Mission Statement
The mission of the Wadsworth Police Department is to preserve the public safety and the quality of life within the City of Wadsworth by enforcing the law while respecting the constitutional rights of all citizens, by responding effectively to the changing needs of the community and by promoting mutual respect between the Police Department and the community we serve.
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Terms of Use for WPD Social Media Channels:
This is the official page of the Wadsworth (Ohio) Police Department. This page was created to provide information about the Wadsworth Police Department and the City of Wadsworth to the citizens of Wadsworth. This page also allows for two way communication between members of the public and the Wadsworth Police Department. Before you post on this page, please review the following Terms of Use. Commenting on any posts on this page constitutes acceptance of these Terms of Use.
1. This page should NOT be used to report crimes in progress, emergencies, or anything requiring a time-sensitive response. The page is not continuously monitored by on-duty personnel and therefore messages or comments of a time-sensitive nature are often not seen right away. If you are reporting a crime in progress that is NOT an emergency, please call WPD Dispatch at 330-334-1511.
2. If you post information on this page regarding criminal activity, you could become a witness for any criminal proceedings that result from information you provide. Keep in mind, information can be provided confidentially by private messaging the page. Facebook users who post about their involvement in any criminal activity may be subject to criminal prosecution.
3. "Liking" or “Friending” between the Wadsworth Police Department and other pages does NOT indicate an endorsement of content on that user's page. Posts and Comments by other Facebook users on the Wadsworth Police Department's page are not to be considered the opinion of the Wadsworth Police Department, nor does the Police Department endorse any third party comments on this page unless explicitly specified. Post Removal Policy
The Wadsworth Police Department will remove as soon as feasible any posting that involves:
• Advertisements of any kind. • Profane language or content. • Content that promotes, fosters, or perpetuates discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, age, religion, gender, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, national origin, physical or mental disability, or sexual orientation. • Explicit or implied sexual content. • Conduct implying, promoting, or encouraging illegal activity. • Information that might compromise the safety or security of the public. • Information that might compromise the safety or security of law enforcement. • Any other posting that, by its nature or content, might harm public welfare. • Comments/posts that are repetitive •Comments/posts that contain hyperlinks to external websites •Comments on posts/photos that do not pertain to the page post (off-topic). The Wadsworth Police Department also reserves the right to remove ANY user's posting ability if there are repeated violations of these Terms of Use, or if the offense is severe. The Wadsworth Police Department welcomes communication from the public and will answer questions posed to us. For further questions about these terms of use, please contact the WPD Social Media Team via private message to this page.
