It is our hope that within these pages, you will find the information about the services we provide while proudly servicing the citizens of Clayton.

The Clayton Police Department is responsible for patrolling and protecting a city of a population of approximately 13,209 residents, 18.4 square miles of land, and 218 miles of roadways, 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year. The Police Department's current authorized strength is 20 Officers.

Chief Hamlin's responsibilities include overseeing the day-to-day operations of the members of the Police Department, Detective Bureau, and Patrol Section. He is responsible for policy and procedure development, budgeting, strategic goals and targeted actions.

If you should have any concerns, questions, comments, compliments or complaints, please feel free to contact me at mhamlin@clayton.oh.us or 937-836-3500.

Please take time to explore our website, provide your input, ask questions, comments, complaints or compliments to assist us in providing the best possible services to our community.