Services

Vehicle Lockout Assistance

The Defiance Police Department helps citizens who have inadvertently locked their keys in their vehicles. Citizens will be required to sign a liability card absolving the Defiance Police Department of any liability for damage to the lock mechanism during door unlocking.

Group Tours

The Defiance Police Department offers department tours to any group or organization. If you would like to tour the department, please contact one of our Community Relations Officers, Patrolman Adam Kunz or Patrolman Michelle Waltmire via email or call 419-784-5050 to schedule a date and time.

Security Survey

The officers of the Defiance Police will be more than happy to come to your home or business and make some recommendations about the security of your home or business. We will review door and window locks, as well as other security measures. If you would like an officer to visit your home or business, please contact the Defiance Police Department at 419-784-5050.

Speaker Services

Officers of the Defiance Police Department will speak to any group or organization about topics pertinent to law enforcement and our police department. Should you wish to have an Officer from the Department speak, please contact Police Chief Frank Herbert via email or call 419-784-5050.

Vacation House Checks

The Defiance Police Department will gladly watch your home while you are out of town on vacation. Once a week, the officers will walk by your residence and check for any issues while you are away. The following information is needed by the Department:

  • Name
  • Address
  • Telephone number
  • Vacation departure date
  • Vacation return date
  • Name, address, and phone number of emergency contact
  • Whether you will turn out all the lights or leave the lights on

For more vacation safety tips, please refer to the Safety Tips page.