Lathrup Village Police Department

10/09/2026

PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Accreditation Assessment Team Invites Public Comment

(Lathrup Village / Oakland County, MI) A team of assessors from the Michigan Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission (MLEAC) will arrive on Thursday, October 22, 2026, to examine all aspects of the Lathrup Village Police Department policies and procedures, management, operations, and support services Chief Michael Zang announced today.

“Verification by the team that the Lathrup Village Police Department meets the Michigan Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission’s “best practice” standards is part of a voluntary process to achieve accreditation, a highly prized recognition of law enforcement professional excellence”, Chief Michael Zang said.

As part of this final On-Site Assessment, employees and members of the general public are invited to provide comments to the Assessment Team. They may do so by email. Comments can be sent to [email protected] Please include the name of the agency in the email subject line. If you would like your name redacted from the final public report, please specify. Responses are limited to 1,000 words. Public Comment will be closed once the onsite assessment is completed.

The Lathrup Village Police Department must comply with 130 standards in order to achieve accredited status. Chief Michael Zang indicated, “Accreditation results in greater accountability within the agency, reduced risk and liability exposure, stronger defense against civil lawsuits, increased community advocacy, and more confidence in the agency’s ability to operate efficiently and respond to community needs.”

The Accreditation Program Director for the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police is Matt Silverthorn. “The assessment team is composed of law enforcement practitioners from similar Michigan law enforcement agencies. The assessors will review written materials, interview agency members, and visit offices and other places where compliance with the standards can be observed. Once the assessors complete their review of the agency, they will report to the full Commission, which will then decide if the agency is to be granted accredited status”, Matt Silverthorn stated.

Accreditation is valid for a three-year period during which time the agency must submit annual reports attesting to their continued compliance with those standards under which it was initially accredited.

The MACP, through its Michigan Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission, is the legitimate authority and accreditation agency in the state of Michigan. For more information regarding the Michigan Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission, please write the Commission at: MACP, Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission at 3474 Alaiedon Pkwy, Suite 600, Okemos, MI 48864 or email at: [email protected]

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Media Contact

Det/Sgt. Jeremy Huston – Lathrup Village Police Department
[email protected]

09/22/2026

Final reminder! Please come to the free fraud awareness workshop tomorrow 9/22/26 starting at 5:30pm. Sponsored by Chase Bank, DDA and the LVPD.

09/21/2026

This good little boy was found in the area of the 18100 block of Ramsgate. If anyone recognizes this Dog, please reach out to our front desk at 248-557-3600 or non-emergency at 248-354-1010 and we will make sure he gets home. Thank you!

09/19/2026

Congratulations to Det/Sgt. Huston who completed the 2026 MACP Police Executives’ and New Chiefs’ School. This training exemplifies the best practices in law enforcement and trains future generations how to lead police agencies.

09/18/2026

Sgt. Roberts from the Lathrup Village Police Department ran the annual torch run to support the Special Olympics. Officers from several neighboring agencies helped carry the torch in support. The torch was handed off to Deputy Chief Huguley and several other members of the Southfield Police Department.

09/03/2026

LV residents! This is headed in our direction. Please see the attached warning and take the appropriate safety precautions .

Tornado Warning for Oakland County in MI until 4:15 PM EDT. (Tornado: RADAR INDICATED, Hail:

08/24/2026

The Lathrup Village Police Department will be assisting with a 5k this coming Saturday, 8/29/2026 from 9a to 12p. Michigan First Credit Union is hosting the event and partnering with the Don't Engage in Road Rage organization. The route map is also attached. The route takes the participants along Evergreen Rd to Twelve Mile, then back south through the neighborhood. Participants are expected to stay off the main roads for their safety. Please expect heavier than usual pedestrian traffic in the neighborhood, so please be patient. There will be volunteers along the route cheering people on and making sure they're on the correct path. Along with LVPD, the Michigan State Police and Southfield Fire will also be present. Come join the fun! The registration link is below.

https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/LathrupVillage/DonTEngageNRoadRageAnnual5KWalkAndRun

08/21/2026

The Lathrup Village Police Department, along with Chase Bank, are hosting a Fraud Awareness Workshop. The event is on September 22, 2026 from 5:30p-7:00p here at city hall! The event is free to attend. Please come and learn about all the latest trends in fraud.

08/12/2026

The following is a press release from the fatal traffic crash on Southfield Rd.

08/09/2026

There is a tiny brown dog with no collar running around the rear of the Department. Last seen slipping through fences (yes it’s that small) in the area of Lathrup Blvd and Sunset Blvd E. He’s an elusive little guy 🐶