Block Party Information

In order to block a residential city street, event organizers must complete a Street Blockage Permit Application form and have it approved by the Dayton Police Department 30 days prior to the event.

Citizens' Appeal Board Information (PDF)

View a document containing Citizens' Appeal Board Information.

Citizen Survey

Fill out this survey to provide feedback to the department.

Community Engagement Efforts

Get to know your local law enforcement at one of the recurring community-police programs or events.

Dayton Police Volunteers

The Neighborhood Assistance Officers (NAO) program was established in 1970 as a volunteer group of private citizens assisting Dayton Police Officers.

Dogs

Illegal Noise

The Dayton Police Department receives numerous noise complaints every year.

LGBTQ Police Liaison

The Dayton Police Department LGBTQ Liaison was established in September 2010 by Chief Richard Biehl, who also signed the first Hate and Bias Crime Policy for the Dayton Police Department.

Interacting With Police Officers

Being stopped or approached by a Police Officer can be intimidating or unsettling.

Police & Clergy Together

The Police and Clergy Together (PACT) initiative partners Dayton's faith-based community with our Dayton Police Officers.

Police Policies

Dayton Police Department Policies.

Recruiting

Locate the Police Department's online recruiting resource.

Request a Ride Along

Learn what it’s like to be a Dayton Police officer by requesting a ride along!

Surveillance Notification Form