New Officer Joins Jefferson Village Police Department
Local Government — Jefferson
Jefferson Village welcomed a new officer to its police force at the start of Monday's council meeting.
Mayor Steven Sekanina opened the June 1 Jefferson Village Council meeting with the swearing in of new Patrolman Elijah Monroe. Monroe took the oath of office before council members, pledging to faithfully execute the duties of a police officer for the village and to uphold the constitutions of the United States and the state of Ohio. A New Face From the Cleveland Area Monroe joins the department from the Cleveland area and brings several years of law enforcement experience. He is eager to become part of the Jefferson community and looks forward to meeting and serving residents and visitors of the village. Council members present were Belden, Bradek, Damon, Febel, Roderick and Skinner. Photo: Village of Jefferson, Ohio - Municipal Government Facebook page
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Jefferson Village's new police officer?
Patrolman Elijah Monroe is the newest officer of the Jefferson Village Police Department. He joins from the Cleveland area and brings several years of law enforcement experience, and was sworn in at the June 1, 2026 council meeting.
Who swore in the new patrolman?
Mayor Steven Sekanina opened the June 1, 2026 Jefferson Village Council meeting with the swearing in of Patrolman Elijah Monroe, who pledged to faithfully execute the duties of a police officer and to uphold the constitutions of the United States and the state of Ohio.
Which council members were present?
Council members present at the June 1, 2026 meeting were Belden, Bradek, Damon, Febel, Roderick and Skinner.