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Adam M. Savino – Captain The Support Division is comprised of Personnel & Training; Communications; Records; Property; Jail and Court Security. This division has the dual role of providing services to internal and external customers. Members of the Support Division work together with the Patrol Officers to ensure that optimal quality and service are present...

Clinton J. Price, Captain Leslie G. Ferrell, Administrative Assistant The Operations Division consists of the Patrol Section and Criminal Investigation Section. The Operations Division handles calls for service from citizens, traffic issues, evidence collection, warrants and investigations. The responsibility of the Operations Division is the orderly management and conduct of all field operations and police...

The Kettering Police Department is headed by the Chief of Police with three Divisions: Operations, Community Relations and Support Services. The organizational chart below illustrates the department structure.

The Kettering Police Department offers various programs – from Kettering Safe Senior Program to instruction courses in Rape Aggression Defense. Citizens’ Police Academy offers an opportunity for residents to learn more about their police department. Upon graduation, many volunteers help with a multitude of tasks that free up the officers to do more specialized work...

The Records Section is staffed by three full-time Records Specialists that ensure the integrity of the reporting process within the police department. The Records Specialists are trained in current applicable laws and guidelines regarding records management. The section facilitates a wide variety of tasks dealing with both internal and external customers and communication.  Records operates...

Sgt. Ben Charles, Chaplain Coordinator The Kettering Police Chaplaincy Program became an official part of Kettering’s history on January 2, 1991. The chaplains serve the uniformed and non-uniformed police personnel and act as a resource to the community. The chaplaincy program is staffed by dedicated chaplains who respond when the department or community has a...

Purpose As stated in the City Ordinance 705.01, “the purpose of the ordinance is to protect the emergency services of the Police Department from misuse, by responding to defective alarm systems and excessive alarms.” The ordinance was passed in the City of Kettering on December 10, 2009. History has shown that approximately 98% of all...

Ben Charles – Staff Services Sergeant The property room houses evidence for criminal cases, found property and property held for safekeeping. Kettering Police Department uses the Spillman property module, which assists employees in locating property when it needs to be used for court, destroyed, given back to the owner, given to the finder, donated for...

John Youngs – Personnel & Training Officer The Kettering Police Department is utilizing innovative realistic, high intensity protective gear and simulation products. Such training provides officers with realistic scenarios whereby they are required to select and apply the appropriate level of force to resolve situations. This type of training places emphasis on the officers’ decision-making...

The Kettering Police Department Uniform Patrol Section is a subdivision of the Operations Division, which is commanded by the Operations Captain. The Patrol Section is organized into three Patrol Watches. Each Patrol Watch is commanded by a Lieutenant, and consists of two platoons of officers, each supervised by a Sergeant. The Patrol Section’s primary responsibility...

Christopher N. Protsman – Chief of Police The Kettering Police Department is celebrating 62 years in operation. The accomplishments and changes since the day it all began in 1955 are numerous. The driving force behind these endeavors has been the pursuit of excellence. The one constant through the years has been and will continue to...

If you have an emergency, please dial 9-1-1 immediately. To report a non-emergency crime or an incident requiring immediate assistance (noise complaints, etc.), please dial 937-296-2555. To report non-criminal activity such as a suspicious incident, traffic problem or any situation that may not require immediate police attention, please complete and submit the following form.

Information about the Kettering Police Department, updates within the community, and results of a citizen satisfaction survey are listed below. Copies of police department press releases and police blotters are also listed below. All files below are in PDF format and require Adobe Acrobat Reader software installed on your computer to view. Download the free...

WELLWORKS Kettering Wellworks ProgramGuide V9 Wellworks Syncing Device Instruction INFORMATIONAL DOCUMENTS Wellworks Incentive Program 2023 Wellworks Login Instructions Notice Regarding Wellness Program 2023  

You’ve got questions…we’ve got answers!   Employee Wellness Frequently Asked Questions Who is my department contact? See the Wellness Committee Members page. What is the Wellness Committee? The Wellness Committee is a group of employees that will represent individual department interests in the program, represent the work force, help to steer the program and award the...

Full-Time employees are encouraged to participate in the incentive component of the program. Earn Activity Minutes:  Log a minimum of 1,500,000 steps between January 1, 2024 and December 15, 2024 OR Log a minimum of 5,000 minutes of activity between January 1, 2024 and December 15, 2024.  Instructions for logging your activity minutes can be...

Employee Wellness Program The City of Kettering’s Employee Wellness Program is designed to improve overall employee health, physical condition, and mental wellness through education, screening, and outreach. For the last several years, the Employee Wellness Program has received the Ohio Department of Health’s Healthy Workplace Award. All Full-Time Employees, regardless of physical condition or exercise...

Representatives from each City department are on the Employee Wellness Committee. The committee was formed with the  following goals: Manage and promote the Employee Wellness Program. Select and award the Employee of the Month. Gather feedback from employees to determine topics for screenings and lectures. Continue to develop programming and challenges. For more information, contact your...

In addition to the many personal health and lifestyle benefits found in the Employee Wellness Program, there are many financial benefits as well! Financial Incentive All full-time employees have the opportunity to participate in various wellness activities to earn an incentive.  Your new program requirements are as follows: Step 1:  Earn 100 Non-Activity points by December...