Students that will be attending Kindergarten and First Grade in the fall of this year are eligible. Students are eligible to attend the program once and may not repeat it without prior approval.

Safety City will be presented at Robert Frost Elementary, 270 N. Spring Road.

• The class meets Monday through Friday for two weeks, June 1 – 12, 2026.
• Children attend either the morning session (9:30 am to 11:30 am) or the afternoon session (12:30 pm to 2:30 pm).
• Graduation ceremonies are held on the last day of the program at Westerville North High School. Families are invited to the graduation.

Experienced teachers instruct the children in a classroom situation, assisted by qualified teenage helpers. Members of the Westerville Fire and Police Divisions are in attendance each day.

Some activities include a school bus ride, puppet show, fire station visit, police cruiser tour, and activities in Safety Town.

You must register using the link provided in the original source (not included here). Online registration begins February 20, 2026. Safety City is a popular program and spots fill up quickly. You will receive an email confirmation upon successful enrollment.

• The registration fee must be paid by credit card only (Visa, MasterCard, and Discover). No checks will be accepted.
• The fee includes a student Safety City T-shirt.
• Registration will remain open until the program fills up or when classes begin.

 To complete your registration, you will need:

• A credit card
• Parent contact information
• Emergency contacts
• Child’s medical history and preferred physician
• Child’s shirt size
• Person(s) you will authorize to pick up your child during Safety City

The registration is non-transferable. Refunds are permitted until May 5th, minus a $15 processing fee. After May 6th, the registration fee is non-refundable.

Once a class fills up, you will not be able to choose that class as an option when registering.

• Commercial solicitation involves individuals or organizations attempting to sell goods or services door-to-door.
• Non-commercial canvassing typically includes activities like religious or political outreach and charitable fundraising.

There are three main categories of commercial solicitation permits in Westerville:

• Promoter Permit: Best for companies with multiple sales representatives. It includes the company license plus six (6) individual representative permits.
• 1-Year Individual Permit: For a single person planning to solicit throughout the year.
• 90-Day Individual Permit: For a single person planning a short-term or seasonal campaign.

All fees are non-refundable and must be paid through the portal before your application is submitted for police review.

• Promoter Permit: $240.00 (Includes up to 6 reps).
• Additional Reps (for Promoters): $20.00 per person beyond the initial six.
• 1-Year Individual: $120.00
• 90-Day Individual: $75.00
• ID Card Replacement: $10.00

To avoid a denial (and loss of your non-refundable fee), ensure your digital files are clear and meet these standards:

• Color Photo ID: A clear, color copy of a valid Driver’s License for every individual who will be at doors.
• Background Check (BCI/FBI): Required for every person seeking a permit.
  • Scope: The check must include both Ohio BCI and Federal FBI records
  • Important: BCI documents must be available before starting the application.
  • The 30-Day Rule: Per City Ordinance, the background check must be dated within 30 days of your application date. Older reports will be rejected.
  • Find a Webcheck® Location at https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/Business/Services-for-Business/WebCheck/Webcheck-Community-Listing
• Transient Vendor’s License: Proof of your Ohio Department of Taxation license (if required by State law).
• Authorization Letter (Promoters only): A letter on company letterhead authorizing the applicant to act on the company's behalf.

Failure to follow these rules can lead to the immediate revocation of your permit:

• Hours: You may only solicit between 9:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.
• Displaying ID: You must wear and prominently display your City-issued Solicitors Identification Card at all times.
• No Soliciting Signs: You must respect all "No Soliciting" or "No Peddlers" signs posted on private property.
• No Solicitation Registry: You are legally required to check the City’s registry monthly and skip all addresses on that list.
• Conduct: If a resident asks you to leave, you must do so peacefully and immediately

Once you submit your application, pay the fee, and upload all required documents (including background checks), the Westerville Division of Police will begin their review. The timeline varies based on volume, but you will receive an email notification as soon as a status update is available.

You may report a problem with a solicitor through the non-emergency Westerville Police Division phone line at (614) 882-7444.

• Authorized solicitors must wear and prominently display their City-issued Solicitor ID Badge at all times.
• Solicitation is permitted between the hours of 9 a.m. - 9 p.m., Monday - Sunday.
• Solicitors must peacefully and immediately leave the property at the resident’s request.

• For Individuals: The Westerville Division of Police will review your background check and ID. You will receive an email once approved or if more information is needed.
• For Promoters: You must now go into your portal dashboard and complete the "Rep Incl" (Representative Included) tiles for each of your six people. Your permit will not be finalized until these individual backgrounds are reviewed.
• Timeline: Review times vary, but we process applications as quickly as possible. You will be notified via email of any status changes.

If you have questions regarding the Safety City program or registration, please email westervillesafetyeducation@gmail.com

Call (614) 882-7444 to:

• File a report
• Report suspicious persons, vehicles or activity
• Report a crime (not in progress)
• Report non-injury accidents