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Chief Braun stresses school‑safety vigilance; police to track delivery and Rumpke pickup complaints; Citizens Police Academy, Touch‑a‑Truck announced
Summary
Chief Braun urged residents to report suspicious activity, announced the Citizens Police Academy starting Oct. 9, promoted a Touch‑a‑Truck event Sept. 20 and said the department is investigating delivery truck stops and Rumpke pickup time complaints.
Chief John Braun told the trustees the Delhi Police Department is accepting applications for a Citizens Police Academy that begins Oct. 9 and encouraged residents to call the non‑emergency number if they see suspicious activity. "If you're thinking, well, I don't wanna call 911. Well, then call 922‑0060 and just tell them what you saw," Braun said. "Never ever a bother. Call us anytime."
Braun also announced a Touch‑a‑Truck family event for Sept. 20 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Delhi Town Square featuring police, fire, public works and towing vehicles; the department asked residents to attend the event and said the lawn concert following that day will feature a performance by The Remains.
On code‑compliance and neighborhood concerns, Braun said Ohio law allows delivery trucks to stop briefly on roadways to unload, and the department will investigate repeated issues if residents report them. He said he was working on complaints about Rumpke garbage trucks allegedly starting collections too early and would report back after following up.
Trustees and Chief Braun also discussed solicitors going door‑to‑door: registered solicitors receive a list of addresses that do not permit solicitation and residents may obtain a sticker from the police department to avoid solicitations. Trustee Seavey urged residents to call the department if vendors are aggressive; Braun said the department will revoke permits if vendors are discourteous or aggressive.
Why it matters: school start, drop‑off and pickup increase pedestrian and traffic risk; clear lines for reporting and enforcement help the department target recurring problems and protect children and neighborhoods.
