St. Johns Police Department
Mike Madden, Chief of Police
Emergency Contact: 911
109 E. State St
Phone: (989) 224-6721
Fax: (989) 224-2320
E-mail: mmadden@ci.saint-johns.mi.us
Office Hours
Available 24/7—365 days a year by dialing 911
Monday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday - Friday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday - Sunday: Closed
St. Johns City Police Motto:
“Committed in partnership with the community
For a better and safer place to live”
Mission Statement
We, the St. Johns Police Department will serve all people within our jurisdiction with respect, fairness and sensitivity. We are committed to the prevention of crime and the protection of life and property; the preservation of peace and the enforcement of laws and ordinances.
With community service as our foundation, we are driven by goals to enhance the quality of life, conduct thorough investigations, seek solutions and foster a sense of security in our community and its individuals. We nurture public trust by holding ourselves to the highest standards of performance and ethics.
To fulfill its mission, the St. Johns Police Department is dedicated to providing a quality work environment and the development of its members through effective training and leadership.
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FOOD DRIVE
TOYS FOR TOTS --
The City Police Department has a gift container again this year. Please bring your new, unwrapped toys to the Police Department Lobby,
Monday - Friday from 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM until December 21, 2007. The toys will be distributed to less fortunate children before Christmas day.
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Services Provided by St. Johns Police Department
Bike Licenses
A bike license may be purchased for $2.00 at the St. Johns Police Department. The bike owner may either bring their bike to the department or have the information written down with regard to the model, color, serial number, wheel size and number of speeds. This information along with their name, address and telephone number is kept on file. It is a valuable tool to help identify the owner in the event the bike is recovered.
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BURN PERMITS
City Burn Permits
There are no burning permits issued to City residents. Residents may have a recreational fire, contained in a fire pit, and may not burn leaves or trash.
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Township Burn Permits
Residents living in the east half of Bengal Township (Francis Rd. as the dividing line) may either call the St. Johns Police Department at 989-224-6721 or the St. Johns Fire Department at 989-224-2151 to request a burn permit. Permits cannot be given for manufactured materials, such as cardboard boxes, processed lumber, trash, tires, etc. Residents may burn leaves, tree limbs, garden waste, field materials, and ditch banks, etc.
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Business Contact Information
It is recommended that new businesses in town fill out a form regarding key holder names and phone numbers and other pertinent information that police and fire should know in the event of an emergency. This information is kept confidential and is valuable to emergency personnel in the event of a fire, break-in, etc. when the business is closed and owners/managers need to be contacted. Forms may be downloaded here 
and emailed to mmadden@ci.saint-johns.mi.us. Also, in the event any information changes, please notify the department by calling 989-224-6721 during normal business hours or by resubmitting another form.
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Child Passenger Restraint (CPR) Installation
The St. Johns Police Department provides assistance to the public regarding the installation and use of child restraints. Call 989-224-6721 for an appointment or for more information.
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County Responsibilities
Animal Control--Under the custody of the Clinton County Animal Control-(989) 224-5116
Dog Licensing--Under the custody of the Clinton County Treasurer-
(989) 224-5280
Finger Printing--Under the custody of the Clinton County Sheriff's Department--(989) 224-5200
Gun Permits--Under the custody of the Clinton County Sheriff's Department (989) 224-5200
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Emergency Operations Plan
The St Johns Police Department have prepared, trained and established a homeland security/emergency operating plan. This plan may be activated for weather related natural disasters or major accidents, in addition to national security issues. There is a plan on file at the Police Department. Please contact Chief Michael Madden with any questions and/or concerns. Telephone Number (989) 224-6721. E-Mail address: mmadden@ci.saint-johns.mi.us
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Funeral Escorts
Area funeral homes often request police assistance with traffic control from the church or funeral home to the cemetery. The funeral procession is given the right of way at intersections being manned by police personnel and other oncoming traffic is halted.
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Lockouts
If a citizen has locked their keys in their vehicle and the vehicle is parked inside the city limits, they may request assistance from the police department. A call to 911 is required and a police officer will be dispatched to the location of the locked vehicle.
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NSF/Account Closed Check Five-Day Notices
Businesses/residents who are written non-sufficient funds checks or account closed checks may obtain a five-day notice from the St. Johns Police Department. It is the responsibility of the receiver of the check to send the notice by certified mail. If further follow-up is necessary, please contact an officer.
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Police Reports
In the event an individual is involved in an accident or is the victim of a crime, they may request a copy of their police report. The cost of obtaining the report is $5.00 and may be picked up at the St. Johns Police Department during normal business hours.
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Preliminary Breath Test (PBT)
Individuals who are required to take a breath test may do so at the St. Johns Police Department. The cost for city residents is $2.00 and for non-city residents, the cost is $3.00. A breath tube may also be purchased for $1.00 and it is recommended the individual bring the tube with them on return visits. Monday through Friday, tests are administered between 6:45 a.m. and 5:15 p.m.; weekends and holidays, tests are administered between 6:45-7:15 a.m. and 4:45-5:15 p.m.
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Property Checks
When a resident is going to be gone for a period of time, they may call the St. Johns Police Department to have their property checked. Officers perform property checks and if there is a problem, the officer would call the contact person specified by the property owner. The property owner would also be asked for information regarding timers in the house, vehicles left in the garage/driveway, etc. and if anyone else is checking on the house for them.
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St. Johns Police Department Community Programs
Bike Rodeo
Every two years the Police Dept hosts a bike rodeo for children in K-3rd grades. The kids are taught bike safety rules, fitted with helmets, given a bike license and allowed to practice those safety rules on a closed course.
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Cops-N-Kids
Book Program-Police officers carry books in their patrol vehicles to give to children they may come into contact with. The program allows officers to have contact with the children in our City in a positive way.
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D.A.R.E.
Drug Abuse Resistance Education is taught to 5th grade students in all St Johns Schools. They are taught to resist alcohol, drugs and violence.
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Halloween Safety Program
Officers go into K-2nd grade classrooms during the week before Halloween to present a short video and remind children of Halloween safety rules.
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National Night Out
NNO is held on the first Tuesday in August in the parking lot of the St Johns Lutheran Church at Sturgis Street and Business US-27. There are games for kids, hamburgers and hot dogs, City roller hockey finals and fun for all!
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T.E.A.M.
Presentations in the schools-The Teaching, Educating and Mentoring program sends police officers into all the schools (K-12) in the City to present age appropriate programs in the classroom setting.
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Tours of the Police Department
Tours are conducted every year for different school groups. Children are able to see the police cars up close as well as talk to policemen and see what their jobs are all about.
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Silent Observer
Do you know…
- Someone who is wanted by the Police?
- Someone who is using/selling/manufacturing narcotics or controlled substances?
- The whereabouts of some stolen property?
- Of suspected spouse or child abuse in a friend's, family's or neighbor's home?
- Of someone planning to commit a crime? …or who has already committed one?
- …and do YOU want to do something about it!?
Call (989) 224-6721 now!
Or, e-mail us at: mmadden@ci.saint-johns.mi.us
Please have as much information as you know ready when you call. Include some or all of the following:
- Names, age, race, gender, etc.
- Addresses
- Vehicle descriptions and license plate numbers
- Associates
- Locations
- Times/dates
- Drug types/amounts
All information given will be kept confidential
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Nuisance Ordinances
These ordinances are in Acrobat PDF format; please click on any to view and/or download
- Collection and Disposal of Animal Waste
- Curfew
- Junk Automobiles
- Noise Control
- Parking in Right of Way
- Skateboards
- Weed Control
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Helpful Links
- Michigan Department of State Police
- Michigan Criminal History Access Tool (ICHAT)
Find a criminal conviction history ($10 fee required)
- Michigan Public Sex Offender Registry
Locate convicted sex offenders by name or ZIP code
- Michigan Inmate & Parolee/Probationer Look Up
Locate an inmate or parolee/probationer with conviction/probation details
- Michigan State Police Traffic Crash Purchasing System
Click on the TCPS icon
Offers traffic crash reports, provided by all Michigan law enforcement agencies ($10.00 fee required)
- National Center for Missing & Exploited children
- Clinton County Sheriff Department
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Auxiliary Officer
Qualification Requirements
Each candidate, to be a member of the Auxiliary Division shall be at least 18 years of age, have a good character and reputation. They must also have a high school diploma, or GED, and a valid Michigan driver's license. The candidate must be a US citizen, reside within 20 miles of the City of St Johns and be free of any criminal violations. Candidates must be free of any disabilities that would prevent functioning in any capacity required of a regular officer. Upon conditional offer of appointment all candidates are required to submit to a drug test.
Upon completion of the application for Auxiliary Officer it will be forwarded to the Lieutenant. After a background check has been completed, the Lieutenant will present them to the Chief for approval.
All Auxiliary Officers are deemed at-will employees serving at the pleasure and discretion of the Chief of Police.
Powers of Auxiliary Officers
Auxiliary Officers possess only those powers granted private citizens under Michigan law. They may take enforcement type action only when working under the direct supervision of an MCOLES (Michigan Commission of Law Enforcement Standards) certified police officer.
Auxiliary Officers shall be subjected to all laws and regulations that are applicable under the State of Michigan and City of St. Johns ordinances.
Auxiliary Officers shall exercise only the power and authority of a civilian.
Anyone interested in becoming an Auxiliary Officer may apply at the Police Department.
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Disclaimer
The City of St. Johns Police Department is providing the information on this Website as a public service. Although all information on this site is expected to be accurate, complete and timely, the City does not guarantee the accuracy of the information. While very effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information provided on this Website, the City makes no warranties, expressed or implied, regarding the errors or omissions and assumes no liability or responsibility for improper or incorrect information or data described and/or contained within this Website. This data and information are not legal documents and are not intended to be used as such.
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