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1. Where is the Police Department located?

The Cleveland Heights Police Department is located at Cleveland Heights City Hall:

40 Severance Circle
Cleveland Heights, OH 44118

It is open 24 hours a day; entrance is in the back of City Hall.

2. How do I contact the Police Department?

In case of emergency, call 911 from any phone in the city. This number applies for any emergency - police, fire, and medical emergency. For non-emergency calls requiring police assistance, call 216-321-1234.

3. Should I report what I think is suspicious activity on my street?

Yes. To report suspicious activity, call 216-321-1234.

4. Is overnight parking permitted on Cleveland Heights streets?

In most cases, no it is not permitted. Parking is not permitted on most Cleveland Heights streets between the hours of 3 a.m. to 6 a.m. unless approved by the Chief of Police for a specific reason (new driveway, etc.) On some streets, overnight parking is allowed with a permit. For permit information, call the Treasury Office at 216-291-5770.

5. My driveway was just resurfaced. May I park on the street overnight?

Call 216-321-1234 after 4 p.m. and supply the make of your vehicle and your license plate number so that you are not ticketed.

6. Is there a curfew in Cleveland Heights?

Yes. Children under 12 cannot be out on the following from the onset of darkness until 6 a.m.:

• Highways
• Public Grounds
• Public Parks
• Public Streets
• Sidewalks

Children 12 or older, but under 16 years old, cannot be out between 10:30 p.m. and 6 a.m. No one 16 years of age or older, but under the age of 18, can be out between 12 midnight and 6 a.m. Exceptions to these rules are when children and teens are accompanied by parents, guardians, or members of the family who are 18 years of age or older; when they are on errands or other legitimate business under the parents' direction; or when they are engaged in gainful and lawful employment during curfew hours. Parents and guardians shoulder the responsibility for enforcing curfew regulations. All persons charged with curfew violations will be referred to Juvenile Court.