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The Kettering Police Department offers classes to kids to Resist Aggression Defensively. r.a.d.KIDS is a personal empowering, awareness and safety education program for children aged 5-9 and 10-12. The program combines risk reduction education and physical defense training in hopes of preventing the abduction of children. It provides a consistent, structured, protective curriculum utilizing fun,...

Feedback from our Kettering Leadership Academy Graduates The Kettering Leadership Academy is committed to creating an active network of informed and concerned citizens that will influence the direction of Kettering and support the achievement of its goals and objectives. While learning together, participants will enhance their leadership skills, broaden their understanding of community issues and...

2025 Annual Hydrant Maintenance Program Our annual hydrant maintenance program, which includes flushing hydrants, began the week of April 21, 2025, and should conclude by the end of summer/early fall depending on weather conditions. This year we will be inspecting all of the hydrants within the city. During this time, crews will be working weekdays...

Sustainable Landscape Award Nominate your or someone else's property for the Sustainable Landscape Award! This award is a part of the Kettering Neighborhood Pride Program for a selected home or business that demonstrates sustainable gardening methods and/or landscape. Fill out the Neighborhood Pride Nomination Form, and select Sustainable Landscape as the type of property that...

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...

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...

Project Description Resurfacing project that will give Research Boulevard and Far Hills a new look and smoother ride. Project Update Paving is complete on Research Boulevard and Far Hills Avenue. The contractor will be adjusting manholes and valves, as well as installing raised pavement markers and permanent pavement markings. Work at both locations is expected...

Roadside Ditch Maintenance Roadside ditches are inspected and cleaned simultaneously as part of our storm sewer inspection and cleaning program. Typically, sections of ditchline that have silted in over the years will be re-graded upon request of the property owner and/or the Engineering Department. Private storm sewer pipe and driveway culverts encountered on unimproved streets...

General Information The Streets Division is responsible
for the daily maintenance of over 258 miles of road! Clean streets and gutters not only give the City an overall clean appearance, but reduce traffic accidents and air pollution caused by fine dust particles or debris on the roadway.  Cleaning streets and gutters also prevents blockage of storm...

Project Description The scope of this project along Dorothy Lane includes milling and applying a 2.5-inch asphalt resurfacing over approximately 3.14 miles. The project extends from the intersection with South Dixie Highway to Haig Avenue, just west of the intersection with Wilmington Pike. Project Update The final paving on Dorothy Lane is expected to be...