Community Programs

Auxiliary Police Unit

Auxiliary Officers for the City of Hudson are non-commissioned and unarmed officers who assist Patrol Officers. Learn more here.

Background Checks & Fingerprinting

If you live or work in Hudson and need to be fingerprinted or have a background check performed, HPD can assist you.

Bicycle Registration

Hudson residents can register their bicycles with HPD. The bike registration database may be used to potentially recover lost/stolen bicycles.

Caught Being Good

HPD established this program for elementary school aged children from about 5 to 11 or 12 for doing good things. The program is designed to promote positive relationships with children in Hudson and Hudson Police officers.

Prescription Medication Drop box

Sponsored by the Summit County Health District and your local community, the City of Hudson Police Department has an unused medications disposal box located in the lobby.

Safe Haven for Newborns

Safe Internet Exchange Zone

The Hudson Police Department is pleased to provide our residents with a secure meeting place in the parking lot and/or lobby of the Hudson Police Department.

Safe Schools, Safe Community

To help prevent activities that could negatively impact our community, we have contracted with Security Voice, an outside company, to provide an anonymous helpline that you can use to let us know about and try to prevent problems before they happen.

Vacation Watch Program

The Hudson Police Department offers this service to residents when they are away for periods of less than 30 days.