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The Records Bureau is responsible for maintaining all police records, which includes police reports, arrest reports, traffic accidents and traffic tickets. Records Bureau personnel also process Freedom of Information Act Requests and are responsible for registering handguns. The records clerks coordinate and input all data into the computer system, which expedites the retrieval of records when they are needed. The Records Bureau is open on Monday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and on Tuesday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information about obtaining a copy of a police report or any other questions relating to the Records Bureau, please call (586) 445-5100 and press 6 when prompted.
POLICE MOUNTAIN BIKE UNIT The Police Mountain Bike Unit consists of six officers and a supervisor. The officers received 32 hours of specialized training in the use of firearms while on a bike, evasive maneuvers and strength and conditioning. Each officer in the unit is an avid cyclist outside of the police department and in excellent physical condition. The officers patrol the city on specially equipped mountain bikes and ride in teams of two. In addition to handling various runs from dispatch and backing up other officers on the road, their primary target for patrol are areas not easily accessible with a car such as alley ways, schoolyards and shopping centers. The Mountain Bike Unit also participates in special events and parades as well as educating school children on the safe operation of a bicycle. CRIME PREVENTION UNIT The Crime Prevention Unit (C.P.U.) is currently staffed with one officer. The primary responsibility of this unit is to initiate various on-going crime prevention programs. These programs are then presented to the citizens of the community in order to educate and inform them of the latest and most effective techniques to stop crime. This is done through the administration of the Neighborhood Watch Program which organizes citizens according to the particular block they live on. Volunteers are recruited to be block leaders in their neighborhood, and they work closely with the C.P.U. Officer to identify and prevent particular types of crime in their neighborhood. The block leaders also distribute a monthly crime report published by the C.P.U. Officer to keep members apprised of criminal activity within the city. The C.P.U. Officer and block leaders conduct annual meetings with their block to answer specific questions and concerns they may have about the program or other activity on their block. In addition to conducting seminars and school programs, the C.P.U. assists uniform officers by keeping them apprised of crime trends within the city through on going crime analysis. Additionally, the C.P.U. tracks precious metal and pawn shop activity while maintaining a computer database of these transactions.
TRAFFIC SAFETY UNIT The Traffic Safety Officer (T.S.O.) is a one-man unit whose main responsibility is to investigate and follow-up on hit and run accidents. Additionally, the T.S.O. coordinates and trains the school crossing guards, compiles statistical information from accident reports and investigates all fatal accidents. The T.S.O. conducts traffic studies at the request of the traffic safety board and city planning commission when changes are considered to existing streets and building projects. The Traffic Safety unit is also trained in motor carrier enforcement.
CRITICAL RESPONSE TEAM The Critical Response Team (CRT) consists of members of the Eastpointe Police Department and the Eastpointe Fire and Rescue Department. Our CRT members all attend an MCOLES certified tactical school and train on a continual basis. Our Tactical Medical personnel receive this same training and are also state licensed Paramedics with additional tactical medical training. The mission of the Eastpointe Police CRT is to save lives. The CRT will support the Eastpointe Police Department and any other requesting law enforcement agency with a tactical response to critical incidents such as hostage situations, barricade situations, high-risk apprehensions, high-risk warrant service, personal protective operations, sniper incidents, crowd control, response to large scale school violence incidents, and other special assignments as directed by the Chief of Police. The CRT has two specialized vehicles for use in tactical situations. The Peacekeeper is an armored rescue vehicle that was donated to the CRT by the United States Air Force. The CRT also has a converted ambulance that was donated by American Medical Response (AMR). These vehicles are used to transport team members to various incidents. These vehicles were obtained and re-furbished and are maintained at no cost to the taxpayers of Eastpointe.
POLICE K-9 UNIT In the spring of 1999, the Eastpointe Police Department initiated a K-9 unit. The unit consists of Officer Randy Diegel and K-9 "Tico." EPD K9 Tico is a pure black and tan German Sheppard weighing in at a trim 71 lbs. Born in Europe on March 1 2004, Tico was trained partially by our friends across the ‘big pond’ anticipating his future in police work. With an identification number tattoo in his right ear and a passport in his paws, Tico came to the Unites States in August of 2005 to start his police career. Here in the U.S. Tico was trained in narcotics detection, area and building searches, suspect apprehension, obedience, tracking, and handler protection (his partner’s favorite!!). Tico proudly joined the Eastpointe Police Department in February of 2006 and anticipates a lengthy term of service wearing badge #198. Handled by veteran Officer Randy Diegel, Tico will also be incorporated into the Eastpointe Critical Response Team to assist with tactical operations in high risk situations. Tico and Officer Diegel patrol the streets of Eastpointe on the afternoon shift. Keep an eye out for Tico, as he also makes local public demonstration appearances. Tico and Officer Diegel’s team motto: “IN DOGS WE TRUST, WITH PAWS WE BUST” Eastpointe's first K-9, Bruiser, retired 1-1-2006.
CODE ENFORCEMENT / ANIMAL CONTROL There are two part-time employees designated to this unit, one fulfilling the position of Animal Control Officer, and one acting as Code Enforcement Officer. The individuals are civilian personnel sworn-in by the City Manager and given limited authority. The Animal Control Officer responds to animal at large complaints, removes stray animals and investigates animal bites involving citizens. They also issue violations for animal related infractions. The Code Enforcement Officer has the responsibility to enforce parking and abandoned vehicle ordinances within the city limits. The Code Enforcement Officer has authority to impound abandoned vehicles on city property and works with the Building Department to remove vehicles from private property. Current hours of operation for Code Enforcement are Monday - Friday 8:30am to 4:00pm. Current hours of operation for Animal Control are Monday - Friday 8:00pm – 3:00pm. If there are any questions related to Code Enforcement or Animal Control, please call (586) 445-5100.
RESERVE POLICE OFFICER UNIT The Police Reserve Unit currently consists of 33 sworn civilian volunteers. The officers receive training through the Macomb Police Academy as well as in-service training while on the job. Training involves the use of firearms, defensive tactics, various city ordinances and major departmental policies dealing with use of force and arrest. The Reserve Officer Unit functions primarily as support and security at various city and civic functions such as festivals, sporting events and school activities. The unit also assists in traffic control for parades and other events which require crowd control. The unit also patrols the Community Center year round and the city parks during the summer months. A specially marked vehicle has been assigned to the unit for transportation of its officers to and from their assignments. If there are any questions related to the Reserve unit, please call (586) 445-1997. POLICE CHAPLAIN PROGRAM
In January 2006, at the direction of Police Chief Michael Lauretti, the Eastpointe Police Department officially reactivated its Police Chaplain Unit. The unit currently consists of one Police Chaplain, Pastor James A. Friedman. Chaplain Friedman is the Senior Pastor of Greater Christian Ministries International located in the city of Eastpointe a member of the P.A.C.E. group (Police and Community for Equality) and a board member of the Eastpointe Community Chest Network Forum. Chaplain Friedman is also a graduate of the Macomb Police Academy. The Chaplain position is a specially assigned ministry performed by an ordained and appointed minister for the purpose of serving and supporting the Eastpointe Police Officers, community and citizens in the area of field service ministry. Chaplain Friedman is first and foremost a servant of God and will provide the necessary services of a Chaplain at the specific request of the Eastpointe Police Department. Chaplain Friedman is available twenty four hours a day, seven days a week authorized to be a positive spiritual support and base to all members of the Eastpointe Police Department both sworn and civilian, their families, and the citizens of Eastpointe. Chaplain Friedman is also available to provide spiritual guidance, counseling and comfort in times of need, emergency, and/or crisis and consolation to persons involved in accidents, natural catastrophes, sickness or when confronted with death.
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