CORTLAND CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: How do I get a copy of a police report?
A: A copy of a police report filed with the City of Cortland Police Department can be obtained Monday thru Friday between the hours of 9am and 2pm at the police department. If you are unable to contact us at that time you may call 330-638-1000 extension 33 and leave a message for the records department with your request and your contact information.
Q: I received a traffic citation from a Cortland Police Officer. How much will it cost and how do I pay it?
A: The police department does not establish fines nor costs for traffic citations. That process is handled by the courts having jurisdiction over the geographical area of Cortland City.
You will need to contact Trumbull County Central District Court at 330-675-2280 opt.#2. Central Court is located at 180 North Mecca Street Cortland Ohio 44410 (map).
If you are under the age of 18, your traffic citation will be processed through the Trumbull County Juvenile Justice Center at 220 South Main Avenue Warren Ohio 44482 (map).
Q: I am going on vacation, does the City of Cortland Police Department provide vacation checks?
A: Yes, you can call the police department 24 hours a day and request a vacation check. Upon obtaining all pertinent information about you and your residence, the officer will explain the service provided. The service is at no cost to residents.
You may also fill in and print out this form then mail it or bring it into the Cortland Police Department. Please allow plenty of time before your departure.
Q: How do I contact a specific officer of the Cortland City Police Department?
A: If it is an emergency you should call 911.
If it is a non-emergency you can call the Trumbull County 911 Center at 330-675-2730 and request a return call from the officer.
You may also leave a message at the Cortland City Police Department in the officer's voice mail box.
Chief 330-638-1000 ext. 31
Officer Tom Andrews 330-638-1000 ext. 34
Officer Jason Smith 330-638-1000 ext. 35
Officer John Weston 330-638-1000 ext. 37
Officer David Morris 330-638-1000 ext. 36
Officer Steve Orslene 330-638-1000 ext. 38
Officer Andy Chovan 330-638-1000 ext. 39
Officer Brandon Rice 330-638-1000 ext. 40
Officer Paul O'Connor 330-638-1000 ext. 41
Officer Vince Ficeti 330-638-1000 ext. 43
Officer Terry Maffitt 330-638-1000 ext. 100
Officer George Snyder 330-638-1000 ext. 101
Officer Nicholas Mancini 330-638-1000 ext. 42
Officer Scott Godfrey 330-638-1000 ext. 102
Officer Jeremy Rodgers 330-638-1000 ext. 103
Officer Christopher Herlinger 330-638-1000 ext. 104
Officer William Novakovich 330-638-1000 ext. 105
Officer William Odell 330-638-1000 ext. 33
Officer Marc Murphy 330-638-1000 ext. 106
Officer Dominic Pagano 330-638-1000 ext. 107
You may also email an individual officer which would be the more efficient manner of contact if the officer is not working. Most officers have constant access to their email throughout the day. The Cortland City Police Department Officer email links can be found by clicking here.
Q: Does the City of Cortland Police Department have a Facebook page?
A: Yes we do and it can be found here.
Q: Does the City Of Cortland Police Department use Twitter?
A: Yes we do. Go to Twitter and search "Cortland Police".
Q: What should I do if my pet is lost?
A: You can first contact the Trumbull County 911 Center at 330-675-2730 to learn if your pet was found and being housed by someone. Second you can contact the Trumbull County Dog Warden in the event they may have information about your pet. You may also telephone the Cortland Police Station at 330-638-1000 to leave your information with the officers on duty.
Q: What should I do if I find someone's pet?
A: You can telephone the on duty officers at 330-638-1000 and relayed the found pet information. You can also contact the Trumbull County 911 Center at 330-675-2730 and relay the found pet information.
Q: How do I get my fingerprints done or a Webcheck?
A: You can contact the Trumbull County Sheriff's Department for Webchecks/Fingerpinting. Information and hours can be found here.
Q: Is the City of Cortland Police Department hiring officers at this time?
A: The City of Cortland Police Department is made up of different classifications of officers. At this time there are openings in the Part Time Officer Unit and Reserve Officer Unit. If you are interested in joining our professional and progressive rank and file, please fill out this application and drop it off at the Cortland Police Department.
Q: I have opened a new business in Cortland City. How can I inform the police of the information they need to contact me if there is a problem at my business?
A: You can print out and fill in this form which may then be faxed or mailed to the address on the form.
Q: Is there a way to update my business security listing already on file with the City of Cortland Police Department?
A: Yes, you can print out and fill in this form which may then be faxed or mailed to the address on the form.
Q: Does the City of Cortland Police Department register bicycles for City of Cortland residents?
A: Yes we do. You can complete this registration form and either email it or send it by regular mail to us.
Q: Does the City of Cortland have a School Resource Officer?
A: Yes we do. Officer Jason Smith has been embedded in the Lakeview School System for several years. He may be contacted by leaving a voice message at 330-638-1000 extension 35 or you may email him here.