Often the first "tip" to the police that there may be a crime in progress will come from a neighbor just like you. If you notice something suspicious in your neighborhood, telephone 911 immediately. You may just stop a crime before there is a victim.

Sector 1   Sector 2   Sector 3   Sector 4   Sector 5   Sector 7   Sector 42 08 NMC 09 Senior High 40 Cherry Capital 41 GT Commons Patrolman, Office and Telephone Number Area Covered 1 Patrolman Andrew Grubb Office: Civic Center 947.7751 Eastern (includes Venue 8, 9, 40) 2 Patrolman Karyl Moore Office: Traverse Heights School 947-7742 Traverse Heights 3 Patrolman Paul Ellul Office: Oak Park School 947-7786 Oak Park 4 Patrolman Matthew Morton Office: Convention & Visitors Bureau 947-7777 Downtown 5 Patrolman Robert Sadler Office: St. Francis 947-7784 Glenn Loomis 7 Patrolman Jeff O'Brien Office: Grand Traverse Commons 947-7743 Willow Hill (includes venue 41) 42 Patrolman Mary Jane Gay Office: Central Grade School 947-7766 Central Grade   Patrolman Marshall 995-1298 and/or Patrolman Padgett 933-3599 (Inclues Venues 8, 9, 40, 41) Northwestern Michigan College Traverse City Senior High Cherry Capital Airport Grand Traverse Commons

Traverse City Copwatch
We believe police accountability to the community and equal rights and treatment are of utmost importance. The GT Copwatch Forum is brought to you under the aegis of the 1st Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which formally confirms the universal right of every person to think and speak for their self.

National Copwatch
The Copwatch Database is a permanent, searchable repository of complaints filed against police officers. It was designed and intended both to promote public safety and to ensure that police officers remain accountable for their actions.

Silent Observer of Grand Traverse — 231.947.8477
Many people with information that could help solve major crimes fail to come forward, either because of fear of reprisals or getting involved in a criminal justice system that can be hard to understand. Silent Observer offers you the opportunity to make a difference in your community while keeping your identity secret. IF YOU HAVE INFORMATION ABOUT A CRIME, CALL SILENT OBSERVER AT 231.947.8477

County Clerk Online Records Search
These records are made available to the public by the Grand Traverse County Clerk's Office. The following pages serve as an index to the actual records maintained at the County Clerk's Office.

Michigan Sex Offender Registry
This registry is updated daily at 6:00 A.M. The information contained in this registry is obtained by local law enforcement agencies when Sexual Offenders register with those local agencies.

Domestic Relationship Incident report
Listed below is the new standard Domestic Relationship Incident report form and the cover letter. ThIS form was developed with the input of prosecutors, police and domestic violence service providers.This form (or one substantially similar) must be used by all law enforcement officers to report a domestic violence incident.

• Form: Domestic Relationship Incident Updated (with fill-in fields) 418kb
• Letter: Domestic Relationship Incident cover

Offender Tracking Information System (OTIS)
This site provides Internet users with information about a wide variety of offenders who are, or were, under the supervision of the Michigan Department of Corrections.

Michigan State Police Criminal Justice Information Center
This site allows registered users to search the Michigan criminal conviction records maintained by the Department of State Police, Criminal Justice Information Center. Police, courts and other criminal justice agencies throughout the State of Michigan submit these records to the state repository.

The Michigan state Legislature has given police power to search your home without telling you why.
Two new laws, which took effect Monday as part of anti-terror efforts, also shield from public scrutiny the reasons for police searches.

Personal Protection Orders: The Facts
Personal Protection Orders are available through the Traverse City police and the Women's Resource Center. A PPO is valid from the moment the judge signs his name, until the PPO is terminated by the judges signature. Contrary to the opinion of some people, if the holder of the PPO violates the terms of the PPO, it remains in effect and the party(s) are responsible to adhere to the terms of the order or be arrested from a violation of the law.

Michigan Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Laws
Sexual Assault related statutes, court rules and rules of evidence

Know Your Rights When Dealing With The Police
This material provides general guidelines to current Michigan law. These guidelines have been prepared by one attorney, as an aid to public education. They are not intended as a substitute for getting your own individualized legal advice. The law changes frequently and every factual situation is different. We do not guarantee of warrant the information provided here. We urge you to always contact a qualified attorney.

In dealing with officers:

• Stay calm
• Choose your words carefully
• Remain cooperative.
• Do not risk an altercation.

Your statements to officers:

• You have the right to remain silent. KEEP QUIET!
• The only information you have to provide is your name and address.
• Do not volunteer any information.
• Do not admit to guilt.
• State clearly that you want a lawyer.
• Ask the officer if you are under arrest.
  • If the answer is "no" you are free to leave and should not answer any questions.
  • If the answer is yes, you should still not answer any questions.

Actions:

• Never consent to a search
• Report harassment and arrests
• Get a lawyer-they can minimize the consequences.
  

Department of Justice Freedom of Information Act Reference Guide
Like all federal agencies, the Department of Justice is required under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to disclose records requested in writing by any person. However, agencies may withhold information pursuant to nine exemptions and three exclusions contained in the statute. Each state has its own public access laws that should be consulted for access to state and local records.

Citizens Law Enforcement Academy
The Traverse City Police Department will be hosting the fifth annual Citizens Law Enforcement Academy. This program consists of 12 weeks of instruction cquainting the participants with the Police Department, the many programs hosted by or involving members of the Traverse City Police Department. Participants are instructed in many areas such as Community Policing, Investigations, Crime Scene Analysis, Emergency Vehicle Operation.

People interested in attending fifth annual Citizens Law Enforcement Academy should complete an application at the Law Enforcement Center, or contact Sergeant Joe McCarthy, Lisa Green or Denise Melichar at 922.4400. Class space is limited.