Northville Township Residents,

I’m pleased to share with you the 2023 Annual Report for the Northville Township Police Department. The annual report cover is a picture mosaic of the men and women who protect and defend Northville Township, as well as photos of dozens of community outreach activities and training sessions these professionals accomplished in addition to their regular duties. I am extremely proud and privileged to be part of such a dedicated crew, and I ask you to join me in acknowledging all they do to keep this community safe and secure. The interactive version of the cover allows viewers to click on each cell to view these photo in full.

Following are some highlights from 2023:

Accreditation: The Accreditation Team successfully completed requirements for the December on-site assessment by the Michigan Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission to examine all aspects of the Northville Township Police Department’s policies and procedures, management, operations, and support services.

Drone Program: Also in 2023, a supervisor, two police officers and two public safety officers completed training in support of the implementation of an Unmanned Aircraft System for the police department that will provide additional technology to increase officer safety and improve response times in critical situations. 

Completion of a Five-Year Strategic Plan: The community-driven plan aligns the changing needs of the community, our goals, tactics and strategies with a purpose-driven, performance-oriented and principles-led approach to ensure effective and efficient delivery of safety services to the community.

School Safety: Last year, we added an additional school resource officer assigned to Northville Public Schools. We also established a school safety committee consisting of district representatives, police and fire personnel to maintain a regular cadence of open dialogue with school administrators to ensure a safe and secure learning environments for students in the district.

Mental Health Partnership: In 2023, we were again successful in our application for the Byrne Justice Assistance Grant to continue to our partnership with Hegira Health to provide professional mental health resources in the field when officers are unable to petition an individual for treatment. 

In closing, I want to thank you for the trust and support you have extended to the Northville Township Police Department. We will continue to do everything possible to protect our residents and their families, business owners and civic organizations who have chosen Northville Township as a place to live, work and play. 

-Scott J. Hilden, Director of Public Safety / Chief of Police

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE 2023 ANNUAL REPORT.

Click below to view past annual reports: 

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