Auburn Hills Welcomes New Police Chief Jeff Baker (City of Auburn Hills, May 30, 2018) Auburn Hills, MI – The City of Auburn Hills, a dynamic community committed to innovation and growth, is pleased to announce the appointment of its new Chief of Police, Jeff Baker. The appointment by the City Council was confirmed at…
Ferndale Hires Outside Experts to Review Police Department (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 16, 2018) Ferndale, MI- Ferndale is following through with the promise to dig deep into the Police Department following the early retirement of Chief Collins and several unsavory news stories about the department. At Monday’s City Council there was a unanimous decision to…
Three Murders and One Apparent Suicide in Keego Harbor (Keego Harbor Police, Feb. 16, 2018) The Keego Harbor Police Department is sad to report that on Friday, February 16, 2018 at approximately 0810 hours Keego Harbor Officers responded to a welfare check at a residence in the 2300 block of Cass Lake Road in Keego…
Troy Council Holds off on Medical Marijuana Facility Decision (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 24, 2018) Troy, MI – Troy City Council met for a work session Monday with an audience of about 30 residents and guests to discuss whether the City should opt in, opt out or do nothing in regard to allowing medical marijuana…
Troy Council Holds off on Medical Marijuana Facility Decision (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 24, 2018) Troy, MI – Troy City Council met for a work session Monday with an audience of about 30 residents and guests to discuss whether the City should opt in, opt out or do nothing in regard to allowing medical marijuana…
Man Arrested for Littering on Roundtree Drive in Troy (Troy Police, Dec. 29, 2017) Troy, MI – Roundtree Drive, East of John R Road, 12/18/2017, 11:29 PM: Officer observed the driver of a silver 2014 GMC Acadia traveling northbound on John R Road with a bag of garage on the hood of the vehicle. The…
Drunk Driver Sends Powerful Thank You to Auburn Hills Police Officer (Auburn Hills Police Chief Doreen Olko, Dec. 3, 2017) Auburn Hills, MI – Just before Thanksgiving we received an interesting delivery at the station for Officer Ian Hodges. It was simply dropped off with very little fanfare. Ian wasn’t working so my assistant Quentessa…
Troy Police Help Free Boy Caught in Pedals, Bring Him New Bicycle at Hospital (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 29, 2017) Troy, MI – A family is grateful after Troy Police went over and above the call of duty to help a five-year-old boy who was injured and lost his bicycle Tuesday night. Mary and her…
Intoxicated Roseville Officer Drove Wrong Way on Woodward, Driven Home by Ferndale Police (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 29, 2017) Ferndale, MI— Charges are being brought against a Roseville police officer who drove the wrong way on Woodward Avenue, but only weeks later, after the Police Chief learned that officers on the night in question let…
Details Released in Ortonville Shooting, Suspect Still at Large (Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, Nov. 15, 2017) Ortonville, MI – The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Brandon Township Substation is investigating the attempted murder of two Brandon Township residents, who were both shot in the head in the evening of November 14, 2017, in the 90 block…
Farmington Hills Celebrates Police Promotions (City of Farmington Hills, Nov. 1, 2017) Farmington Hills, MI -The recent retirement of Assistant Chief Matthew Koehn resulted in several promotions and the creation of a new Administrative Staff Assistant Chief position. The Administrative Staff Assistant Chief will be responsible for the introduction of several new technologies, Police Department…
Bloomfield Hills Public Safety Open House Sept. 17 Bloomfield Hills, MI – This spectacular event will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, September 17th at the City Hall Complex, located at 45 E. Long Lake Rd. in Bloomfield Hills. There will be food, activities and safety demonstrations for all ages. A 50-50 raffle…
Novi Police Earn Elite CALEA Accreditation (City of Novi, July 29, 2017) Novi, MI – The Novi Police Department joined an elite group of law enforcement agencies from across the nation today when it received accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). Known as the “gold standard” in law enforcement accreditation,…
Madison Heights Police Give Tours, Bike Rodeo (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 11, 2017) Madison Heights, MI – Madison Heights Police have these goggles that make it seem like the person wearing them is under the influence of drugs or alcohol. That combined with a simple bicycle skills course made for a memorable experience to teach…
County Sheriff, Chiefs from Southfield, Oak Park, Farmington Hills Discuss Race (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 8, 2017) Southfield, MI – What are the results of taking a proactive approach to community policing and addressing racial inequities? Police Chiefs from through SE Michigan and Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard were among the speakers at the Race…
Ferndale Schools Kids Get Celebrity Guest Readers (videos) (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 14, 2017) Ferndale, MI – Students in Ferndale Upper and Ferndale Lower Elementary Schools had special guest visitors Friday in celebration of National Reading Month. State Representative Robert Wittenberg of the 27th District read to two classes on Friday and had several other…
Ferndale Police Launch Hope Not Handcuffs to Assist Addicts with Recovery (City of Ferndale, Feb. 1, 2017) Ferndale, MI – Residents suffering from addiction will have better access to treatment without fear of jail time with the launch Tuesday of the Hope Not Handcuffs program. The program is being implemented across Macomb County and through…
Royal Oak Officials to Discuss 12 Mile Road Speed Limit Increase Royal Oak, MI – Should the speed limit on 12 Mile Road be raised? This question will be discussed at Monday’s Royal Oak City Commission meeting. According to the agenda packet, the City of Royal Oak and the Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC)…
Oak Park Public Safety Open House Sept. 24 (EVENT page) Oak Park, MI – Come check out the Oak Park Public Safety department which handles police and fire services for the city. The open house is Saturday, Sept. 24 from 1-4pm at 13800 Oak Park Blvd. There will be tours, photo ops, gift bags and…
Royal Oak Police Cops & Donuts Crime Prevention Mtg. Oct 11 (Event Page) Royal Oak, MI – The Royal Oak Crime Prevention Council is hosting another Neighborhood Meeting with Deputy Chief Mike Frazier of the ROPD. A survey of residents’ topics of interest will be used to determine the agenda for the presentation. Go to…