Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Police Department

Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Police Department The Tribal Police Department consists of sworn BIA and MCOLES certified police personnel. The force started with Captain Johanson and Officer Ralph Sawmick.

The Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Police Department was formed in 1976 by Tribal Chief Peter Otto and Tribal Council. The force slowly expanded over the next 17 years. in 1993 the Tribe realized a need for a larger police force, and began hiring in earnest. Today the Tribal Police Department consists of sworn BIA and MCOLES certified police personnel, FLETC certified dispatch/corrections personnel, two

administrative staff, a 24 hour Tribal Dispatch, three detention cells, and a multi-purpose training room.

04/17/2026

A cell phone was turned into SCTPD. It was reportedly found at the Broadway Park. Contact Tribal Dispatch if you or someone you know lost their phone. Must be able to successfully enter the passcode to retrieve it.

04/17/2026

Public Service Announcement
April 15, 2026

It has come to the attention of the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe that a fraudulent page is impersonating the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe Powwow and messaging individuals requesting money for sponsorships, vendor fees, and event attendance.

The SCIT Powwow Committee will NEVER solicit payments through Facebook messages, personal accounts, or unofficial pages. All official communication and payments are handled directly by a SCIT Powwow Committee Member – Darcy Pilar, Seryna Acuna, Niibin Sprague, Carla Bennett, Dabian Sprague, Naomi McCormack, and Noelle Wells. All vendor payments are paid directly to Darcy Pilar or Seryna Acuna who can be found in the Black Elk building, Monday – Friday; 8 am – 5 pm. Darcy Pilar is located in the Treasury Department and Seryna Acuna is located in Human Resources. Checks and Money Orders are to be made out to SCIT Powwow and we also accept cash. Please DO NOT send money or share personal information with this fraudulent page.

The SCIT Powwow Committee does NOT have an official page for the Powwow. For accurate information, please refer only to the official Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe page, email communications, and the website - https://www.sagchip.org/pow-wow/index.htm

It should be noted that unauthorized use of the SCIT logo, branding, or official powwow flyers/photos is strictly prohibited. Any reproduction, distribution, or use of these materials for purposes other than personal viewing and sharing from official sources is not permitted.

Any questions can be sent to [email protected].

We appreciate your help in protecting the integrity of the SCIT community. Please share this message to assist in spreading awareness.

Miigwetch!

Shout out to Sourdough Bakers ! Thank you for the delicious pizza! We appreciate the meal and community support.
04/10/2026

Shout out to Sourdough Bakers ! Thank you for the delicious pizza! We appreciate the meal and community support.

03/09/2026

***UPDATE***
Our phones are up and running again.
Sorry for any inconvenience.

We are experiencing issues with our phones. We are unable to receive or make calls at this time. Please utilize Isabella County Central Dispatch should you need police response. When our phones are operational we will update this post.

Stay safe!

01/07/2026

Good morning! We have reports of multiple accidents in the area of Wise Rd/Remus Rd and Broomfield/Loomis Rd. Please avoid this area and take extra time driving to your destination and make sure to leave plenty of room between your vehicle and the one in front of you.

Thank you Auto Solutions for including SCTPD in your Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway this year. Your generosity made it pos...
11/22/2025

Thank you Auto Solutions for including SCTPD in your Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway this year. Your generosity made it possible for many families in our community to enjoy a Thanksgiving meal.

We are truely greatful.

Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday.

11/22/2025

The holiday season is here, and the Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Police Department (SCTPD) is proud to participate once again in the Law Enforcement Challenge for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program.

This friendly competition among local law enforcement agencies isn’t just about bragging rights — it’s about bringing joy to children in need across our Tribal community and Central Michigan.

Last year, we earned 2nd place. This year, with your help, we’re aiming for 1st!

How You Can Help: Donate a new, unwrapped toy to brighten a child’s holiday. Every gift makes a difference.

Drop-Off Locations:
• SCTPD Lobby (accessible 24/7)
• Tribal Court Lobby
• Black Elk Building
• Andahwod
• Housing Office
• Supportive Housing
• Soaring Eagle Water Park
Coming Soon:
• Employee break rooms at the Casino/Hotel

Have questions, ideas, or want to organize a group donation? Reach out anytime to Tribal Dispatch at (989) 775-4700 — we’d love your input!

Together, let’s fill those bins, win the challenge, and ensure no child is without a gift this holiday season.

The holiday season is here, and the Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Police Department (SCTPD) is proud to participate once again...
11/14/2025

The holiday season is here, and the Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Police Department (SCTPD) is proud to participate once again in the Law Enforcement Challenge for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program.

This friendly competition among local law enforcement agencies isn’t just about bragging rights — it’s about bringing joy to children in need across our Tribal community and Central Michigan.

How You Can Help: Donate a new, unwrapped toy to brighten a child’s holiday. Every gift makes a difference.

Drop off locations:

SCTPD Lobby (accessible 24/7)
Tribal Court Lobby
Black Elk Building
Andahwood
Housing Office
Supportive Housing
Soaring Eagle Water Park
Wii Maajiikwad

Let’s fill those bins!

Happy Halloween! Don’t forget to come see us for some treats. 🎃
10/31/2025

Happy Halloween! Don’t forget to come see us for some treats. 🎃

This phone was found in the Broadway Park area. It is locked. If this is your phone and you can unlock it using the co...
09/16/2025

This phone was found in the Broadway Park area. It is locked. If this is your phone and you can unlock it using the correct pattern, it is currently located at the Tribal Police Department.

This afternoon several local organizations received a donation of venison provided by the local ES sniper team. The deer...
03/14/2025

This afternoon several local organizations received a donation of venison provided by the local ES sniper team. The deer were harvested from the deer-cull at Chipp-a-waters park to help manage the rising deer population.

To give back to the community the harvested deer were processed locally and donated to the SCIT Seventh Generation, The Salvation Army Food Pantry, the CMU Student Food Pantry and the Isabella County Restoration House. Members from the Mt Pleasant Police Department and the Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Police Department make up the ES sniper team.

We are proud to support wildlife management while giving back and providing food for those in need.

A heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who donated to SCTPD’s 2024 Toys for Tot’s collection drive. We collected a total of 5...
12/20/2024

A heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who donated to SCTPD’s 2024 Toys for Tot’s collection drive. We collected a total of 563 toys. Although the trophy will no longer reside at SCTPD for another year the happiness felt by children on Christmas morning is the true reward.

We wish you a safe and joyful holiday season! 🌲 🎁 🎉

See you next year…..let’s get that trophy back on the Rez

Address

6954 East Broadway Road
Mount Pleasant, MI
48858

Telephone

(989) 775-4700

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