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Kalamazoo Public Safety Public Safety Department (Police, Fire and Rescue) for the City of Kalamazoo.

The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety is an organization that combines law enforcement and fire services into a unified organization with a goal of providing the highest level of professional public service to our community. Our diverse force, comprised of almost 300 sworn officers and civilian staff, incorporates modern technology and comprehensive training techniques to enhance the organization’s overall effectiveness while continually striving to meet the challenges of the future.

*****Update****** Northbound Park St is back open. KDPS is currently on the scene of a traffic crash at Park St and Love...
10/15/2026

*****Update******
Northbound Park St is back open.

KDPS is currently on the scene of a traffic crash at Park St and Lovell. Northbound Park St is closed at this intersection until the vehicles can be removed. Please seek an alternate route until we can get this opened back up.

𝗞𝗩𝗘𝗧 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗥𝗧 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗗𝗿𝘂𝗴 𝗦𝗲𝗶𝘇𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗹𝗲𝗻 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗺𝘀During the week of October 5th, 2026, ...
10/13/2026

𝗞𝗩𝗘𝗧 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗥𝗧 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗗𝗿𝘂𝗴 𝗦𝗲𝗶𝘇𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗹𝗲𝗻 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗺𝘀

During the week of October 5th, 2026, members of the Kalamazoo Valley Enforcement Team (KVET) and Crime Reduction Team (CRT) executed search warrants at the following locations regarding investigations into drug sales and illegal possession of fi****ms: 700 block of N Church St in the City of Kalamazoo, 1700 block of E G Ave in the City of Parchment

During the investigation in the 700 block of N Church St, the suspect attempted to flee on foot, however was quickly apprehended. The search yielded approximately ½ ounce of fentanyl, ½ ounce of methamphetamine, ¼ ounce of crack co***ne and evidence of drug sales. Additionally, the suspect was in possession of a fi***rm that had been reported stolen out of the City of Portage and possessed a device to make a fi***rm fully automatic.

The suspect, a 26-year-old male, was arrested and lodged at the Kalamazoo County Jail on the following charges:

• Possession with Intent to Deliver - He**in / Fentanyl
• Possession with Intent to Deliver – Co***ne
• Possession with Intent to Deliver – Methamphetamine
• Weapons – Carrying Concealed
• Weapons - Fi****ms – Devices to Convert Semiautomatic to Automatic
• Felony Fi***rm
• Prohibited Person in Possession of a Fi***rm
• Prohibited Person in Possession of Am******on

During the investigation in the 1700 block of E G Ave, the suspect was initially detained without incident in the City of Kalamazoo. The search yielded a ½ ounce of fentanyl and a fi***rm that had been reported stolen out of the Township of Kalamazoo. The suspect, a 28-year-old male, was not arrested. He will be facing multiple felony weapon and drug related charges.

Neither suspect’s names will be released at this time.

If you have information about this case, please call KVET at 269-337-8880. You can also submit an anonymous tip through the Kalamazoo Silent Observer tip line at 269-343-2100, the “P3Tips” app, or online at www.KalamazooSilentObserver.com.

By authority of: Sergeant Ryan Perez

We had a blast joining WMed for their annual EMS Day last week!Our Squad 6 crew was excited to showcase vehicle extricat...
10/13/2026

We had a blast joining WMed for their annual EMS Day last week!

Our Squad 6 crew was excited to showcase vehicle extrication techniques and share some hands-on experience with the next generation of medical professionals.

A huge thank you to WMed EM Residency & EMS Fellowship for inviting us to be part of such a great day of learning and teamwork!

——————————-UPDATE—————————-Cork St is back open for normal traffic.Cork St between Rose and Park is currently closed bot...
10/11/2026

——————————-UPDATE—————————-
Cork St is back open for normal traffic.

Cork St between Rose and Park is currently closed both directions due to an accident. Please avoid the area and we’ll update when the roadway is open.

Today, members of the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety joined YWCA Kalamazoo and community partners for Let’s Chalk...
10/08/2026

Today, members of the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety joined YWCA Kalamazoo and community partners for Let’s Chalk About DV, an event recognizing Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

KDPS Victim Advocate Caressa Bryant and Pastors on Patrol's Pastor Greg Jennings Sr. were in attendance, helping raise awareness, share resources, and remind survivors that they are not alone.

Domestic violence affects far too many lives, and events like these remind us of the power of compassion, community, and standing together for those who need support.

Thank you to YWCA Kalamazoo for bringing our community together and continuing to advocate for survivors. Your work makes a difference.

10/07/2026

Earlier, we shared details of a complex technical rescue in Vicksburg. Now, here’s a closer look at the operation.

On Oct. 5, the Kalamazoo Metro Technical Rescue Team was called to the 14000 block of Portage Road after a 300-pound electric motor fell onto a man in his 20s, pinning his arm against his leg on top of a grain bin.

Members of the regional technical rescue team, including Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety personnel, worked alongside Portage MI Dept of Public Safety - Police & Fire and South Kalamazoo County Fire Authority to safely free and remove the man. He was transported to a nearby hospital for further treatment and is expected to recover.

Incidents like this show why specialized training, equipment and strong regional partnerships matter when complex emergencies occur.

𝗞𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗺𝗮𝘇𝗼𝗼 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗼 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗰𝘂𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗩𝗶𝗰𝗸𝘀𝗯𝘂𝗿𝗴 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗶𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗰𝘂𝗲On Monday, Oct. 5, 2026, at approximately 10:44 ...
10/07/2026

𝗞𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗺𝗮𝘇𝗼𝗼 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗼 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗰𝘂𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗩𝗶𝗰𝗸𝘀𝗯𝘂𝗿𝗴 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗶𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗰𝘂𝗲

On Monday, Oct. 5, 2026, at approximately 10:44 a.m., the Kalamazoo Metro Technical Rescue Team was requested to assist with a complex rescue in the 14000 block of Portage Road in Vicksburg.

A man in his 20s was working on top of a grain bin when an approximately 300-pound electric motor fell onto his arm, pinning it against his leg. The location of the injured man, combined with the weight of the equipment and hazards associated with working at that height, required specialized technical rescue resources to safely reach and free him.

Members of the Kalamazoo Metro Technical Rescue Team, including personnel from the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety, responded with specialized equipment and training in high-angle and technical rescue operations. Upon arrival, team members coordinated with personnel already at the scene and developed a rescue plan designed to safely stabilize the equipment, free the man's arm and remove him from the top of the grain bin.

The operation presented responders with a combination of agricultural machine and high-angle rescue hazards, requiring close coordination among personnel throughout the incident.

Technical rescue incidents are relatively uncommon but often involve complex and rapidly changing hazards requiring specialized training, equipment and coordination. Members of the Kalamazoo Metro Technical Rescue Team regularly train together to maintain readiness for these high-risk, low-frequency incidents.

The successful operation was the result of a coordinated response involving the Kalamazoo Metro Technical Rescue Team, Portage MI Dept of Public Safety - Police & Fire and South Kalamazoo County Fire Authority. The response highlights the importance of regional partnerships, continued training and maintaining specialized rescue capabilities for agricultural, industrial and other complex emergencies throughout Kalamazoo County and the surrounding region.

By authority of: Fire Marshal Scott Brooks and Fire Lt. Tim Loso

𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽.Whether you’re looking for a new career or ready to start your first one, Kalam...
10/06/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽.

Whether you’re looking for a new career or ready to start your first one, Kalamazoo Public Safety can help you build a future centered on service, purpose, and community.

Our current hiring window closes tomorrow, October 7, at 11:59 p.m. ET.

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/kalamazoomi/jobs/5447104/public-safety-officer-pso-hire-date-jan-2027-80

If you’ve been thinking about it, now is the time. Apply today and see where a career with KDPS can take you.

Every award tells a story of service, courage and commitment to others.At our recent award ceremony, we recognized 24 re...
10/06/2026

Every award tells a story of service, courage and commitment to others.

At our recent award ceremony, we recognized 24 recipients of the Life Saving Award, 19 recipients of the Professional Excellence Award, 11 recipients of the Chief’s Award of Excellence and two recipients of the Award of Merit.

We also honored six members with the Distinguished Service Award, the highest honor presented by KDPS: Sgt. Reidenbach, Sgt. Daly, PSO II Barnhart, PSO II Arnett, PSO II Vorick and PSO Romano.

We are incredibly proud of each of our award recipients, but these recognitions are also a reflection of the entire KDPS team. Every day, our members serve this community from patrol cars, fire apparatus, ambulances, investigative units, communications, support roles and everywhere in between.

To those recognized, congratulations. And to every member of KDPS who continues to show up, serve and support one another, thank you. You are what makes this department and this community stronger.

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150 E Crosstown Pkwy Suite A
Kalamazoo, MI
49001

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Monday 10am - 3pm
Tuesday 10am - 3pm
Wednesday 10am - 3pm
Thursday 10am - 3pm
Friday 10am - 3pm

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