Fort Shawnee Police Department

Fort Shawnee Police Department serves Lima, OH. Amanda Road Lima, OH 45804 Chief Robert Kohli Shawnee Township Police Department Mission Statement: Our purpose is to ensure the safety and security of the Shawnee Township community, in partnership with our citizens. Our mission is accomplished by delivering high quality professional police services, mindful of the constitutional rights of all persons. Shawnee Township Police Department was created on March 1 st , 1972. Today the department has grown to meet the demands of the residents and industries within it. Now the department is composed of Chief Robert Kohli, three sergeants, three detectives, two school resource officers and six full-time patrol officers. The department’s most notable achievement in 2025 is the expansion of the dispatch center and the renovation of the police department. Unknown by most, Shawnee dispatchers handle more than just calls for service for the police and fire departments. Non-emergency: (419) 991-8706. Dial 911 for emergencies.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Lima city, OH has an estimated population of 35,304.