Office of the Chief: (586) 446-2810
Police Department (non-emergency): (586) 446-2800
Police Administration: (586) 446-2805
Police Support Services: (586) 446-2900
Police Operations: (586) 446-2890
Police Investigations: (586) 446-2825
Crime Prevention (DARE): (586) 446-2929
Gun Permits: (586) 446-2900
Impounded Vehicles: (586) 274-4200
Report Copies: (586) 446-2900
Traffic Enforcement info: (586) 446-2920
Bike License info: (586) 446-2801
The Sterling Heights Police Department is on the job 24 hours a day, seven days a week to provide prompt emergency response and to maintain a safe and secure community. This is accomplished through actively patrolling the streets, responding to calls for assistance and direct interaction with schools, organizations and individual citizens. More than 2,000 calls are received each month through the city's 911 emergency line.
The Police Department is divided into four divisions: Police Administration, Police Support Services, Police Operations, and Police Investigations
History
CHIEFS OF POLICE
Maurice Foltz 1966 1981
Allan Nalepa 1981 1992
Thomas Derocha 1992 2000
Barnett Jones 2000 2006
David Vinson 2006 2008
Michael Reese 10/21/2008 --
STERLING HEIGHTS POLICE ALERT NETWORK KEEPS COMMUNITY INFORMED The Sterling Heights Police Department is launching a new way to alert
residents about public safety issues and to receive anonymous tips from
the community.
The Sterling Heights Alert Network through
Citizen Observer is a new interactive way to keep residents informed of
police alerts through opt-in e-mail, text message and the Web.
Subscribers to the alert system will receive updates from the
department as they are posted. They can opt to receive neighborhood
only alerts or citywide notices. This is a free subscription service.
Sterling
Heights police will also use this system to alert subscribers to
emergencies in the city such as road closures or declared snow
emergencies.
The system will replace the Public Safety Updates
previously offered to the public. To subscribe to the Sterling Heights
Alert Network, click
here.Also through the Alert Network, the public will be
able to leave anonymous tips for the Sterling Heights police via text
messaging. While this is not a replacement for dialing 911 in an
emergency, this technology, known as tip411, will allow interested
persons to communicate potentially helpful information.
To
access the Sterling Heights tip line, text 847411 (tip411) then type
your tip. The first line of the text must read SHPolice to direct your
message to the Sterling Heights police department. Your tip should
start on the next line. When the police receive the message, they can
respond to the tipster who will continue to remain anonymous.
The
city of Sterling Heights was recently named the safest large
(population over 100,000) city in Michigan by CQ Press. Sterling
Heights Police Chief Mike Reese pointed out that innovative programs,
such as the Sterling Heights Alert Network, help to maintain community
safety. The Sterling Heights Alert Network will enable us to form a
strong partnership with the businesses and residents to keep Sterling
Heights a safe city, he said.
For more information, contact Lt. Luke Riley, SHPD, at 446-2804.
CONSUMER FRAUD...WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOWThe Sterling Heights Police Department has compiled the attached
brochure containing information that will aid victims of consumer fraud
and identity theft.
CLICK HERE to access the brochure online in a PDF format.
MICHIGAN STATE POLICE PUBLIC SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY
As a public service, the Sterling Heights Police Department provides
this link to the Michigan State Police's Public Sex Offender
List. This list is not created or maintained by the SHPD.
Michigan State Police Public Sex Offender Registry
