The Gates Mills Police Departments Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) program has been in existence since 1992. D.A.R.E. was originally developed in 1983 by the Los Angeles Police Department in conjunction with the Unified School District. One of the unique features of this program is the use of certified and trained police officers as instructors. The goal is to educate students with accurate information about drugs and to give them the necessary skills to make good life decisions.

The Gates Mills Police Department is a community orientated, full-service Police Department. Here are some of the services that we are able to provide to our Village residents:

The Gates Mills Police Department is committed to providing the highest level of public service and safety to ensure the quality of life for all Village residents. It is our commitment to safeguard the lives and property of everyone who resides in or passes through the Village by the professional and impartial delivery of police services. We shall accomplish this organizational philosophy, in partnership with the community, by adhering to the following core values: