The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety is hiring Public Safety Officers. Online applications will be accepted until October 7, 2026 at 11:59 PM.
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Published on September 27, 2026
On Sunday, September 27, 2026, at approximately 4:13 a.m., Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety (KDPS) officers were dispatched to a home in the 100 block of Reed Ave. for a report of a shooting.
Published on September 25, 2026
On September 25, 2026, a jury convicted John Powell Jr, 44, of second-degree murder in the 2023 shooting death of Tyquincy Tymain McFerrin, 42.
Published on September 22, 2026
The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety opened their application process for the position of "Public Safety Officer" on Monday September 21, 2026. The application process will remain open until 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
KDPS has a dedicated emergency manager who works alongside other jurisdictions to prepare for and respond to emergencies when they arise. They also help our community prepare for emergencies before they happen.