Policies

Learn more about the policies of the Shaker Heights Police Department.

Bias Free Policing Policy

The Shaker Heights Police Department is committed to the fair and bias-free treatment of all people. Click here to view the policy in its entirety.

Body Worn Cameras & Dashcam Video Systems

It is the Department’s philosophy that the use of DMVARS recordings will assist in improving agency transparency, strengthening police accountability, and building trust in the community we serve. Click here to view the policy in its entirety.

Duty to Intervene Policy

All members must recognize and act upon the duty to intervene to prevent or stop and member from conducting any act that is unethical or violates law or policy. Click here to view the policy in its entirety.

Racial Profiling Statement

The City of Shaker Heights and the Shaker Heights Police Department unequivocally reject and denounce  the practice of racial profiling. Read the statement (PDF).

Response to Threats Policy

It is the policy of the Shaker Heights Police Department that members will use only that amount of force which is objectively reasonable, and apply de-escalation techniques when possible, to take a subject into custody or otherwise bring an incident under control while protecting the safety of the member and others. Click here to view the policy in its entirety.

Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) 

It is the policy of the Shaker Heights Police Department that sUAS shall be deployed only for specific public safety missions and  only by trained and authorized personnel. Click here to read the policy in its entirety.

License Plate Reader (LPR) Policy

The Shaker Heights Police Department utilizes license plate readers LPRs for crime prevention and investigative purposes. The city currently has 18 Flock brand LPRs and one Leonardo LPR (managed by Cuyahoga County).  Access to view photographs of license plates is only shared with local and state law enforcement agencies for 30 days.  View the policy in its entirety.