Welcome to the Columbia Charter Township Police Department!
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“The officers and staff of the Columbia Charter Township Police are dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of our community through professional service and open communication. Our officers are committed to protecting residents, businesses, and visitors with integrity and respect. We value your partnership and encourage you to reach out with any concerns, questions, or information that can help keep our township safe.” |
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Chief Jay Niles Columbia Charter Township Police |
About Your Police Department
24/7 Police Protection
Serving Multiple Communities: Lake Columbia, Clark Lake, Village of Brooklyn, Cement City, Columbia Central School District.
Professional Team: Eight (8) sworn officers, including the Chief, Sergeant, full-time and part-time officers, and administrative staff.
Certified & Highly Trained: All officers meet Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) and participate in advanced training through the Southern Michigan Criminal Justice Training Consortium
The Team
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Chief Jay Niles |
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Officer Joshua Hudson |
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Officer Kayla Dean |
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Officer Brandon Berkeypile |
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Officer Joshua Howard |
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Officer Chaun Fluker |
Frequently Asked Questions
Call 911 if you need any service.
All calls for service, whether emergency or non-emergency, are dispatched by our trained responders using our state-of-the-art 911 system.
When you call 911, the dispatcher will gather your information, determine the appropriate response, and send the right people directly to you.
For administrative questions or to follow up on a previous complaint, you can contact the police department directly at 517-592-3122.
If the crime is in progress. call 911 immediately.
To report ongoing or suspected criminal activity, do any of the following:
- Call 911. Our trained dispatchers will gather all the information and send officers to investigate.
- Anonymously report to the Police Department by called 517-592-3122.
- Report a tip using our online form found here. You can also get a hard copy of this form by visiting the township police department in person.
Your insurance company may require an accident report for certain private-property (no injury) events.
The police department will provide the form you need to complete and, once you have filled it out correctly, will assign a report number you can submit to your insurance company.
Fines for certain tickets, such as a broken headlight or loud exhaust, may be waived if the equipment is fixed within 10 business days.
Once you’ve made repairs, show your ticket (and the repair) to any officer to get sign-off. Then show the ticket to the district court to avoid additional complications.