In Case of Emergency please call 911
or (440) 526-1234
Brecksville Police Department
9020 Brecksville Road
Brecksville, Ohio 44141
Non-emergency: (440) 526-8900
Fax.: (440) 546-2002
email: police@brecksville.oh.us
The email above is not monitored 24/7.
If you need immediate assistance,
please call (440) 526-8900
Public Records email: bpdrecordsclerks@brecksville.oh.us
Project Childsafe supplies the Police Department with gun locks to distribute free of charge to those in need.
NSSF’s (National Shooting Sports Foundation) Top Ten Safety Tips include:
Always keep the firearm’s muzzle pointed in a safe direction. A “safe direction” means that the gun is pointed so that even if an accidental discharge occurred, it would not result in injury.
Always keep your finger off the trigger until you actually intend to shoot. When handling a gun, rest your finger outside the trigger guard or along the side of the gun. Don’t touch the trigger until you are actually ready to fire.
Firearms should be unloaded when not actually in use. Whenever you pick up a gun, such as when removing it from or returning it to storage, remember to point it in a safe direction and make sure it is unloaded.
Be sure you know how your firearm operates: read the manual on your firearm, know how to safely open and close the action of the firearm and know how to safely remove any ammunition from the firearm and its magazine.
Store your firearms in a locked cabinet, safe, gun vault or storage case when not in use, ensuring they are in a location inaccessible by children and cannot be handled by anyone without your permission.
Store your ammunition in a locked location separate from firearms.
Use a gun locking device that renders the firearm inoperable when not in use. A gun lock should be used as an additional safety precaution and not as a substitute for secure storage.
Make sure young people in your home are aware of and understand the safety guidelines concerning firearms. Have them sign the Project ChildSafe Pledge for young people—a reminder that if they find an unattended firearm in their home or a neighbor’s to not touch it, and tell an adult.
Always unload, clean and place your firearms in their secure storage location immediately after returning from a hunting trip or a day at the range.
Educate everyone in your family about firearms safety.
The Brecksville Police Department encourages all gun owners to be responsible and follow all firearm safety rules. To help keep your firearm safe, the Brecksville Police Department has free gun locks available at the police station. Individuals requesting gun locks do not have to sign anything or give their name and no log is kept as to who is getting them. There is no limit to how many gun locks you can get, however we ask you only take how many you actually need.
To request a gun lock or more information, contact police@brecksville.oh.us