The Poland Township Police Department was recognized by a statewide nonprofit that focuses on professionalism and innovation at police departments across Ohio.
According to a news release from the Ohio Association of Chiefs of Police and the Law Enforcement Foundation, the Poland Township Police Department was named as the July 2026 “Agency of the Month” by the Ohio Association of Chiefs of Police and the Law Enforcement Foundation.
In 2019, the Community Relations Engagement Committee, which was created by the Ohio Association, began a new program called “Sharing Ohio’s Best” to bring awareness to agencies across the state that have or conduct positive policing programs.
The Community Relations Committee, the release states, has named the Poland Township Police Department as doing this very thing.
Some of the programs that the Community Relations Committee highlights are:
Coffee with a cop, which gives Poland residents the chance to speak directly to an officer to ask questions and share concerns
Safety Forces Appreciation Picnic, which brings officers and their families together in a positive and relaxed environment while also recognizing the community’s first responders
Cones Community Connections, which is an initiative held at Handel’s Ice Cream to give officers and the community a chance to bond
Citizens Academy, which gives the community an in-depth look at law enforcement operations
“We are proud to name the Poland Township Police Department as our July 2026 Agency of the Month for the Sharing Ohio’s Best program. We commend Chief Wilson and his staff for their exceptional commitment to public service and for fostering deep-rooted trust within their community,” as the Community Relations and Engagement Committee states in the release.
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