Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety

Kalamazoo Public Safety is currently looking for 30-year-old James Gerald Canedo Jr.

They're also very adamant that heavy restrictions and policies be put in place if a real need for them occurs. The group believes eliminating police presence is a necessary safety measure and an important step in eliminating the School to Prison Pipeline.

A Kalamazoo home was searched for evidence of dogfighting and ten dogs were removed after being found in deplorable conditions in the backyard.

UPDATE 3/3/2020: Located & safe. The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety confirmed they spoke with Daniel earlier in the day.

Missing 16-Year-Old From Kalamazoo Could Be With Sex Offender

Fundraising efforts are underway after a young father was murdered while protecting his family during a home invasion in Kalamazoo County.

Officers learned Monday night that a woman had just driven her vehicle into the Kalamazoo River, with her two children inside.

A total of 25 public safety officers with 4 different fire apparatus battled the fire for approximately 4 hours. Heavy equipment also had to be brought in to access hot spots within the remains of the building.

Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety officers responded to the area of West Frank Street and North Westnedge Avenue on a report of multiple shots fired at approximately 11:21 p.m. Thursday night.

KDPS is proud to announce that it is joining the free Neighbors app by Ring to provide the City of Kalamazoo community with real-time, local crime and safety information