City of Alpena


		*Police Chief* *Kim Miller* Alpena Public Safety Facility 501 W. Chisholm Street Alpena, Michigan 49707 Phone: (989) 354-1800 Fax: (989) 354-1805 Email: kimm@alpena.mi.us	Overview The Police Department employs 18 certified officers who provide law enforcement services for the City of Alpena 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Three clerical employees support the officers. The Police Chief administers the Police Department, and oversees the daily operations. The department is comprised of four divisions: Detective Division Patrol Division Community Services Division Staff Operations Division In addition to traditional police services, our department offers a D.A.R.E. program to all in-city public and parochial schools, a school liaison program, a bicycle patrol, and a K-9 unit.

Police Chief
Kim Miller

Alpena Public Safety Facility
501 W. Chisholm Street
Alpena, Michigan 49707

Phone: (989) 354-1800
Fax: (989) 354-1805
Email: kimm@alpena.mi.us

Overview

The Police Department employs 18 certified officers who provide law enforcement services for the City of Alpena 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Three clerical employees support the officers.

The Police Chief administers the Police Department, and oversees the daily operations. The department is comprised of four divisions:

Detective Division
Patrol Division
Community Services Division
Staff Operations Division

In addition to traditional police services, our department offers a D.A.R.E. program to all in-city public and parochial schools, a school liaison program, a bicycle patrol, and a K-9 unit.

Department Personnel

Alpena D.A.R.E.

Tim&Darin
Officer Tim &
Daren the Lion

POLICE CHIEF - Kim Miller

DETECTIVE DIVISION

DETECTIVE LIEUTENANT - Larry Thomson

DETECTIVE SERGEANT - Joel Jett

COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION

D.A.R.E. OFFICER/ELEMENTARY LIAISON OFFICER - Tim Marquardt
D.A.R.E. logo

HIGH SCHOOL LIAISON OFFICER - Chet Spencer

HURON UNDERCOVER NARCOTICS TEAM (HUNT)
(HUNT Website)
The City of Alpena participates in HUNT by providing one full-time officer to this multi-jurisdictional narcotics task force.

HUNT logo

PATROL DIVISION

PATROL SERGEANTS
Chris Johnston
Steve Davis
Mike Brooks
David Koch

PATROL OFFICERS
Tim Marquardt
Chet Spencer
Mark Bluck
Eric Carlson
Bill Gohl
Lee Grant
Jason Collegnon
Robert Lang
Eric Hamp
Mark Divney

K-9 UNIT
Mike Brooks

CLERICAL STAFF

Tracy Marquardt
Gretchen Kruse
Karen Bobola

Complaint Volumes

2007 Complaints: 4,091
2006 Complaints: 4,648
2005 Complaints: 4,593
2004 Complaints: 4,571
2003 Complaints: 4,394
2002 Complaints: 4,890
2001 Complaints: 5,486
2000 Complaints: 5,357
1999 Complaints: 5,568
1998 Complaints: 5,171
1997 Complaints: 5,375
1996 Complaints: 5,215

Police FAQ's

Where is skateboarding allowed in the City?

The only area in which skateboarding is prohibited, by ordinance, is the Downtown Development Authority District south of the Thunder Bay River. Skateboarding is also not allowed on streets unless crossing at an intersection or where no sidewalks are available, in alleys or on property where the appropriate sign has been posted. A synopsis of the City Ordinance and a map of the Downtown Development Authority District are available at City Hall and the Police Department.

Is there a truck route in the City?

The city adopted a truck route ordinance that specifies which city streets trucks can and cannot use. Copies of the ordinance and truck route map are available at the Police Department or City Hall.

Is the Police Department open 24 hours a day?

Our department has officers on duty 24 hours a day. Our office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with the exception of several holidays. Anyone needing police services outside of the office hours can call 911 or stop at the Public Safety Facility and use the phone in the lobby. The phone is connected to 911. A dispatcher will speak with you, get some general information, and have an officer come to the building to speak with you.

Hiring Requirements

Minimum age of 18 City of Alpena Employment Application Valid Michigan Driver's License and Excellent Driving Record Associate Degree in Criminal Justice or related field M.C.O.L.E.S. certified or certifiable


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