* One of the main  goals of the Hubbard Township Police Department is to ensure the safety and happiness of our residents.   However we can not always do this on our own.  That is where we need your help.  If you feel that something is going on in your neighborhood that you feel may be illegal or there is something that you feel that needs looked into by the Hubbard Township Police Department..... Please feel free to visit our COMMUNITY REFERRALS page. 

In keeping with our ongoing commitment to help create a safer community we no have an extensive section on Narcotics Awareness.  Information for both parents and children are provided to help educate you about the effects and signs of drug abuse. 

Concealed Carry

Ohio is now a Concealed Carry Weapon state.  Carrying a concealed handgun is a privilege in Ohio, and with this privilege comes a responsibility to be aware, not only of the common sense rules of safe firearm handling, but the laws that affect how, when and where you can carry your firearm, and how to properly use the handgun to defend yourself or another person.

Facts and Questions about CCW

HOMELAND PREPAREDNESS

Where will your family be when disaster strikes... and are you ready? Check out our section on HOMELAND PREPAREDNESS to help ensure peace of mind and protection for you and your family.

Home & Auto Safety Series

 * Holiday Safety

* The Hubbard Township 12 Tips of Holiday Shopping Safety

* Cell Phone Driving Safety Tips

* Is your child safe when they are HOME ALONE? 

* Have you had the opportunity to talk to your children about Drugs or Alcohol yet?  Click on this link to help you prepare for when its time to talk about Drugs and Alcohol. 

* What kind of street smarts does your child have?  Is your child STREETWISE?

* Is your child safe from being bullied when they are online.  Read some interesting information about CYBERBULLYING.

* Do you know what to do when an Emergency Vehicle approaches you while you are driving?  Check out our tips on how to handle oncoming Emergency Vehicles.

* How safe are you when you open your mailbox?  Check out some tips on US Mail Safety.

* Have you ever gotten an annoying, harassing or obscene phone call?  Click here to see what you can do about Nuisance Calls

* What should you do if someone is Choking?

* TEEN DRIVING Tips

* Is your child being safe on the school bus? Check out some School Bus Safety Tips.

* How safe is your home?  Please take a moment to find and take our HOME SECURITY SURVEY.

* Ensure the safety of your home bring burglarized with these helpful HOME SAFETY TIPS.

* Going on vacation?  Use this VACATION CHECKLIST to help keep your home safe while you are away.

* Don't get caught in a CON GAME.

* Senior Citizens please take a moment and learn how not to be a victim and educate yourself about SENIOR FRAUD and general SENIOR SAFETY TIPS.  Also please take a moment to read about our latest program at the Hubbard Township Police Department, or SENIOR CITIZENS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

* Don't get CAR JACKED.

* Don't be a victim of ROAD RAGE. 

* How much do you know about GUN SAFETY?

* Are you safe when you go to the ATM?

* Do you run to keep in shape? Find out more about RUNNING SAFETY! Do you run to keep in shape? Find out more about RUNNING SAFETY!

* What should you do to play it safe if you get in a CAR ACCIDENT?

* How much do you know about littering in Ohio?  Check out some facts and laws about LITTERING.

* Check out Ohio's laws on OPEN BURNING.

* Are you and ATV owner or rider?  Are you aware of the laws and regulation that govern your ATV in Ohio?  Check out some interesting facts that you probably don't know about ATV's.

* Know how to BE SAFE ON THE WATER.  Whether its at home, the lake, or on vacation at the Ocean, be prepared to be safe.   You can also check out WATER SAFETY TIPS FROM THE RED CROSS.

* Are you planning a Yard Sale this summer?  Know the ins and outs of YARD SALE SAFETY.

* Keep your home pool as safe as possible.  Know your POOL SAFETY.

* Homeowners and Parents should know the risks and hints with POISON IN THE HOME.

* Know Your BASIC FIRST AID.  Do you know how to properly treat Bites and Stings?

* Stay safe this summer and learn about HEAT SAFETY & SAFETY IN THE SUN

* Learn SUMMER SAFETY TIPS for your children.

Domestic Violence Series

* Are you a victim of Domestic Violence?  If you are... Did you know that Trumbull County has SOMEPLACE SAFE for you to go.

* Learn the 7 steps to escape DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.

*Do You have a DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SAFETY PLAN?

* Train Kids to Dial 911

* Don't be a victim of MARITAL RAPE.

* What should you do in the even you are a victim of SEXUAL ASSAULT?

* What is RELATIONSHIP VIOLENCE?

* Check out some startling FACTS ABOUT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Personal Safety Series

* Teach your child about  STRANGER DANGER

* Suicide Facts and Prevention 

*Are you aware of the seriousness of Elderly Abuse?  Please read some interesting facts and tips about ELDER ABUSE.

* Protect yourself from Sexual Assault with these helpful prevention tips.

* Is your teenager earning extra money as a baby-sitter?  Help him or her be safe and comfortable in their job with our BABY-SITTING TIPS.

* With the start of school here again see how your child can remain SAFE ON THE PLAYGROUND.

Internet Safety Series

With more and more Americans getting online everyday society as we knew it is changing.  There are many new things that you need to be aware of to ensure your safety while you are out there on the information highway.  Below are just a few areas that you should be.

* Parents should know how to better protect their children from potential harm on the net.  We have prepared an extensive list of links to help parents learn more about keeping their kids internet safe: Internet Safety For Parents: A Resource List.

*  Here is a wonderful section for parents to review with children on some Do's and Don'ts about the internet.  Notes, Advice & Warnings For Parents And Kids.

*  Know your ONLINE SHOPPING RIGHTS.

*  Be aware of potential VIRUS HOAXES.

*  Online is a new and exciting place to meet new people.   There are many things you should know before you get involved with a ROMANCE ON THE NET.

Identity Theft

How can someone steal your identity? By co-opting your name, Social Security number, credit card number, or some other piece of your personal information for their own use. In short, identity theft occurs when someone appropriates your personal information without your knowledge to commit fraud or theft.

* Learn how you can protect yourself better and what to do if your identity is stolen in our IDENTITY THEFT series.

* SCAM SAFETY Tips

* What is Fraud?  Learn about the many different types of Fraud that exist and find out some tips on how to protect yourself.   FRAUD TIPS & DEFINITIONS

* Identity Theft tips for SENIOR CITIZENS

WEATHER

Are you and your family ready for the various weather seasons.  Check out these helpful tips on making sure you are totally prepared for Mother Nature.

  Winter Weather Safety Tips

Winter Tips page 1             Winter Tips Page 2        Winter Weather Driving

Is your home safe for the Holidays?  Find out here!   Tornadoes    Floods 

Basement Flooding