Kalamazoo, MI

Today June 1, 2020, at 6:00 p.m., several churches in the Kalamazoo County region have planned a protest to be held at numerous locations within the City of Kalamazoo and surrounding areas. Specifically, Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety (KDPS) will be enhancing staffing to provide additional police presence at the locations within the city limits. These locations include; Bronson Park, Kalamazoo County Courthouse and a parking lot located at 700 N. Park. There will be other demonstrations held outside the City of Kalamazoo, handled by those jurisdictions.

The mission of KDPS will be to maintain safety for the protesters and ensure people’s First Amendment Rights are protected.

Authority: Vernon Coakley, Assistant Chief
Operations/Community Outreach

Date: June 1, 2020

Address: 150 E. Crosstown Pkwy., Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Assistant Chief Vernon Coakley, 269 337-8270

On Saturday May 24, 2020 at approximately 3:00 am a male arrived at Bronson Hospital with a single non-life threatening gunshot wound. The male reported he had been shot in the 600 block of Ada during an attempted robbery.

Kalamazoo Public Safety officers responded to the area to investigate. The victim provided limited suspect information. He last saw the male suspect fleeing on foot in an unknown direction from the location. Kalamazoo Public Safety officers responded to the area to investigate. A canvass for potential witnesses, and evidence was completed. This incident is currently being investigated, and an update will be given when more information becomes available.

Anyone having information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at 488-8911 or Silent Observer at 343-2100

Authority: Sgt. Kelly Pittelkow

Date: May 24, 2020

Address: 150 E. Crosstown Pkwy. Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001

Contact: Captain Habel, Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety CID, 337-8139

Kalamazoo, MI: On 3/27/20 at approximately 1:30 pm, Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Officers responded to the 800 block of Reed Ave for a report of a subject down in the roadway. First arriving officers located a victim who had apparently been run over by a vehicle. The suspect vehicle fled the scene prior to officers’ arrival. The victim, a 15 year old Kalamazoo female, was unable to provide many details of the incident. She was transported to Bronson Hospital by ambulance where she was treated for serious injuries.

Investigating officers spoke with witnesses and reviewed security camera footage from the area, which showed the suspect vehicle running over the victim in the roadway. The suspect vehicle is a dark sedan. The make and model of the suspect vehicle are unknown. It was last seen leaving west on Reed Ave. As of this time, the suspect has not been located or identified.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at 337-8120 or Silent Observer at 343-2100

By authority of:

Sgt. Robert Holdwick

The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety wants to remind everyone that the health and safety of our residents and visitors in our city is our main priority. Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, the community finds itself in the position to limit large gatherings. Limiting contacts will help slow the spread of the disease, which can be deadly to vulnerable populations.

If you are planning on attending any large St. Patty’s Day events, we strongly encourage you to stay home to limit the spread of COVID-19 and risk of your exposure.

Additionally, large gatherings, as we have seen in previous St. Patty’s celebrations, require a large contingent of Public Safety Officers and First Responders. These First Responders are crucial to the safety of the community and we want to limit their exposure also.

Things to know about COVID-19 :
Close contact increases your risk for COVID-19, including:
1- Being within approx. 6 feet of an individual with COVID-19 for a prolonged period of time.
2- Having direct contact with body fluids from an individual with COVID-19.
How to protect yourself from exposure:
1- Maintain a distance of at least 6 feet
2- Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
3- Do not touch your face without first washing your hands

CONTACT US
Non-Emergency Dispatch: 269-488-8911
Emergency: 911

Kalamazoo, MI: On March 4th, 2020 at 2:37pm, Public Safety Officers responded to
the intersection of W North St and Stuart Ave in reference to a pedestrian that was
struck by a vehicle. Officers located a 15 year old with minor injuries.
Kalamazoo Public Safety officers rendered aid until LIFE EMS arrived and transported the victim to Bronson Hospital.

The driver of the vehicle remained on scene and was questioned by officers. Several
witnesses also stayed on scene and provided statements. It was revealed that the victim
was walking eastbound on W. North St, at Stuart Ave, in the provided crosswalk
when she was struck by the vehicle as it was turning to travel south on Stuart Ave. The at fault driver was cited in the incident. Alcohol does not appear to be a factor.

Anyone having information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at 337-8994 or Silent Observer at 343-2100

By authority of: Sgt. Brandon Noble

Date: March 4th, 2020Address: 150 E. Crosstown Pkwy., Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001

Contact: Captain Huber, Operations Division, 337-8051