Frequently Asked Questions

The Miami Township Police Department is always looking for qualified candidates with the desire to serve the community as a police officer. The application process is always open. Applicants must fill out a complete application and answer the history questionnaire found on the Employment page of this website. Applicants should scroll down the employment page to locate the job opening. Please call (937) 433-2301 during the police department’s regular business hours, Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

In an emergency, call 911 immediately from any wired or wireless phone. An emergency is any situation that requires immediate assistance from the police department, fire department or emergency medical services. Examples include: • A fire • A crime, especially if it is in progress • A car crash, especially if someone is injured • A medical emergency, such as someone who is unconscious, gasping for air or not breathing, experiencing an allergic reaction, having chest pain, having uncontrollable bleeding, or any other symptoms that require immediate medical attention. If you are in need of non-emergency police or fire service, in other words an emergency does not exist and you don’t need an immediate police, fire, or EMS response, please call 937-296-2558.

When you call 911, be prepared to answer the call-taker’s questions, which may include: • The location of the emergency, including the street address • The phone number you are calling from • The nature of the emergency Details about the emergency, such as a physical description of a person who may have committed a crime, a description of any fire that may be burning, or a description of any injuries or symptoms being experienced by a person having a medical emergency Remember, the call-taker’s questions are important to get the right kind of help to you quickly. Be prepared to follow any instructions the call-taker gives you. Many 911 centers can tell you exactly what to do to help in an emergency until help arrives, such as providing step-by-step instructions to aid someone who is chocking or needs first aid or CPR. Finally, do not hang up until the call-taker instructs you to hang up. If you dial 911 by mistake, or if a child in your home dials 911 when no emergency exists, do not hang up—that could make 911 officials think that an emergency exists, and possibly send responders to your location. Instead, simply explain to the call-taker what happened. If you are in need of non-emergency police or fire service, in other words an emergency does not exist and you don’t need an immediate police, fire, or EMS response, please call 937-296-2558 .

Yes, as a service to the citizens of Miami Township, the Police Department provides a “vacation house check” service. A few hours before you leave for vacation, give our courteous dispatchers a call at 937-296-2558 and provide them with information about your house while you are away. If possible, include the name of a person with emergency access to your house. As time permits, our diligent officers will check your house periodically while you are away.

The Miami Township Police Department does offer fingerprinting services. Services are offered Monday to Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The cost is $45.00. You must call to make an appointment in advance at (937) 433-2301.  They are for state and federal background checks for employment and licensing purposes, all handled electronically. 

Neighborhood Watch is a valuable crime prevention tool. If you are interested in starting a Neighborhood Watch in your area, contact Sgt. Jay Phares during regular business hours at 937-433-2301.