Village of Ashville, Ohio

Ashville’s Police Department offers a Bike Rodeo every year during Fun-in-the-Sun. During that event helmets are given out.

If you could not attend the Bike Rodeo here are some safety tips….

General Tips on Bicycle Safety: 

• Small children should not ride bikes or trikes in the street, or in driveways where they can roll into the street or a car may unexpectedly turn in. Bike and trike-riding for young children should be supervised and in a fenced enclosure or playground free of sharp-cornered objects that the child can collide with or fall on, and with no steep drop-offs or ramps to fall down.
• Children should always wear a crash helmet when riding bikes. Small toddlers may not have the neck strength for a heavy helmet; call your pediatrician for recommendations.

Bike Safety Checklist:

• Before allowing your child to ride a bike, you should perform a safety check on all of the equipment.
• Make sure the bike is the proper size. A bike that is too big or too small will be difficult to control. When the child is standing on the ground there should be a one to three inch gap between the top bar and the child's crotch. Mountain bikes should have extra clearance.
• Check to see if the bike is the proper height. When the child sits on the seat with their foot on the pedal, their leg should be slightly bent to avoid knee strain.
• Install reflectors on the front and rear of the bike. The rear reflector should be at least three inches across. Make sure the reflector is pointed straight back to reflect the headlights of cars coming up from behind. A red lamp and reflector on the rear, each exhibiting a light visible for a distance of 600 feet.
• Check the bike's chain to make sure it is clean and lubricated. If it is not, take it to the local bike shop for a check up.
• Check the brakes for even pressure.
• Make sure the tires are properly inflated.

Does My Child Really Need A Helmet? YES!

     A child of any age needs protection when riding. A small toddler's neck may not support the weight of the helmet, check with your doctor. Laws now require helmets in many areas because research has shown that 88% of cyclists' brain injuries can be prevented by a bicycle helmet. More than 800 bicycle riders are killed in the U.S. every year, almost all in collisions with cars, and 75% of them die of head injuries.

Integrity
Our officers are people of the highest character who hold honesty above all else and are not afraid to admit when they are in error.

Professionalism
Our officers are well trained and knowledgeable; they are prepared for the job both mentally and physically. Our officers are courteous and respectful to the people they encounter, and are always ready to take charge of any situation.

Sense of Justice
Our officers are fair and impartial, treating no one as if they are better or worse than anyone else. Our Officers will always do their best to help the victims of crime, while protecting the rights of the accused.

Duty
Each officer takes their oath of office seriously and will carry out their duties to the best of their ability, regardless of personal feelings.

Loyalty
Our officers are not only loyal to the administration and the officers appointed over them, but also to their fellow officers and the citizens they serve.

Discipline
Our officers have the ability to recognize what task needs to be done and to complete these tasks. Each officer has the willingness to be accountable for their actions and words in dealing with the public. Each officer is willing to work as a team with other officers and agencies.

Courage
Our officers know that the job is often dangerous, and they have the strength to face that danger even in the presence of fear.

     The Police Department’s top priorities are to protect lives and property and serve the needs of our citizens with respect and dignity. In an effort to ensure police personnel meet the Department's high standards of professionalism and service, the department established core values as guiding principles, see below.

Police Department Contact Information:

91 West Main Street  Ashville, Ohio  43103

     The Ashville Police Department instituted an EMAIL HOTLINE in 2004, with the help of First Byte’s Michael Moore. This Hotline was established to provide a way to communicate to the police department criminal activity, for example: Theft Break-ins Drug Dealers Drug Abuse Under Age Drinking Domestic Violence Child Abuse Sexual Abuse, etc.       

     This address was created to be an anonymous email hotline to encourage communication to head off trouble. Parents, neighbors, brothers, sisters, friends, any residents who wants to report suspicious activity can leave a message and the police will respond with an investigation. This email address is not to replace 911. If criminal activity is actually occurring the best response would be an immediate dispatch from a 911 call.   The hotline is more an investigative tool for the Police Department. Chief George believes that the hotline will not only provide the police with more information but that information has the potential to reduce problems by a more proactive approach. It also allows for greater public participation because it will be treated as anonymous thus reducing fear of retribution. If trouble, or potential trouble is brewing, call 740-983-3112 or use our new email hotline This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  and report it. Helping us be a safer community.