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Marlette Police Department

Marlette Police Department Mission Statement

The primary goal of the Police Department is protection of life and property, prevention of crime and apprehension of criminal perpetrators. The Department strives to provide the best possible police service to residents of Marlette and to those who work, travel and shop here.

Marlette Police Department

The Marlette Police Department is located in the Municipal building located at 6436 Morris Street, Marlette. The Department now has an authorized strength of 4 full time officers and 3 part time officers that provides a wide range of protection and enforcement services. Also K-9 Drug Detection.

The department has a community oriented philosophy and provides twenty-four hour service 5 days a week and 20 hour coverage on the weekends.

Key programs and services include: Animal Control, Neighborhood Watch, D.A.R.E., 911 emergency communications. 

For emergency assistance, dial 911. For non-emergencys calls when you cannot reach our local office dial Central Dispatch at 1-800-881-5911. To register a complaint, or to ask for general police-related information, dial (989) 635-2008. Fax 989-635-3806.

News From the Police Department

Curfew for minors under the age of sixteen is between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. Minors under the age of 18 is 12:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. unless accompanied by an adult.

Blight violations continue to be enforced on a regular basis. If a residence is in violation, the owner will have 5 days from the violation date to rectify the situation. Failure to rectify the situation shall result in further enforcement action. Let's take pride in our community and keep  it clean.

 

 


Police Chief Steve Schaub
Steven H. Schaub, Chief of Police
Steve joined the Marlette Police Department in October of 1984 as a patrolman. In February of 1986 he was appointed Chief of Police and continues to serve in that capacity. Prior to coming to Marlette Chief had 5 years of law enforcement experience, including 3 years in the U. S. Army Military Police.
Steve graduated from Vassar High School in 1974 and received a Bachelor Degree in Public Administration from Central Michigan University in 1993. Steve also is a 2001 graduate of the F.B.I. National Academy.
Messages to Citizens:
The Police Department is here to serve you and make Marlette a better place to live. Please feel free to contact us with your concerns or needs. Remember; "SEE IT, HEAR IT, REPORT IT."


Officer Brian McGinnis
Brian P. McGinnis
Patrolman/K-9 Officer/School Liason


Brian joined the Marlette Police Department in October of 1990 as a patrolman and continues to serve in that capacity. Brian also serves as one of our School Liason Officers and is our K-9 handler. Prior to coming to Marlette Brian served 2 years in the U.S. Army Military Police.

Brian graduated from Marlette High School in 1988 and has completed numerous training seminars. He is currently working toward his degree.
Message To Citizens:
Make a difference in someone's life. Be a leader-Not a follower. If you see it, Report it.

Michael J. Severance, Patrolman

Mike joined the Marlette Police Department in March of 1998 as a patrolman and continues to serve in that capacity. Prior to coming to Marlette, Mike had a year and a half in law enforcement.
Officer Mike Severance
Mike graduated from North Branch High School in 1990 and completed his Bachelor degree in Criminal Justice at Ferris State University in 1994.
Message To Citizens:

The strength of a community is based upon its citizens. A communities future citizens are its children. What our children learn from our example today; will either strengthen or weaken our community of tomorrow.