Russell Township Police Department

The Russell Township Police Department provides local law enforcement for Russell Township in Geauga County, Ohio. Established in 1964 after the township ended a contract for dedicated county sheriff’s deputies, it operates around the clock. Officers respond to emergencies, enforce laws and support traffic and crime-prevention work for township residents. The department also offers property watches, an emergency contact file and a secure prescription-drug drop box. Its station includes a safe room where someone facing a threat can wait for responding officers. The station connects residents with Geauga County sheriff’s dispatch for emergency communications.