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Your Police Department
Welcome to Your Police Department — a team committed to serving our neighbors with fairness, transparency and respect. We work every day to build a safe, welcoming Battle Creek through strong relationships, professional policing and a deep connection to the community we serve.
Your Police Department brings together the people, principles and partnerships that shape how we protect and support Battle Creek. Whether you want to learn about our leadership, understand our guiding values or explore how we hold ourselves accountable, this page is your starting point.
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Accreditation
The Battle Creek Police Department is one of a limited number of Michigan law enforcement agencies to achieve full state accreditation. Accreditation affirms that the department voluntarily meets 105 professional standards set by the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police, supported by more than 465 required proofs. The process includes public comment, onsite assessments, policy updates, and ongoing compliance to ensure accountability, reduced risk, and strong community confidence.
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Connect With Us
Find all the ways to connect with the Battle Creek Police Department in one place. File a complaint or commendation, reach department contacts, follow us on social media, and sign up for city news and alerts.
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Office of the Chief
The Office of the Chief oversees leadership, strategic planning, and community engagement for the Battle Creek Police Department. The Chief emphasizes transparency, accountability, responsiveness, and collaboration with residents of Battle Creek and Bedford Township. The department focuses on smart operations, innovative strategies, real‑time data use, and strengthening trust between the police and the community.
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Office of Professional Standards
The Office of Professional Standards oversees the investigation of complaints against police personnel and ensures that the Battle Creek Police Department maintains professionalism, integrity, and accountability. The office also manages recruitment, training coordination, MCOLES compliance, and provides information to residents seeking to file complaints or request records.
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Operating Principles
Explore the Battle Creek Police Department’s core operating principles—values-driven service, leadership, legitimacy, and continuous learning.
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Police & Fire Pension Board
The Police & Fire Pension Board page provides information about the administration of the Battle Creek Police and Fire Retirement System. It includes board details, annual financial reports, actuarial valuations, audited statements, meeting schedules, benefit calculation tools, and FOIA guidance. This page supports police officers, firefighters, and beneficiaries by offering access to retirement planning resources and system documentation.
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Sales / Laws
The Sales / Laws page provides information about Michigan firearm regulations, including rules on open and concealed carry, firearm purchasing and usage, and legal updates from the Michigan State Police. It also includes firearm disposal notices required by Public Act 381 of 2000, listing confiscated firearms turned over to the Battle Creek Police Department and instructions for rightful owners to submit claims within required timeframes.
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Battle Creek Police Department
Physical Address
34 N Division Street
Battle Creek, MI 49014
Phone: 269-781-0911Emergency Phone: 911
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Correctional Center Calhoun County
Phone: 269-969-6339
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10th District Court
Phone: 269-969-6666
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Prosecuting Attorney Calhoun County
Phone: 269-969-6980
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Bedford Charter Township
Phone: 269-968-6917