Transparent Public Safety

The Department of Public Safety's mission is to enhance quality of life for everyone in our city by providing professional police, fire, and EMS service in partnership with the community. Members of the public are invited to review policies, contracts, training details, and other information about its operations on this web page. Updates will be posted as needed as KDPS continues to refine and improve its service to Kalamazoo. It is our goal to provide as much information as possible without affecting our ability to serve the people of Kalamazoo.  

Citizen's Public Safety Review and Appeals Board

Learn about the Citizen's Public Safety Review and Appeals Board, appeal the finding of a complaint investigation, or find meeting information.

Crime Mapping

View crime statistics on an online map.

Calls for Service Listing

View a listing of all calls for service received by KDPS for a selected time period or neighborhood.

Public Safety Accreditation

KDPS is accredited by the Michigan Law Enforcement Accreditation Program to ensure it operates within established best practices for policing.

File a Freedom of Information Act Request (FOIA)

Request public records under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

KDPS Documents

Review KDPS policies, procedures, contracts, and reports, including the OIR Report.

View the KDPS Budget

The Public Safety budget is included as part of the overall City of Kalamazoo budget, which is released every December and approved the following January.

OIR Report

OIR Group conducted an independent review of two critical events that took place in the summer of 2020.

Complaints Received Against Public Safety

View complaints filed against KDPS for the current year along with their current status or outcome.

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