Community Services

The Bloomfield Township Police Department offers residents a number of free services that will help keep your home, family and business safe and secure.  Click on the links below to learn more about any of our free services and programs, or contact Community Liaison Officer Pete Matejcik at 248.433.7724 or send an email. 

Child Fingerprinting
Child Safety Seat Inspection
Citizens’ Watch Program
K-9 Demonstrations
Operation Identification
Premise Surveys
Speakers and Police Station Tours
Vacation Notification

Child Fingerprinting

The Police Department recognizes the need to have permanent identification records for your children.  The Child Fingerprint Identification Program is an opportunity for parents to obtain a set of fingerprints of their child for safekeeping.  Child Fingerprint Kits, containing everything necessary for parents to fingerprint their children, are available at the Police Department during regular business hours. Alternately, children may be fingerprinted at a community event such as the Police Department Open House or at school with a parent’s written permission. If none of the above options are possible, arrangements may be made to have a child fingerprinted at the Police Station during regular fingerprinting hours by calling 248.433.7724, or you can make arrangements through a Bloomfield Hills school Liaison Officer by telephoning 248.433.7760.  Parents will retain their child’s fingerprint card.  The Police Department DOES NOT KEEP or MAINTAIN a duplicate set of fingerprints of children who have participated in this program.

Child Safety Seat Inspection

Citizens' Watch Program

The Citizens' Watch Program is designed to deny criminals the opportunity to commit criminal offenses. Knowledge that concerned citizens will report any suspicious activity to the police department can act as a deterrent, forcing the criminal to go elsewhere. The Police Department's Investigations Division trains and supervises Citizens' Watch members. Citizens participating in the Program patrol their subdivisions in Township-supplied vehicles and have full radio contact with Central Communications and public safety dispatchers. For more information about the Citizens' Watch Program or about starting one in your subdivision, call Community Relations Officer Pete Matejcik at 248.433.7724.

K-9 Demonstrations

Officer Godlewski and Brisco, his canine partner, are the Police Department’s own K-9 unit.  As a team they search buildings, track suspects, and respond to narcotics calls. Brisco, trained as a "narcotics detection dog," is capable of sniffing out illegal drugs. Officer Godlewski and Brisco are available for demonstrations for special events, Brownie, Cub Scout, Girl Scout or Boy Scout activities. To arrange for a K-9 demonstration, telephone the Police Administration at 248.433.7750.

Operation Identification

Operation Identification is available to all Bloomfield Township residents and businesses. Citizens etch their Michigan driver's license number on household and business valuables using an etcher supplied by the Police Department. The driver's license number enables easy identification of the property's owner in the event of theft.  To obtain an etcher on loan, telephone the Investigations Division at 248.433.7760.

Premise Surveys

Bloomfield Township residents and business owners are encouraged to request a Premise Survey to determine the security of their home or business establishment. An experienced detective will perform an in-depth site examination to identify deficiencies or security risks, and provide practical suggestions to minimize criminal opportunity at the home or place of business.  Surveys are usually conducted during normal business hours.  We will, however, do our best to accommodate your schedule.  To make an appointment for a Premise Survey, contact Community Relations Officer Pete Matejcik at 248.433.7724.

Speakers and Police Station Tours

The Police Department would appreciate the opportunity to give your civic group a tour of our station.  Even large groups can be accommodated.  In addition, officers are available to speak at community meetings. To arrange for a tour or a speaker, call the Police Administration Office at 248.433.7750.

Vacation Notification

Whether you’re heading for warmer weather down south or a vacation up north, before you leave please contact the Police Department at 248.433.7755 to let us know when you’ll be departing and returning.  Call load permitting, we will adjust our patrol activities in your neighborhood.  You may also download the PDF Vacation Notification Form here and drop it off at the Police Department before you leave.

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