Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety

The United States Department of Justice has granted the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety nearly $2 Million dollars as part of the COPS program.

In a surprise announcement, the City of Kalamazoo announced late Wednesday that Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Chief Karianne Thomas, a 27 year veteran of the department, is retiring at the end of the month. Her final day will be September 30th. Named the new Chief is Vernon Coakley, who has …

The City of Kalamazoo announced Tuesday afternoon the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety has completed a "rigorous' accreditation program.

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.