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  • PRESS CONFERENCE: THU. 01/18 @ 10AM

    PRESS CONFERENCE: THU. 01/18 @ 10AM

    familes-against-narcoticsWe are proud to announce a joint partnership between Families Against Narcotics (FAN) and the Chesterfield Township Department of Public Safety with the creation of a new COMEBACK Quick Response Team

    The COMEBACK initiative is a compassionate effort to support community members whose lives have been affected by substance use. The Quick Response Team (QRT) is a specialized unit consisting of a plainclothes police officer, certified peer recovery coach, and family recovery coach. This dedicated team conducts visits to people in the community who have survived a non-fatal overdose or had contact with first responders as a result of their substance use.

    The primary goal of the QRT is to establish contact with the individual. The team will meet the person and their family where they’re at, offering compassion and support while facilitating access to harm-reduction resources, peer support services, case management, and other recovery services. Additionally, they connect individuals and their families with valuable community resources.

    Since its inception in February of 2020, FAN’s COMEBACK QRT initiative has continued to expand and will now be operating out of the following police departments across the state: Sterling Heights, Roseville, Midland, Saginaw, Ferndale, Waterford, Bay City, Allen Park, Berkley, Madison Heights, Gaylord, Grayling, Troy, Oak Park, Farmington Hills, Southfield, Center Line, Keego Harbor, City of Wayne, Royal Oak, and Chesterfield Township.

    FAN and their collaborating agencies are out to prove that when it comes to the disease of addiction, compassion truly is greater than stigma.

    Chesterfield Township Director of Public Safety Brian Bassett is looking forward to having a COMEBACK QRT working out of his department. “We recognize the significance of the opioid epidemic and are committed to assisting the individuals and families in our community that have been impacted by this crisis,” he declared. “Partnering with Families Against Narcotics and their COMEBACK Quick Response Team gives our first responders additional resources to support those struggling with addiction. Community-based recovery programs have been proven to help break the cycle of addiction and we look forward to having these resources available to our community.”

    Erin Whitkopf, Program Director for the COMEBACK QRT, is also excited about Chesterfield’s participation. “FAN has a longstanding partnership with the Chesterfield Township Department of Public Safety through our self-referral program, Hope Not Handcuffs,” she noted. “With the introduction of QRT, we are expanding our services to reach people who have been affected by substance use but may not know how to seek out the help they deserve. We are bringing resources right to their doorsteps because we’re dedicated to supporting the community as a whole.”

    Whitkopf added that FAN collaborates with their public safety partners by “providing them with tools to better support the people they serve. We appreciate the commitment of officers who recognize the importance of this type of outreach and are actively invested in the well-being of everyone in their community.”

    Chesterfield Township will be the fourth law enforcement agency in Macomb County to have a COMEBACK Quick Response Team.

    Please join us for this press conference to learn more about this new partnership. Speakers will include Director Bassett from the Chesterfield Township Department of Public Safety, Macomb County Prosecutor Peter Lucido, and Dunya Barash, Director of Operations for Families Against Narcotics.

    You can download the Media Advisory PDF by clicking here.

  • Chesterfield Township Department of Public Safety Conducts Mock Traffic Stops for New Drivers

    Chesterfield Township Department of Public Safety Conducts Mock Traffic Stops for New Drivers

    The Chesterfield Township Department of Public Safety launched a new program on Saturday, April 29, 2023, called Please Stop Me, a new community program that provides a safe environment for teen drivers to experience a traffic stop.

    The Please Stop Me program allows for new/teen drivers to get pulled over in a safe and controlled environment to experience how to handle being pulled over by a police officer. The new/teen drivers are with a parent and in their own vehicle for this mock traffic stop, and are instructed as to what documents the officer needs to see, how to respond, etc.

    “Being stopped by the police is stressful for anyone. We want to work with our new drivers and help them understand what is happening and why. The feedback we received has been positive from both the new drivers and their parents. We look forward to offering this program again in the future,” said Director of Public Safety/Chief of Police Brian Bassett.

    This program is available to high school students with a valid driver’s license or driving permit who live in the Chesterfield Township area. Participants in the program must bring their license or permit, vehicle registration, proof of insurance, and a parent or legal guardian with identification.

    On April 29th, we had 14 new/teen drivers participate in the event, along with their parent, and three traffic officers pulled them over for running through a stop sign. The event was well received by everyone involved. A second Please Stop Me event will be planned for the fall.

  • Salt River Nature Center Vandalized

    Salt River Nature Center Vandalized

    CRIME ALERT: Salt River Nature Center on Hooker Rd. was vandalized on three occasions by three different suspects. All three incidents occurred on June 9th between 5pm and 10pm. These offenses include uprooting potted flowers, riding a dirt bike through the flower beds, and kicking over a flower pot spilling the flowers and dirt. Anyone with information please contact Detective Walsh at 586-949-3657.

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  • 2022 Chesterfield Public Safety Annual Report

    2022 Chesterfield Public Safety Annual Report

    The Chesterfield Township Department of Public Safety 2022 Annual Report is now available to download or view online.  The report includes a wide variety of statistics and information related to administration, operations, staffing changes, community programs, new equipment, maintenance and upgrades for both the police and fire departments.

    You may download a PDF copy of the report by CLICKING THIS LINK

  • Press Release: Hit & Run Accident Injures 7 Yr Old Girl

    Press Release: Hit & Run Accident Injures 7 Yr Old Girl

    UPDATE 05/12/2023

    The Chesterfield Twp Police Detective Bureau has spent many hours investigating this Hit and Run crash which caused serious injury to a seven year old girl. A suspect has been identified and the Kia K5 that crashed into the little girl has been impounded. The suspect is a 28 year old male from New Haven Michigan. With help from the public and much time and energy spent by the investigating detectives resulted in this suspect being identified. The suspect is now cooperating with this continuing investigation. Criminal charges will be presented to the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office early next week. Thank You to all that helped in this tragic hit and run. Fortunately the little girl is at home healing with her family and expected to be OK with much continuing medical

    UPDATE 05/03/2023

    The Chesterfield Township Police Detective Bureau has been spending much time investigating this Hit-and-Run crash that caused serious injury to a 7 year old girl in the evening of Apr 27th, 2023 in the area of Gratiot Ave and 23 Mile Rd.

    The suspect vehicle has been narrowed down to a 2020 to 2022 Kia K5 light in color. This vehicle will have minor driver side headlight damage.

    If you have any information on this Hit and Run traffic crash please call Det. Lee 586-949-3426

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    ORIGINAL POST:

    On Thursday April 27th at approx. 9:00 pm, Chesterfield Township Police were dispatched to a hit-and-run pedestrian accident resulting in injuries on Gratiot just north of 23 Mile Rd. The officers found that a vehicle struck a 7-year-old girl, when she was attempting to cross the street with her older sister. It was discovered that the child had suffered significant injuries. The vehicle that struck the child did not stop and fled on north bound on Gratiot Ave.

    The victim was cared for by Chesterfield Township Fire / Rescue personnel and she was transported to an area hospital by Medstar Ambulance. The child is currently in critical but stable condition.

    The Chesterfield Township Police Crash Investigators and the Detective Bureau are investigating the hit-and-run crash involving the child pedestrian. The suspect driver is unknown. The initial crash investigation shows the suspect vehicle to possibly be a white or black 2020 to 2022 Kia Optima sedan and should have light damage to the front of the vehicle.

    If you have any information about this hit-and-run investigation, please contact Detective Lee at 586-949-3426.

  • Press Release: Hit and Run Accident

    Press Release: Hit and Run Accident

    During the early morning hours of Sunday Apr 16th, 2023, Chesterfield Township Police were dispatched to a hit and run traffic crash resulting in injuries on I-94 near 21 Mile Rd. The officers found an injured Sterling Heights man sitting in his vehicle parked near the shoulder of I-94. He had suffered significant injuries when he was struck by another I-94 motorist while he was standing outside his broken down vehicle making repairs. The vehicle that struck the man did not stop and fled the scene on I-94.

    The victim was cared for by Chesterfield Township Fire / Rescue personnel and he was transported to an area hospital by Medstar Ambulance.  Fortunately, the victim has been released from the hospital.

    The Chesterfield Township Police Detective Bureau is investigating the hit and run crash. The suspect driver and vehicle are unknown. The initial crash investigation shows the suspect vehicle maybe an unknown color 2022 Ram 1500 pickup and should have significant passenger side crash damage.

    If you have any information about this hit and run investigation, please contact Detective Connell at 586-949-3829.

  • Accepting Applications for Part-Time Public Service Aide/Cadet 4/15-4/25

    Accepting Applications for Part-Time Public Service Aide/Cadet 4/15-4/25

    UP TO 29 HOURS PER WEEK – WAGES:  $20.24 PER HOUR

    A dynamic and exciting employment opportunity to start building a career in law enforcement which allows the candidate to gain valuable experience, training, and exposure in many aspects of police work while still attending college.  Candidate will become an integral part of supporting the Chesterfield Twp. Dept. of Public Safety – Police mission by performing specific tasks, functions, and duties while assisting CHPD personnel.  These include but are not limited to: Township parks and property security patrol, fielding certain lobby reports, monitoring and directing parking, fingerprinting, handling of property, vehicle transfers, ride-a-long participation, and performing general duties while assisting CHPD officers.  This opportunity would allow the candidate the potential for Police Academy Sponsorship as well as employment with CHPD as a certified police officer.

    • 40 hours Annual Paid Sick/Medical Leave
    • Uniforms & Equipment Provided
    • CPR & First Aid Training
    • Cadet to Police Officer Academy Sponsorship Program
    • Ride-a-Longs
    • Flexible scheduling/will accommodate college schedule

    MIN QUALIFICATIONS:

    • Must be a high school graduate or equivalent
    • At least 18 years of age
    • Able to pass the required physical examination and drug screening as a condition of employment.
    • Must be a student enrolled or a graduate of an accredited college – Criminal Justice program or related field.
    • Possess a valid U.S. Motor Vehicle Operators License and have a good driving record.
    • Must not have been convicted of a felony or have a serious record of misdemeanor arrests and or traffic violations.
    • Must successfully complete any and all training that the department deems necessary that is associated with the position.

    APPLY ONLINE AT

    https://chesterfieldtwp.applicantpro.com/jobs
    The Charter Township of Chesterfield is an Equal Opportunity Employer

  • 2023 Open House – Sat. May 13th 12PM-3PM

    2023 Open House – Sat. May 13th 12PM-3PM

    The Chesterfield Township Police Department cordially invites you to attend our 2023 Open House! Tour our police station and view demonstrations of our ‘tools of the trade’. Learn about accident reconstruction, SWAT, evidence processing and more. Explore our vehicles and find out what it’s like to sit in the front seat (or back seat) of a real patrol car.

    This year, we are introducing our new Kids Corner, with new activities and programs for all ages. There will be bounce houses, an obstacle course, coloring contest, emergency vehicles, fire trucks, Joe Ballor Towing, a helicopter landing onsite and more!

    We will also be making ‘Justin Mello kID Print’ ID badges for the children and providing health screening services – both FREE of charge!

    If that’s not enough – there will also be FREE hot dogs, chips, soda and more! T-shirts and other items will be available for sale from the ‘Friends of Chesterfield Police’ organization.

  • Please Stop Me – Apr. 29th 10:00AM

    Please Stop Me – Apr. 29th 10:00AM

    Please join us April 29th as the Chesterfield Police Department launches a new community program, Please Stop Me, to provide a safe environment for new drivers to experience a traffic stop. Please Stop Me is set for Saturday, April 29 at 10:00am.  For more information and to register for this event, please call 586-949-3878 or email tjacobs@chesterfieldpolice.org

    Please Stop Me will allow teen drivers to experience a traffic stop in a safe and controlled environment. The program will focus on the safety of citizens as well as officers during traffic stops. New drivers will learn the various reasons for traffic stops and what to do if they are ever involved in a traffic accident.

    Please Stop Me is open to high school students with a valid driver’s license or driving permit. Drivers must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Participants must bring their valid driver’s license or driving permit, vehicle registration and proof of insurance. Parents and legal guardians must also bring identification.

    For more information and to register for this event, please call 586-949-3878 or email tjacobs@chesterfieldpolice.org

  • Press Release: Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest of Couple With Narcotics, Cash & Firearm

    Press Release: Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest of Couple With Narcotics, Cash & Firearm

    The Chesterfield Township Police Department has arrested a Macomb County couple in possession of Crystal Methamphetamine, Cocaine, over $21,000 in cash, and a shotgun with ammunition. The arrests were a result of a traffic stop and the investigation into an Operating While Intoxicated incident. The couple were then lodged at the Macomb County Jail and the cash, drugs, and shotgun have been seized by the Chesterfield Township Police Department.