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During the summer of 2013, the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety will be hosting a Male and Female Leadership Training Academy in June and August. The Leadership Academies were established to provide young men and women (ages 13-16) with a structured one week learning environment. The Youth Leadership Academy is designed to challenge the participants mentally and physically while learning key aspects in leadership.
The participants that attend the Youth Leadership Academy are introduced to a highly structured environment in which they will live. This would include classroom activities, outdoor leadership reaction course and rappel tower are a few of the activities the youth will engage in.
The Youth Leadership Academies will be hosted at the Fort Custer Military Training Base in Augusta, Michigan. The young men will attend June 23rd to June 28th and the young women will attend August 11th to August 16th. Approximately 30-35 young men and women will be chosen from an application and interview process to attend the Leadership Academy in June and August.
Application packets are available at Public Safety Headquarters and on the Kalamazoo Public Safety web site: www.Kalamazoopublicsafety.org
There is no cost to participate in the Leadership Academy. All uniforms, meals, and housing is provided free of charge for all young men and women attending the Academy. For additional information please contact C.O.P.S./Community Policing Sergeant Timothy Randall at kdpsla@kalamazoocity.org or 269-337-8244.
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Kalamazoo, MI: On March 6th, 2013 KVET officers from the Community Outreach Problem Solving Division, attempted to conduct a traffic stop in the 3000 block of S Westnedge on a wanted subject. While attempting to stop the vehicle, the driver fled from officers by driving in reverse through a parking lot at a high rate of speed. While doing so, the driver collided with another unmarked police vehicle that was pulling into the same parking lot. The fleeing suspect then also rammed the cruiser that originally initiated the traffic stop before the driver gave up and was placed under arrest.
While being placed under arrest, a large quantity of powder cocaine and crack cocaine was located on his person as well as a large sum of U.S. currency in his vehicle. The recovered drugs have a street value of well over $6000.00. As a result of this investigation a 33yr old Kalamazoo resident was lodged at the Kalamazoo County Jail on charges of fleeing and eluding, possession with intent to deliver crack and powder cocaine and malicious destruction of police property.
Anyone with information regarding illegal drugs or firearms activity is urged to contact C.O.P.S. at 269-337-8880, or report an anonymous tip to Silent Observer at 269-343-2100 or www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com
By authority of: Sgt. VanderKlok
Date: March 6, 2013
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Pkwy., Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Acting Captain Habel C.O.P.S. Division, 269-337-8880
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Kalamazoo, MI: On January 17, 2013, KVET officers, from the Community Outreach Problem Solving Division, (C.O.P.S.), were conducting an investigation that identified a residence in the 6100 block of Francis Street as being involved in the production of methamphetamine. A search warrant was obtained for the residence and executed by the Kalamazoo Metro SWAT team this morning. While the residence was being secured, components of the meth production began producing a haze in the garage area of the residence. This was quickly addressed by trained personnel who were already on scene bringing the active meth lab under control.
During a search of the residence a loaded rifle was located, along with suspected meth, ammunition, meth components and discarded meth waste. A total of 5 individuals were located inside the residence all claiming to live in the home. Of the 5 residents, a 35 year old male was arrested on 3 outstanding warrants including a warrant for possession of meth from a previous case, a 23 year old male was arrested on a warrant for possession of meth and a 37 year old male was arrested on a parole absconder warrant. Additional charges will be requested on several of the occupants including manufacturing methamphetamine, felony firearm, maintaining a drug house and possession of meth.
Anyone with information regarding illegal drugs or firearms activity is urged to contact C.O.P.S. at 269-337-8880, or report an anonymous tip to Silent Observer at 269-343-2100 or www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com
By authority of: Sgt. VanderKlok
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Kalamazoo, MI: Kalamazoo Public Safety has had a recent increase in home invasions throughout the city, and a common denominator with many of these crimes is that the homeowner left the home unlocked. With the upcoming holiday season and many people travelling, Kalamazoo Public Safety would like to offer some tips to prevent home invasions.
The following tips are offered to prevent burglaries: Lock all doors and windows of a residence whether anyone is home or not; Do not leave messages on doors or voicemails describing absences; Keep doorways well lit at night; Install deadbolt locks on all outside doors; Keep garage doors closed and locked even when someone is home; Do not leave valuables in plain sight of passersby; Record serial numbers/take photographs or video of valuables and place the records in a safe area, possibly away from the home; for absences of several days, cancel mail or news paper deliveries or have a trusted friend pick those items up; Spare keys should be kept with trusted neighbors or friends, not under the doormat or on a ledge; secure sliding glass doors with appropriate security bars; install motion detector lights in backyards; and finally, keep in mind that many home invasions take place during the daytime while people are away from home—not just under the cover of darkness.
Kalamazoo Public Safety would like to remind everyone to report suspicious activity immediately using 9-1-1 for emergencies, or by contacting Kalamazoo Public Safety dispatch at 269-337-8994 for non-emergencies.
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Pkwy., Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
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The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Explorer Team consists of young men and women, ages 14-21 years, from throughout the greater Kalamazoo community. These area youth provide an outstanding service to our community as they volunteer their time to assist over 30 various organizations throughout each calendar year.
On April 29th and 30th 2011, the KDPS Explorer Post traveled to Alpena, Michigan to compete against 35 other Explorer Posts from around the State of Michigan and a team from the State of Georgia.
At this competition, participants are judged in four common investigation aspects of everyday police work. The categories of competition are traffic accidents, domestic crisis intervention, high risk traffic stops, and armed burglary suspects in a building.
Awards are given in each individual category and the combined overall top scoring post receives the “Governor’s Cup”, recognizing them as the top Explorer Post in the State of Michigan.
KDPS Explorer Post #265 finished first in high risk traffic stops with a perfect score of 100 points, and second place in building searches with 98 out of 100 points. With this outstanding performance, our Explorer Post managed a remarkable 386 points out of a possible 400 points. This accomplishment placed them first overall, capturing the coveted Governor’s Cup.
The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety family would like to congratulate our Explorer program on their outstanding performance. We are all very proud of the way they represented not only this department, but the entire greater Kalamazoo community.
By authority of: Sgt. Joe Humphries
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Kalamazoo Public Safety Community Policing Unit hosted it's annual bike safety and registration event with Safe Kids Coalition, Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Department and Portage Police Department Kids age 6-12 years old are encouraged to respond to the event to get their bikes registered with the police department and to learn basic safety rules. Local businesses also assisted in providing free bike inspection and repair, safety equipment, and rules of the road classes.
 
Kalamazoo Public Safety continues to register bikes through out the year. Residents can bring their personal pedal bikes to any of the seven Public Safety substations to be registered. The bike information is placed into a law enforcement data base, for referral if at any given time your bike is stolen. Bike owners are encouraged to record the serial numbers of their own bikes, and to retain them for any future theft. Kalamazoo Public Safety also recommends retaining any receipts to prove ownership, taking pictures of your bike, and any personal markings or inscriptions on the bike.
More information at www.safekidskalamazoo.org
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Date: November 27, 2010
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Parkway, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Captain Julie Parsons, Criminal Investigations Division, 337-8139
Burglary Suspects caught near Campus and Stolen Property Recovered
Kalamazoo, MI: On Saturday, November 27, 2010, at approximately 11:51 pm, Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers were conducting covert patrols near Western Michigan University’s Campus. Officers were targeting potential break-in suspects.
Community Policing Officer Jeremy Shaffer observed a suspicious vehicle parked in the 100 block of Dobbin St occupied by two females. After interviewing the vehicle occupants, PSO Shaffer determined that the females were actually waiting for two males to return to the vehicle with stolen property. The males were out committing break-ins, the females were waiting for them as a “get away” car.
During the investigation CPO Shaffer was able to recover a stolen Sony flat screen TV and an X-box 360 with games. The two male suspects were identified but never located. A criminal case has been submitted for warrant request on all four subjects named. The origin of the stolen property is still being investigated.
Anyone who may have information regarding this incident, or information regarding other burglaries, is asked to contact Public Safety at 337-8994 or Silent Observer at 343-2100 or www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com.
By authority of: Sergeant Timothy L. Randall
Kalamazoo Public Safety Community Policing Unit
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Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety, Community Policing, is attempting to battle youth violence and obesity, by creating an original program for kids this summer. Kalamazoo Community Policing has collaborated with the NACD and New Genesis to utilize their buildings for a Double Dutch open gym, Tuesday and Saturday.
This event is geared toward establishing bonds between youth, KDPS, and the community leaders. The main goal of the program is to provide a safe haven for kids to laugh, exercise, and interact positively with adults and other kids. There is no set age group. Kids, parents and volunteers are all welcome to jump or twirl rope. No formal commitment is required, but any smiling faces are welcome. KDPS is helping to jump start kids into healthy habits this summer.
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Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers and their families participate every year in the Annual Holiday Food Drive. Donations are collected at various locations throughout the fall. Proceeds are then organized at the Kalamazoo County Fairgrounds, and volunteers distribute the food to needy local families in the Kalamazoo area. The holiday food drive is a wonderful way to share your family spirit with those in need during the holiday season. Everyone is encouraged to volunteer and participate. (See the KDPS calendar for specific dates).
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Kalamazoo Public Safety Community Policing Unit created a summer program that encompassed the skills of Double Dutch and jump roping. KDPS coordinated with the Northside Neighborhood Association and New Genesis schools, to provide a safe and healthy form of summer entertainment. All ages and genders were encouraged to attend weekly open gym sessions, and share their skills and desire. The program was a success, gaining participation of over 50 individuals. The program ended on National Night Out, August 3, 2010. Kids benefitted from increased exercise in their life, positive interaction with local police officers, and a broadened friendship base due to a shared hobby.
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