23600 Liberty Street
Farmington, MI  48335

Public Safety
Bob Houhanisin
Directory of Public Safety

248-474-4700

 

Mission:

We pledge to enhance the quality of life, safety and security of the community with professional services that value and respect the civil rights of all people.

About Us

The Farmington Public Safety Department

1 Public Safety Director
1 Public Safety Deputy Director
22 Public Safety Officers
11 Reserve Firefighters 
1 Records Supervisor
1 Part-time Civilian Assistant
1 Parking Enforcement Officer
6 Public Safety Assistants 

All of the officers are trained as Police Officers, Firefighters and Emergency Medical Responders. 

Divisions and Units

The Public Safety Department Administration Division is commanded by the Director of Public Safety. The Director is responsible for:

  • budget, personnel, policies and procedures, rules and regulations
  • payroll, grants
  • special events representation at 26 public safety and community organizations
  • purchasing
  • Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards rosters
  • Law Enforcement Distribution funds, training, planning, scheduling, discipline, media coordination and supervision of department personnel

Patrol Vehicles

The Patrol Division is extremely proud of their reputation for fast emergency response. The Uniform Patrol Division supervisors manage several specific functions in addition to responding to calls for service and supervising personnel. Some of those functions include:

  • community policing
  • field training
  • rapid deployment
  • fire scene command
  • jail management
  • SMART traffic sign deployment
  • vehicle fleet management
  • mountain bike patrols
  • school crossing guards
  • medical supplies
  • breathalyzer coordination
  • in-car cameras
  • roll call instruction
  • see our Annual Reports and Week In Review for information about our day-to-day responses

Police Vehicles

The Special Operations Division includes 2 detectives, the School Liaison Officer, and the Fire Marshal. These personnel are collectively responsible for:

  • investigations
  • evidence technician service
  • photography
  • fire inspection
  • fire equipment maintenance
  • vehicle maintenance
  • fire reserves
  • evidence and property room
  • school liaison programs
  • alcohol and tobacco compliance operations
  • narcotic suppression unit

In addition, Special Operations personnel transport prisoners to court and coordinate warrant pick-ups and fugitive apprehensions. Public relations and Neighborhood Watch activities are coordinated by the Special Operations Division.

The Farmington Fire Service, under the direction of the Fire Marshal, provides fire and emergency medical services to the community.

The Fire Marshal coordinates monthly firefighting and medical training. Each member of the department is trained to a Michigan Firefighter II level and all members are trained medical first responders. Three officers are certified emergency medical technicians. Some of the fire services provided by the department include:

  • fire extinguishment fire inspections
  • hazardous materials response
  • child car seat checks
  • smoke detector giveaway program
  • public education seminars on fire safety and first aid
  • Fire Ttruck with hoses

Police Benevolent Association

The Farmington Public Safety Department, Farmington Hills Police and Fire Departments, host an annual golf outing, dinner, raffle, live and silent auctions. The event raises funds to assist public safety personnel, their families and members of the general public during times of death, illness or personal crisis.

For more information regarding donations and sponsorships contact: Farmington Hills Police Department 248-871-2600 or visit their website by clicking here.

Annual Reports
File Name Details
2013 Annual Report Download
2012 Annual Report Download
2011 Annual Report Download
2014 Annual Report Download
2017 Annual Report Download
2019 Annual Report Download
2020 Annual Report Download
2021 Annual Report Download
2005 Annual Report Download
2022 Annual Report Download
2009 Annual Report Download
2006 Annual Report Download
2016 Annual Report Download
2015 Annual Report Download
2010 Annual Report Download
2008 Annual Report Download
2018 Annual Report Download
2007 Annual Report Download