The Support Services Division consists of specialized bureaus that address
a wide spectrum of police services. The functions of these bureaus range
from basic public services to the more police-oriented operations in
support of the Patrol Division. Diversity and flexibility are the primary
requisites of the personnel assigned to the Support Services Division.
Bureau of Information and Technology Oversees all technical and computer related issues and works
closely with the City of Dearborn MIS Department in implementation,
development and advancement in such issues. The bureau combines the
working knowledge of a police officer and IT skills to apply new technological
advancements to the police department. This unit also works closely
with CLEMIS (Courts Law Enforcement Management and Information System)
which services over 100 police agencies in several counties.
Training Office
Neighborhood Watch - The City of Dearborn
has initiated a Neighborhood Watch Program. Neighborhood Watch is a community
crime prevention program, which enlists the active participation of citizens
in cooperation with the Dearborn Police Department. Its purpose is to reduce
crime, create an alert neighborhood, and facilitate the reporting of suspicious activity. Please call (313) 943-3030 to report ANY SUSPCIOUS ACTIVITY, 24 hours a day.
Training - Provides for the training
needs of all police personnel within the department, including making
all arrangements to send employees to classes and seminars anywhere
in the country. Also, provides instructional classes for Ordinance
Enforcement Officers, Fairlane Town Center Security Police Officers,
Reserve Officers, Explorers, Ford Motor Company & Conrail Security
members and Police Recruits.
Grant Writing - Applies for the majority
of the grant funding and responsible for grant management for the
entire department.
Crime Prevention - Provide on site
talks with members and organizations of the community.
Reserves - A volunteer program, the
Reserve Program is comprised of 50 members and provides countless
hours of volunteer service to the community by assisting the police
department with many activities including: special events, surveillance,
house checks, freeway patrol and New Year's Eve rides.
Recruiting - Working throughout the
year with the City of Dearborn's Department of Human Resources the
training office actively recruits around the State. The Recruiter
strives to get the best possible police employees and continually
attends graduate classes at reputable colleges specializing in police
curriculum to seek out these quality applicants. Also, the Recruiter
provides new officers with their required equipment, training, and
administers and coordinates the Field Training Officer and Evaluation
Program and regulates the recruit officer/FTO assignments.
Dearborn Radio Emergency Team - Another
volunteer program, the Radio Emergency Team assists the Police &
Fire Department with emergency situations.
Firearms Range - All sworn members
of the Dearborn Police Department who are authorized to carry a weapon
must be both knowledgeable on when and how to use the weapon that
they carry as well as being proficient with their assigned weapon.
All officers are required to qualify with their assigned weapons on
a semi-annual basis. The Range Master sets up the qualification and
training courses for the department.
Community Preparedness - Established
to address safety and security issues which directly affect the citizens
of Dearborn. Working in conjunction with State and Federal Agencies,
as well as the Dearborn Fire Departments Emergency Management Staff,
the Community Preparedness office works diligently to ensure an adequate
infrastructure of security in case of disasters or emergencies.
Dearborn Explorer Post 1177 - This
program is an extension of the 'Boy Scouts of America' and is for
young adults from the age of 14 - 21 years. The Explorers provide
assistance at various police activities and functions, learning through
experience a variety of police skills.
Community Policing - One officer
is assigned to the Warren Avenue business district and acts as liaisons
between the mostly Arabic community and the Police Department. The
Community Policing Office is located within Esper Library at 12929
W. Warren, Dearborn, MI 48126. They can be reached at 313-943-2800
Records & Identification Bureau
Headed up by a Lieutenant the records section is staffed by civilian
personal. All department reports, permits and licenses are forwarded
to the Record Bureau for final processing.
The day to day functions of the Record Bureau include many services
to the community and general public. Fingerprinting services for job
applicants, business organizations, and adoptions are provided as well
as processing applicants for taxi licenses and permits to purchase handguns.
The Record Bureau is also required to process all money received for
bonds, vehicle towing and impounding fees.
Our department has transitioned to the new Michigan Incident Crime Reporting
(MICR) program. The new system provides a tremendous amount of information
to State and Federal agencies.
Liquor Enforcement(Sgt. Andreas Barnett)
Regulates the
sale of alcohol and permits required throughout the City of Dearborn.
Special Events Coordinator (Sgt. Andreas Barnett)
All large city functions that need additional police
services are reviewed by the Special Events Unit. Here it is determined
what involvement is needed by the Dearborn Police Department to ensure
a safe event.
