Grand Haven Police Department

About

The Grand Haven Department of Public Safety provides Law Enforcement, Fire and Emergency Medical Services to the City of Grand Haven, Michigan.

Story

Law Enforcement, Fire Protection and Medical First Responder services in Grand Haven are all contained within the Grand Haven Department of Public Safety. The Grand Haven Department of Public Safety (GHDPS) provides police services 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The agency responds to approximately 10,000 calls for service each year and participates in numerous special events by providing traffic safety, crowd control, and security. In addition to responding to police calls, officers are cross-trained as firefighters. As a result, officers also respond to medicals and fires, which account for approximately 1,300 additional calls each year. Officers work twelve (12) hour shifts and each officer works 7 days in a two-week pay period. One officer staffs the fire apparatus and the remaining officers work police/fire duties from their patrol vehicle within one of four (4) districts. There are a total of four (4) teams, two (2) day shifts and two (2) night shifts. Each shift is under the direct supervision of a sergeant.

Mission

The Mission of the Grand Haven Department of Public Safety, in partnership with our community, is to protect and enhance the quality of life for our residents and visitors by providing professional law enforcement, fire, and emergency medical services.