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Public Safety Department Administration Division
The Public Safety Department Administration Division is commanded by the Director and Deputy Director of Public Safety. The administrators are 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
Farmington Fire Service
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 fire fighting 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
- Due to quick response times, the total fire loss in the past year is estimated at only $178,925. In 2009, the Fire Service handled:
- 716 Medical/injured person runs
- 8 Miscellaneous fire
- 41 Odor/smoke investigations
- 26 Fire alarms and service calls
- 29 Wires down
- 19 Hazardous materials runs (includes mutual aid responses to area departments)
- 8 Structure fires
- 6 Vehicle fires
Uniform Patrol Division
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 trailer deployment
- vehicle fleet management
- mountain bike patrols
- school crossing guards
- medical supplies
- breathalyzer coordination
- in-car cameras
- roll call instruction
Patrol Division
The Patrol Division is extremely proud of their reputation for fast emergency response. In 2009 the Patrol Division handled:
- 6,793 calls for service
- 728 arrests (183 for Operating While Intoxicated)
- 4,116 hazardous and non-hazardous violations
- 333 roadway traffic accidents
- 40 citations issued for soliciting without a permit
Special Operations Division
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
- reserve officers
- evidence and property room
- school liaison programs
- alcohol and tobacco compliance operations
In 2009, the Special Operations Division handled:
- 204 criminal investigations
- 108 warrants obtained
- 12 juvenile petitions
- 2 massage facility background investigations
- 5 liquor license facility investigations
- 3 personnel background investigations
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.