Program
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Description
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| Animal Trap Loan Service |
The Department loans animal traps to residents; returnable deposit fee is required.
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| Block Parties |
Department personnel visit neighborhood block parties with police cars and fire trucks, and distribute crime and fire prevention materials.
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| Bicycle Licenses Program |
The Department sells bicycle licenses and keeps records on file of licensed bicycles in the City of Farmington in case of theft.
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| Business Watch |
Special meetings, programs and crime alerts are coordinated with the members of our business community.
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| Child Car Seat Safety Inspection |
Citizens can have their child's car seat inspected for safety, proper installation and compliance with State law by the Department's Fire Marshal.
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| Citizen Award Recognition Program |
The Department ensures members of the community who assist the public safety department are recognized with telephone calls, letters and awards.
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| Civic Organizations |
Members of the Department are involved in twenty-six police, fire and civic organizations.
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| Click It or Ticket |
In addition to regular seat belt enforcement, the department participates in annual Memorial Day selective enforcement initiatives. Such initiatives save lives, reduce injuries, and help keep Michigan 94% compliant.
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| Community Coalition Workshops |
Members of the department participate in substance abuse and relationship violence workshops and programs.
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| Commission on Children, Youth & Family |
The Department participates in the community commission and their events that promote the children, youth and families of our community.
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| Compliance Checks |
The department conducts several annual alcohol and tobacco operation to discourage sales to minors.
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| Crime Alerts |
Subscribing residents receive regular e-mail crime alerts, monthly crime reports and crime prevention tips.
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| Crime Prevention Notice Program |
Public safety officers issue crime prevention notices and warnings to residents. Examples include warnings issued to residents who leave valuables unattended, doors unlocked or garage doors open.
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| Crime Watch Website |
Farmingtonpublicsafety.com is the web address. The site features crime statistics, Neighborhood Watch information, annual reports and other items of interest.
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| Crop Walk |
The Department coordinates participation and the safety of three hundred annual walkers who raise money for the needy.
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| Crossing Guard Program |
The department hires, manages and conducts annual training for school crossing guards at designated schools.
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| Decoy Cars |
The Department strategically places unoccupied patrol vehicles on streets to deter speeding and in business areas to discourage crime.
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Farmington Youth Assistance
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Department members attend board meetings and make appropriate referrals as an alternative to criminal prosecution.
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Fire Inspection Program
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The Department is proactive in conducting fire inspections to reduce loss of life and property.
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| Fire Safety/Public Education Programs |
The Department conducts various fire safety education programs to pre-schools and other community groups.
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| First Aid, Emergency Program |
The Department participates in several educational programs such as the Citizen Community Corp. for Emergency Preparedness.
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| Foot Beat Patrols |
Public Safety Officers are assigned to foot patrols in the downtown center and at special events.
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| Fraud Net |
Detectives fight fraud and bank crimes with an on-line data base linking bankers and law enforcement officers. The partnership promotes crime prevention and helps solve crimes.
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| Gun Lock Giveaway Program |
The Department gives away free gun locks to residents to promote gun safety.
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| Halloween Festival Candy Patrol |
The Department participates in the safety coordination at special Halloween events. Special patrols target neighborhoods and officers give away Halloween treats.
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| Hazardous Materials Team |
The Department participates in the Western Oakland County Hazardous Materials Response Team.
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| Holiday Alcohol Enforcement Program |
This award winning program utilizes public education, compliance operations, special patrols and partnering with several community organizations and the business community.
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House Check Program
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Residents can fill out House Check cards when their homes may be vacant for a period of time. The information is kept in dispatch and is helpful when the need arises to contact the homeowner should a crime or emergency occur.
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| Internship Training |
College students or individuals interested in public safety who reside or work in Farmington may apply for internship training and education.
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| Jail Diversion Program |
Public Safety personnel are trained to divert mentally ill prisoners into treatment facilities as an alternative to jail.
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| Knox Box Program |
The department coordinates the installation of security boxes for elderly or handicap residents. The boxes contain keys to allow public safety personnel easy emergency access.
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| Lost and Found Animals |
The department logs lost animal information to help locate owners when animals are found.
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| Michigan Community Child Watch |
This program operates in conjunction with Farmington Public Schools. Community members are screened and homes are identified where children may seek safe haven.
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| MiHAN |
The department partnered with the Michigan Health Alert Network to electronically receive critical emergency public health information. Public safety officers utilize the information to properly respond to public health emergencies.
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| Missing Children Programs |
The Department participates in child identification efforts. Policies and procedures are in place for quick activation of "Amber Alert" and "A Child Is Missing" program. One thousand residents a minute can be notified by telephone to watch for a child.
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| Mountain Bike Program |
The department has three mountain bikes used by officers at special events and during specific tactical operations.
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Multicultural, Multiracial Community Council
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The Department is represented on the steering committee and participates in the philosophies and programs of this important group.
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| Narcotics Suppression Unit (NSU) |
Specially selected officers investigate illegal drug tips, execute search warrants and arrests drug offenders.
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| Neighborhood Watch |
The Department conducts monthly meetings with residents to teach crime prevention and provide crime updates. Special crime alert bulletins are delivered by community policing officers to neighborhoods experiencing crime.
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| Operation Safe Ride |
The Department partners with Mothers Against Drunk Driving to coordinate safe rides home for individuals consuming excess alcohol at New Year's.
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| Parade Participation |
The Department participates and ensures community safety at the Little League Parade, Memorial Day Parade and Founder's Festival Parade.
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| Parent Forums |
The department partners with the Farmington Public Schools to present annual crime prevention programs at parent educational forums.
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| Police Benevolent Association |
The Farmington Public Safety Department, Farmington Hills Police and Fire Departments and the Franklin Police Department hosts an annual golf outing, dinner, raffle, and live and silent auctions. The event raises funds to assist public safety personnel, their families and members of the general public during times of death, illness or personal crisis.
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| Private Property Accident Program |
The Department responds to private property vehicle crashes, preserves the peace and records the facts on a police report.
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Public Safety Tours & Presentations
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The Department provides tours of the public safety building, vehicles, and responds to all public safety requests for speakers and presentations.
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| Recruitment Program |
The Department actively recruits officer candidates at universities, colleges and academies.
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| Reserve Officer Program |
The Department recruits, screens and trains members of the community who supplement police, fire and Civil Defense protection.
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School Liaison Officer Program
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This successful program has serviced all Farmington public high schools since 1990. Officer Christine Schutz is assigned to Farmington High School. She provides; on site support to school administration, provides classroom instruction, serves as a connection with students, provides special presentations to parent groups, serves on various school committees, conducts crime prevention and enforcement, and investigates criminal matters occurring at the school.
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| School Safety Program |
The Department is prepared to respond to all types of school and community emergencies. The Farmington School District Director of Safe Schools and department personnel meet regularly and discuss concerns and safety issues. The public safety department maintains a special vehicle equipped with emergency equipment should a serious incident require a rapid response.
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| Selective Enforcement Program |
Patrol officers conduct weekly selective traffic enforcement details at various locations throughout the city, several at the request of residents and Traffic and Safety Board members.
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| Service Compliance Program |
The Department promotes professional traffic stops, maintains a formal compliant procedure, and shift commanders contact crime victims to ensure the delivery of
excellent services. The Department also utilizes in-car video cameras to verify professional conduct and recreate a factual record of public contacts.
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Smoke Alarm Giveaway Program
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The Department provides free, battery operated smoke detectors to residents of the community.
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| Sobriety Court Home Visit Program |
Commander DuLong, Sergeant Friess, PSO Schutz and PSO Morche visit the homes of residents arrested for drunken driving to encourage sobriety.
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| Special Event Coordination |
The Department plans and coordinates public safety reserves to special community events. Special operational orders are written defining department procedures.
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Special Patrol Programs
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The Department identifies areas for special tactical patrols of uniformed or plain clothes officers. The Department also honors requests for special patrols from residents and business owners.
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| Speed Trailer Program |
The Department identifies areas requiring "speed awareness" and "deterrence." A strategically placed trailer informs passing motorists of their speed. The Department honors reasonable suggestions for trailer placement from residents and business persons.
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| START |
The department participates in the Safe Therapeutic Response Team. Investigators are partnered with specially trained forensic nurses to collect sexual assault evidence and counsel sexual assault victims.
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| Teddy Bear Give Away Program |
The Department stocks devoted teddy bears to give to children who are involved in traumatic events.
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T.H.I.N.K. Program
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Teaching, Helping, Involving, Noticing Kids (THINK) is the Department's 5th grade drug education program. Graduates receive certificates of achievement.
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| Tours |
The department conducts station tours and demonstrations for residents and community groups.
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| TracView |
Citizens involved in vehicle crashes and their insurance companies can purchase accident reports electronically.
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| Traffic and Safety Board |
The Department acts as a liaison with the City's traffic board and traffic engineer. Public safety officers encourage citizens with unsolved traffic concerns to contact the Traffic Safety Board.
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Turn Around Program
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Students at Farmington schools who turn their lives around in a positive manner are honored at an annual banquet. The Department is a major sponsor and members serve on the planning and nominations committees.
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| Vehicle Lock Out Program |
Public Safety officers respond to assist citizens locked out of their vehicles.
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| Waste Watch |
The department partnered with community Waste Management workers who are trained to act as extra eyes and ears to report crime.
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Weather Education Program
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The Fire Marshal coordinates weather and tornado alert publications for free distribution to the public. The Department also promotes public education and notification during tornados and severe weather alert month.
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