City of St Johns, Michigan — Mint Festival City
(989) 224-8944 — http://ci.saint-johns.mi.us

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Welcome to the City's Police Department

Mike Madden, Director of Public Safety

Emergency contact:  911

109 E. State Street
P.O. Box 477
Phone:  989-224-6721
Fax:  989-224-2320

E-mail:  mmadden@ci.saint-johns.mi.us

Office Hours:
Monday - Friday:  8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday and Holidays:  Closed

Officers are available 24/7 - 365 days a year by calling 911

 

 

Fact # 1 - Five seconds is the average time your eyes are off the road while texting.
               When traveling at 55mph, that's enough time to cover the length of a football field.
 
Fact # 2 - A texting driver is 23 times more likely to get into an accident than a non-texting driver.
 
Fact # 3 - Of those killed in distracted-driving-related crashed, 995 involved reports of a cell phone as a distraction.
               (18% of fatalities in distraction-related crashes)
Visit www.stoptextsstopwrecks.org for more facts and tips on how to avoid texting while driving.

 

Being prepared for disasters and emergencies can seem like a big job. Many people don't know where to start, so they never start at all. With Do 1 Thing you can take small steps that make a big difference in an emergency.

Do 1 Thing is a 12-month program that makes it easy for you to prepare yourself, your family, and your community for emergencies or disasters.  Go to www.do1thing.com for more information.

The Police Department will be handing out free Do1Thing 2012 calendars during regular business hours while supplies last.

 

A message from the Chief of Police:

Greetings to our visitors, friends and neighbors. Welcome to one of the safest communities in Michigan. Crime is half of what it was thirty (30) years ago and major crime is almost non-existent. The men and women of this department take a personal interest in crime fighting. They spend a lot of time being pro-active; to prevent crime before it occurs. Our "team" is committed to serving the entire population equally and with the utmost respect.

Feel free to contact us with suggestions, information or any questions you may have.

Remember we treat our youth as we would want our own child treated -- so should you. 

Police Department 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.

 

Police Department Services 

 

Kids' Corner

Children's Programs sponsored by the police department:

 

Fun Links for Children of all ages

Links below will take you away from this site.  The St Johns Police Department takes no responsibility for, and exercises no control over, the organizations, views, accuracy, copyright or trademark compliance or legality of the material contained on this server.

www.mcgruff.com
McGruff the Crime Dog; National Crime Prevention Council

www.michigan.gov/mikids
The Official Michigan kids Site

www.kids.gov
U.S. Government Interagency Kids' Portal

www.fbi.gov/fbikids.htm
FBI's Site for Kids K thru 5th Grade
About the FBI; Working Dogs; Safety; Games

www.fbi.gov/fbikids.htm
FBI's Site for Kids 6th thru 12th Grade
Follow a case through the FBI Lab; Take a Special Agent Challenge; Spend a day in the life of an FBI Employee; Read about the History of the FBI

 

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

 

Nuisance Ordinances

These ordinances are in Acrobat PDF format; please click on any to view and/or download

 

Helpful Links

 

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 U.S. 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.

 

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.