, and successful. We look forward to continuing to work together to keep our community strong.

The Shaker Heights Police Department has been made aware of an unauthorized teen party being promoted at the Van Aken District for this afternoon. This event is not approved or sanctioned by the Van Aken District, its businesses, or the City of Shaker Heights. Parents and guardians are strongly encouraged to speak with their children and ensure they do not attend or gather in the area for this or any unsanctioned event. The Shaker Heights Police Department will have an increased presence in and around the Van Aken District today.

06/09/2026

National Night Out returns to The Van Aken District Tuesday, August 4, 6-8 pm. Join our first responders for an evening of live music, giveaways, pizza slices for kids, and lots of family fun.

06/04/2026

Grab a spot today! The 2026 Summer Youth Police Academy is June 15-24, 8:30 am - 2 pm and open to ages 14-18. Learn more and sign up at

Registration is now open for the 2026 Summer Youth Police Academy sponsored by the Shaker Heights Police Department. For teens ages 14-18, the program meets for five consecutive days, June 15-24, from