Frequently Asked Questions

To have an event posted to the township sign at the corner of Tallmadge Road and SR-43, the event must be in Brimfield township and open to the general public. Please send the event information to jjamison@brimfieldohio.gov or call 330-678-0739

We hire applicants in one of two ways, Entry-Level and Lateral. Entry-level applicants are not required to have OPOTA certification and may be hired and sent through Academy training by our agency. Entry-level applicants may also be currently enrolled in, or previously graduated from an open-enrollment Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy and are now seeking a commission with a police department. All Entry-Level applicants must complete testing through the National Testing Network, send their scores to our department, and submit a Brimfield Township Police Department Employment Application to our department. Lateral applicants currently serving as police officers with another agency are not required to complete online testing through the National Testing Network and undergo an expedited process.

When we are hiring, we will review the applicants on file and if selected, you will be contacted to submit a comprehensive follow-up background investigation package. Additional phases of our process include interviews, polygraphs, psychological examinations, and medical/drug screening.

Please click on the Employment link on our website for complete information on testing and application for both Entry-Level and Lateral applicants.

Brimfield Police tows are done by Phil's Towing, 471 Geneva Avenue, Tallmadge, OH. 44278. Phone: 330-935-2210. Their normal office hours are 9:00AM - 5:00PM Monday through Friday, and 8:00AM - 1:00PM on Saturdays, excluding holidays.

In certain cases, there may be a hold on your vehicle that you must satisfy at the Brimfield Police Department in order to obtain the vehicle release.

The owner of the vehicle must be present, or, you must provide a notarized letter from the owner providing permission for someone other than the owner to pick up the vehicle.

Please call the police department's non-emergency number at 330-673-7716 and report the circumstances.

Please provide basic information about the problem and when it occurs. The information will be forwarded to the appropriate Patrol shift for follow-up as the call for service needs allow.

Payment for traffic citations is made through the Kent Municipal Court, not at the Brimfield Police Department. The court can be contacted by phone at 330-678-9100. Additionally, traffic citations that are eligible for waiver by mail may also be paid online through the Portage County courts website. Go to the Portage County website and click the link for "pay court costs and fines"

Upon request, we will check our local records for any reports. Such record checks are done within records maintained by the Brimfield Police Department only and do not involve records that may be on file with other agencies or the courts.

A search of all court records within Portage County may be completed at the Portage County website. Click on the link for "court links."

The Brimfield Police Department takes pride in the service we provide to our community. Sometimes, there is a legitimate question or inquiry regarding what an officer did, our policies, or why an officer did or did not take a particular action. Oftentimes, an explanation by a supervisor can resolve most of these questions, so the first step is to contact the department and ask to speak with the officer's supervisor. If that does not resolve the matter to your satisfaction, the supervisor will arrange for you to complete a written complaint form outlining the specifics of your complaint.

Once the complaint is filed you will be informed of the process that will follow. You will also be kept informed as the process progresses. Upon completion of the investigation a report will be forwarded to the Chief of Police for final disposition. Once the report is approved, you will be informed in writing of the outcome of the investigation of your complaint.

If the only complaint is a contention of innocence of a charge without any allegation of misconduct by a sworn officer, you should seek judicial redress through established court procedure. It is a violation of Ohio law to file a false complaint against a police officer (ORC 2921.15).

Complaint forms are available at the police department or may be completed online.

• Personnel Complaint Procedure (PDF)
• Personnel Complaint Online Form

Just like you, our staff appreciates the positive reinforcement that comes with being recognized for doing a good job. If you have come into contact with a member of the Brimfield Police Department and feel that the level of service they gave was quality, please let us know by one of the following methods:

• By telephone by calling the police department at 330-673-7716 and speaking to the on-duty supervisor
• Submit your commendation to BPD online
• By US mail by sending a letter to:
  • Chief Roy Mosley III
    Brimfield Police Department
    1287 Tallmadge Road
    Kent, OH 44240

No. The Brimfield Police Department is not notified of this information by utility companies. You will need to contact the individual utility company directly for that specific information. Ohio Edison maintains a 24-hour telephone number at 1-888-544-4877 (LIGHTSS) for reporting or inquiring about a power outage.

Yes! Like all communities, the Brimfield Police Department depends upon our residents calling to report crimes and suspicious activity, as you are "eyes and ears" out in our community. In an emergency situation dial 911. In a non-emergency situation dial 330-677-1234 to report the criminal or suspicious activity.

The Dispatcher will ask you basic questions that will assist responding officers in effectively handling the call.

Officers generally do not become actively involved in civil disputes, as they are not empowered by state statutes to do so. These incidents are best dealt with by contacting a private attorney or the courthouse. However, do not hesitate to call for an officer in any situation if unsure, as he/she may recommend some options available to you.

If the animal appears to be an immediate threat to persons, dial 911. If you believe that the animal is a nuisance, contact Dispatch at 330-677-1234 to report the situation. The Dispatcher will ask you basic questions that will assist the responding officer. The officer will inform the dog owner and attempt to resolve the problem. If the officer is unable to remedy the issue or believes that further investigation is necessary, they will forward the call to the Portage County Dog Warden so that proper action can be sought. Because Brimfield is a township, we do not have a noise ordinance or a barking dog ordinance.

No. Under state and federal laws it is prohibited for an officer to use law enforcement databases for personal use. The computer systems can only be used as an aid in an investigation, and that information can only be shared with other law enforcement personnel.

In Person

Completed and approved reports are generally available within five days following the filing of the report in person at the police department between 8:00AM - 4:00PM and 5:00PM - 9:00PM Monday through Friday, holidays excluded. There is no charge for a copy of up to 25 pages.

Online

Completed and approved traffic crash reports are available online through the Ohio Department of Public Safety. Search for your accident report.

Additionally, completed and approved police incident reports may be emailed. Email your request to records with specifics (date, time, location, nature of report, and report number if known).

To inquire further regarding the availability of a report, please contact an Administrative Assistant between 8:00AM - 4:00PM and 5:00PM - 9:00PM Monday through Friday, holidays excluded, at 330-673-7716.

While most records are open for public viewing, there are some exceptions:

1. Certain information may be redacted from reports in accordance with current Ohio public records laws. A good example of this would be social security numbers.
2. Cases that are currently under active prosecution may not be released by this department. Requests for copies of these reports shall be referred to the Portage County Prosecutor's Office for disclosure under "discovery" proceedings in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code.
3. Cases under active investigation containing sensitive information which if released may jeopardize the successful investigation of the case, or may cause an uncharged suspect to flee, may be withheld.

These are some general guidelines. Our goal is to release records in the vast majority of requests.

Solicitors in the township are required to obtain a permit issued through the Brimfield Police Department, known as a Transient Vendor permit, by completing an application form. They will need to supply us with a copy of their vendor's license (issued through Portage County courts), a certification that they have $100,000 in liability insurance, pay a $75 fee, and provide a copy of their Ohio driver's license. Once issued, this permit is good for 90 days, and a copy of the approved transient vendor certificate is supplied to the person and also kept on file at BPD.

For civilian background checks, you must use a web-based electronic printing system called Webcheck. This service is available at the Portage County Sheriff's Department on Infirmary Road You may contact the Sheriff's Department at 330-296-5100 for the dates/times this fingerprinting service is available there.

Restraining orders are not issued by law enforcement agencies, and the police department cannot enforce a restraining order by arrest. Violating a restraining order is a civil matter, and is addressed by filing against the violating party in civil court. Consult with a private attorney regarding obtaining a restraining order.

Temporary Protection Orders (TPOs) are issued through the Portage County courts for specific instances of Domestic Violence and Stalking. Civil Protection Orders (CPOs) are issued following the filing of a petition in the Portage County Domestic Relations Court. Both of these specific types of court orders may be enforceable by arrest. Contact Portage County Victim's Assistance at 330-297-3850 for further information regarding TPOs and CPOs.

Each county sheriff's department in the state of Ohio maintains an online list of registered sex offenders within their respective county. Click Here to see sex offender records within Portage County and to receive email alert notifications.

There is no grace period for your driver's license. It expires on the date noted on your driver's license, and you may be cited for having an expired driver's license. You may renew your driver's license up to 90 days prior to the expiration date.

Discharging Firearms on Private Property in Brimfield Township, Ohio

In the State of Ohio, townships do not have the power to create their own laws and ordinances like cities and villages do. The laws available to township governments for regulation, zoning, and enforcement purposes on private property are those specifically provided by the Ohio Revised Code. The Ohio Revised Code does not make it illegal to discharge firearms on private property within Ohio’s townships.

It is legal to discharge firearms on private property in Brimfield Township provided the act of discharging the firearm(s) is done in a safe and legal manner AND the person(s) discharging the firearm(s) is the landowner or someone whom the landowner has given permission to. In a similar manner, it is legal to hunt on private property in Brimfield Township. Hunters are bound by the rules and regulations as set forth by the Ohio Division of Wildlife/Ohio Department of Natural Resources and the Ohio Revised Code.

There are laws that prohibit certain persons from possessing a firearm, let alone discharging one. Some examples of persons prohibited from possessing a firearm include convicted felons, convicted domestic violence violators, and persons who are under the influence of alcohol. There are specific laws provided by the Ohio Revised Code for dealing with such prohibited persons.

So, what is a safe and legal manner? Let’s discuss safety first. A private property owner, prior to allowing any discharging of a firearm on his/her private property, needs to have a proper backstop for target practicing. A proper backstop, in short, is one made of soil or some other soft, porous material that is free of rocks or any other hard material that may increase chances of a ricochet bullet. The backstop must also be of sufficient height and width that will guarantee capture of all bullets fired at a target(s). “The woods” is not an acceptable backstop, while the woods may be dense with trees, bullets striking trees pose a ricochet hazard. The National Rifle Association has a book called the NRA Range Source Book that provides useful and in-depth information on the construction of shooting ranges.

Another safety aspect is that shooters are aware of neighboring or nearby houses and structures. A range should be located so that nobody is toward a house, vehicles, roadway, or other structure. ORC 2923.162 prohibits persons from discharging firearms upon, over, or within 100 yards of a cemetery. The same code prohibits persons from discharging firearms upon or over a public roadway, and also on the ground appurtenant to a schoolhouse, church, or inhabited dwelling, or the property of another. Thus the necessity for an appropriate backstop and that shooting activities are conducted in a safe and prudent manner and all shooting activities are contained to the rightful property. REMEMBER! Once your bullet leaves the barrel of the firearm you are shooting, you still own that bullet wherever it goes. If someone else’s property is damaged or a person is injured as a result of being struck by your bullet, you may be subject to criminal charges.

In order to be safe while discharging firearms, a shooter needs to be able to see his/her intended target, the backstop, and beyond. For this reason, shooting activities should be restricted to daylight hours.

If the police department is called due to a complaint of firearms being discharged, the responding officer(s) will first attempt to locate where the shooting activity is taking place. Once located, the shooting range will be surveyed to ensure a proper backstop is in place and that person(s) are shooting in a safe direction. Not all private property is suitable for shooting activities. Properties located within a housing development are typically not suitable for a private property shooting range due to smaller lot sizes and the close proximity of neighboring houses and properties in all directions. The responding officer will determine if the location of the shooting is safe and if the shooting activity is or has been conducted in a safe manner and advise the shooter(s) and/or landowner accordingly. 

Maybe. It is the property owner's responsibility to call the zoning department prior to placement of an accessory building that is less than 200 square feet; if placement does not meet requirements property owner will be forced to move the structure to meet regulations. Garages do have to meet the requirement setbacks.

Ohio law and Brimfield Township zoning prohibit the posting of signage on utility poles and in road right-of-way.

As a courtesy, the Township allows the posting of signage 72 hours prior to the sale. All signage must be removed within 24 hours after the sale. Failure to comply will result in a citation being issued. Please honor this courtesy. Note: no signage is allowed for 500 feet in either direction of the intersection of State Route 43 and Tallmadge Road.

No signage is allowed in any road construction area.

A Zoning Permit is required for any of the following:

• Fence
• Deck
• Swimming Pool (Above or In-ground)
• Accessory Buildings Over 200 Square Feet
• Garages
• Any New Construction
• Any Additions to House/Garage/Accessory Buildings
• New Businesses
• Occupancy/Change of Use Of Business
• Demolition
• Signs
• Conditional Use Permits
• Variance Applications
• Appeal Application
• Zoning Amendment Application
• Zoning District Change (Amendment)

For most residences in Brimfield, burning leaves and other landscaping items are not permitted.

The rules for open burning are imposed by the state of Ohio EPA, not Brimfield Township.

Barbeques, campfires, and cookouts are permitted but must be no larger than 2 feet high and 3 feet wide with only the burning of clean, seasoned firewood or the equivalent.

All other burning, such as leaves, tree trimmings, brush, stumps, and grass is only allowed where the fire will be more than 1,000 feet from a neighbor's inhabited structure, thus eliminating most residential neighborhoods in Brimfield.

Regulations for burning can be found in PDF format on the Ohio EPA's website and you can also read the following document:

• What You Can Burn in the Neighborhood (PDF)

Brimfield Township has a total of 78.32 Miles of Road as of 12/5/25

Brimfield Township is responsible for an estimated 45 Miles of roads or 56% of the total.

THE FOLLOWING LIST IS NOT IN THE JURISDICTION OF BRIMFIELD TOWNSHIP FOR ANY MAINTENANCE

STATE

State Route 43

Interstate 76

COUNTY

Mogadore Road

Old Forge Road

Ranfield Road

Sandy Lake Road

Sunnybrook Road (South of Tallmadge Road)

Saxe Road (State Route 43 to Congress Lake Road)

County Road 18 / Tallmadge Road

PRIVATE DRIVES

Marsh Landing Estates Subdivision

Marsh Landing Drive

Deer Trace Drive

Tree View Circle

Fawn Circle

Forest Brook Circle

Mallard Circle

Beaver Creek Circle

Turtle Bay Circle

Just Cricket

Parliament Drive

Lancaster Lane

Picadilly Court

Tudor Lane

Westminster Lane

Pleasant Lakes Subdivision

Creekside:

Creekside Drive

Valley View Court

Plum Drive

Greenhaven Court

Lakeside:

Lakeview Court

Glenview Court

Overlook:

Covington Oval

Ledge Court

Cambridge Court

Chauncey Lane

Prescott Pike:

Jasmine Drive

Lucia Lane

Barker Blvd

Copper Creek:

Copper Court

Big Sky Blvd

Boulder Lane

Breckenridge Drive

Arapahoe Trail

Waterford Pointe:

Waterford Drive

Others:

Lightning Lane

Fountain Drive

Woodglen Drive

Cedarwood Drive

Sandalwood Oval

Sandalwood Blvd

Aarons Way

Cascades Blvd (Sutton Crossings)

Wilson Drive

Rebecca Ave

Robin Hill Lane (Gravel section)

Oakwood Estates Drive

Holiday Drive

Maplecrest Entrance @ Meijer Gas Station

Walmart Entrance

Please review the Brimfield Township Electronic Sign Advertising Guideline by clicking this link.

Once you have reviewed the guidelines, please e-mail your event information to me, Joe Jamison in one of two methods.

1. Attach a 384 x 192 image (jpeg or png) that you want to be displayed with a start and end date (if different than the event date). Limit of two images each displayed for 5 seconds
2. Include what you want displayed on the sign keeping in mind the size of the sign (more text means a smaller font), the date you want to start to display your event, the end date if different from the event date, background color, and text colors. There is a limit of two slides per event each displayed for 5 seconds.

There is a limit of one event per group displayed at a time so if you send in more than one event please make sure the start and end dates do not overlap.