 Mission Statement
The mission of the Clare Police Department is to protect the rights of all people within the City of Clare so that they are free from crime and able to live in peace. Clare Police Officers will serve citizens and visitors in a professional and courteous manner.
Police Services Provided:
- 24/7 police patrol
- Community policing partnerships
- School Liaison program
- D.A.R.E. Program in Clare Public Schools
- Detective services
- Evidence technicians
- Crime scene investigations
- Traffic enforcement
- Criminal investigations/prosecutions
- Property inspections
- Clerical services such as PBTs and permits
Vision
The Clare Police Department will work together with its citizens in a partnership to keep the City free of crime.
Police Department Staff
- Chief Dwayne Miedzianowski
- Lieutenant Greg Kolhoff
- Detective Barry Babcock
- Administrative Professional/Dispatcher/Auxiliary Captain John Pedjac
- Officer Alan White - School Liaison
- Officer Richard Ward - Firearms Instructor
- Officer Greg Rynearson - IT Technician
- Officer Dave Saad
- Officer Jeremy McGraw
- Officer Greg Rynearson
- Officer Chad Stevens
- 3 Crossing Guards
- Auxiliary Division: Captain Pedjac, one Lieutenant, one Sergeant, and approximately 7 auxiliary/reserve officers
Goals & Objectives
- Communication between staff and community
- Write grants to improve police services without tapping into City funds
- Consideration of implementing community based programs such as Neighborhood Watch, GREAT and PRIDE in the schools, and other community-based programs.
- Form strong relationships with the City Manager, City Commission, Community, Schools, and others
- Provide monthly reports to the City Manager and City Commission
- Provide a Chief's Corner column monthly in the City newsletter and local newspapers informing the community of what the department has been doing
- Meet with Michigan State Police Post 63 Commander and County Sheriff monthly to discuss issues affecting our communities
- Meet with citizens and other department directors monthly to improve our policing services
- Provide ample training to police staff
2008 Youth Police Academy Information |
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