Police Department
104 East Jefferson St. Jefferson, OH 44047
Emergency Phone: Dial 9-1-1 | Non-Emergency 440-576-0010
Email: Chris.Mackensen@jeffersonpolice.us
Records Request: records.department@jeffersonpolice.us
Our department, located at 104 E. Jefferson St in the heart of Ashtabula County is made up of a great group of officers that take pride in law enforcement as well as a secretary that makes the office run smoothly efficiently. Jefferson Police Department employs 7 full time officers, and 4 auxiliary officers. Among these officers are some very highly trained investigators with numerous certifications in crime scene investigation, evidence collection, crime scene photography, and much more. Our officers take pride and enjoy working closely with the residents to keep Jefferson a safe and happy community to live in.
“The Duty to Serve and the Will to Protect Jefferson Village and its Residents”
104 East Jefferson St | Emergency: Dial 9-1-1 | Non-Emergency: 440-576-0010
Anonymous Tip Line: 440-847-8123
Community Programs
Safety Town-Safety Town Village – safety education for Kindergarten thru 8-year-olds. Kids will also recieve ID’s
Click or Ticket – Seatbelt awareness campaign.
Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over – Drinking and driving awareness campaign.
Shop With Cops – Offering Christmas assistance for underprivileged.
Can the Cruiser – Food and money collected at Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas. There will be a cruiser located in front of Walmart
Hope for the Holidays-Christmas Assistance for underprivileged
Additional Services
Vehicle Unlocks- Call dispatch if you happen to lock your keys inside of your vehicle, we will be happy to respond and find a solution to get your keys or simply unlock your vehicle.
Property Checks- Fill out a Property Check form at our office, have peace of mind when you go on vacation and ensure your property gets checked by our officers
Vehicle inspections (ATV, Side by Side, Golf Carts)- Our department provides vehicle inspections to make sure your vehicles are compliant to be registered to be on the roadway
Links
Department of Homeland Security -https://www.dhs.gov/
Federal Bureau of Investigation-https://www.fbi.gov/
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms– https://www.atf.gov/
Ohio State Highway Patrol-https://www.statepatrol.ohio.gov/index.aspx#gsc.tab=0
Ohio Sex Offender Search-https://appgateway.drc.ohio.gov/OffenderSearch
Jefferson Police Department Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/jeffersonpolice/
Ohio Attorney General Office- https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/
Staff
Chief Chris Mackensen
Sergeant Joseph Schor
Sergeant Gregory Lachey
Patrolman Gary Nelson
Patrolman William Dye
Secretary Maria Abbott
K-9 Tex
Chief Chris Mackensen
Chief Christopher Mackensen has served in law enforcement for over 20 years and was appointed Chief of Police for the Village of Jefferson on September 21, 2022. Originally from Lyndhurst and Mentor, Chief Mackensen brings a strong sense of community and public service to his leadership role.
Since becoming chief, he has expanded the department’s community outreach efforts, including growing the popular Safety Town program into a three-day event and launching a bike helmet safety program aimed at protecting young riders. Committed to building trust and fostering a safe environment, Chief Mackensen continues to lead the Jefferson Police Department with professionalism, transparency, and a genuine dedication to the residents of the village.
“Protecting with honor, serving with heart.”