All City of Southfield offices and facilities (excluding the 46th District Court) will remain closed to the public until at least Monday, March 15, 2021 or further notice in accordance with the most recent state of Michigan public health order. All essential public safety and public works services and departments continue to function as normal. Residents can still conduct most city business online and through City Hall’s main drop box 24/7 as well as via phone during the City Hall regular business hours, Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Safe Street Pledge
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City of Southfield launches Southfield Safe Streets Pledge to curb distracted driving
Policing Efforts
Acting Southfield Police Brian Bassett states that Southfield Safe Streets Pledge is a part of the department’s overall community policing efforts which includes:
- Operation GOT M – This program encourages residents to contact the police department with complaints relating to three specific issues: traffic, loud music and littering. If any of these three violations are observed, residents may call a non-emergency line at (248) 796-GOT M (4686) and leave a voicemail message with any information they can provide.
- Crime Prevention Bureau – The primary goal of the crime prevention bureau is to educate the community about security awareness.
- Citizen Information Network – An information sharing messaging system that citizens can sign up for to receive e-mail messages regarding crime alerts and crime reports.
- School Liaison Officer Program – The liaison officer interacts on a daily basis with faculty, staff and students in a casual, non-threatening school environment. School liaison officers not only enforce laws, but also become counselors, confidants and friends of students.
- Chaplain Program - The police chaplains represent the city of Southfield at many ceremonies and help citizens during times of need and distress.
- Citizen and Youth Police Academies – The police department provides information and demonstrations on crime scene processing, patrol operations, crime prevention and other topics to educate residents and students who then become active participants with the department to keep Southfield safe.