Safety Information
The Commission
GREG BUNCH, Chairman
RICH SULLIVAN, Township Board Representative
STEVE SMITH
BRIAN KERN
CHUCK GARASIC
The Public Safety Commission is an ad hoc Committee that meets as needed in the meeting room at Chikaming Township Center, 13535 Red Arrow Highway in Harbert when there are agenda items. Meetings will be posted in advance. Also in attendance are Police Chief Todd Taylor and Fire Chief Allen Weich.
Emergency Response
If it's an emergency, dial 911. For non-emergency reports, call 866-630-7679 and an officer will be dispatched.
The Chikaming Township Public Safety Departments shall provide coordination and delivery of Police, Fire, First Responder and support services in order to preserve, protect and defend the people and property in Chikaming Township, while respecting the rights and dignity of all persons. The Police and Fire Departments are located at Chikaming Township Center 13535 Red Arrow Highway, P.O. Box 258, Harbert, Michigan 49115.
911 House signs-Forms Here
It is important that an emergency vehicle can find you when you are in need. You can get an official green 911 Emergency House sign for $20.00 (price includes brackets) at the Township Center. Just come in or send your $20 along with your name, address and phone number to Chikaming Township Center, 13535 Red Arrow Highway, P.O. Box 40, Harbert, MI 49115. Be sure to write the numbers you want on the sign in large print on your request and indicate whether you want a vertical or horizontal sign. We will call you when your sign is ready.
The Alarm Ordinance
Info on the ordinance can be found here, and permit applications here.
How to register your alarm system: You need to come into the Police Department and fill out the form and pay your fee. At that time you will receive a sticker for your window. Also, if you have a false alarm, you will be notified of the need to register your alarm and the fine if you fail to do so.
Police department information
The Chikaming Township Police Department employs an Administrative Assistant who is at the department Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Our police department is not staffed after hours or on the holidays, or weekends, with office personnel to answer the phone. Please understand our officers are out on patrol and not in the office to answer telephone calls after hours or on the weekends. If you call the office and leave a message for the on-duty police officer, please understand it may be hours before an officer returns your telephone call. Therefore, if an emergency exists, call 911, or if you need a police officer for a non-emergency matter, we encourage you to call the Berrien County Central Dispatch Center at 1-866-630-7679
Other Safety Notes
In the event of a Pollution Emergency call: 1-800-292-4706.
For more information on burning regulations and safety, visit the our Fire Department webpage.
For more information on police radar trailer placement and FOIA requests, visit our Police Department webpage.