SGT. MICHAEL YOHE started his career with the City of Akron as a police officer in 1995. HE was promoted to sergeant in 2001 and is currently assigned to the Patrol Division on Platoon 5.

MIKE was in the first Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) class and responded to the highest number of calls involving those in crisis during the first year. When Lt. Mike Woody retired, MIKE YOHE assumed the role of CIT Coordinator. As Coordinator, he’s the primary contact for CIT for our department. SGT. YOHE plays a major role in other areas of the program which include 1) the application, selection and interviewing process 2) CIT training; and 3) the CIT Outreach Program in which police officers accompany Community Support Services caseworkers on client home visits. MIKE maintains the taser equipment and is an expert on the subject. HE also keeps inventory, supply training and record keeping.

Aside from CIT, SGT. YOHE is a SWAT Team Leader, is in charge of AMHA Metro Car 7 and the Bike Unit, which involves hiring and training officers who work detail.

MIKE graduated from the University of Akron with a Bachelor’s of Science in Biology and received a Master’s Degree in Secondary Education from Kent State University. HE is married to Judy and has two stepchildren.

SGT. YOHE’S an outdoorsman whose hobbies include canoeing, fishing, hiking and bicycling.