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4 marked patrol vehicles
1 administrative unit
Officers will periodically inspect vacant homes upon request. If you are leaving town for an extended time, please contact us by phone, in person, or by mail. Notifying the police department provides us with a way to contact you or another designated person if there is a problem at your home.
You will be required to complete a Vacation House Check Request, which you will find on the bottom left side under Police Downloads. The form is also available at the Police Department office, 120 Pleasant Street.
The Belding Police Reserve program is a valuable asset to the Belding police department and the community. The Police Reserve provides security at school functions, athletic events and community programs.
Reserve officers also ride along with sworn officers for extra assistance during high service periods.
The Belding Police Department consists of 9 sworn police officers including Chief Dion Sower, and 8 patrol officers. In addition, the police department has an active reserve unit with 5 officers.
The department performs many services including traffic enforcement, ordinance enforcement, accident investigation, and criminal investigations. It also performs proactive community related programs, vacation house checks, school safety talks and classroom visits.
Handgun purchase permit applications are available at the front desk of the police department.
Belding Police officers are multifunctional officers who are trained and experienced. Some basic responsibilities include general patrol for the purpose of traffic enforcement, and prevention and detection of crimes or hazardous situations.
Police officers are sworn to enforce city ordinances, state law and federal law. Officers respond to calls for service that include both criminal and non-criminal matters. Department members investigate crimes, accidents, and city ordinance code violations.
Belding Police Officers are responsible for the apprehension of criminals and wanted individuals. Members of the department also routinely respond to non-criminal matters such as child custody, property, and other situations where police are called to keep the peace.
Code enforcement is an important role that the police department performs because it helps maintain a safe and clean environment for residents and visitors. The major areas of code enforcement involve the environment, abandoned motor vehicles, nuisances, noise control, and blight.
The safety and protection of the citizens of Belding is paramount for the department, and we continue to train and prepare for the challenges of the 21st century. Community-oriented police officers help the city to achieve its goals and make Belding proud of its police department.
Get these police department documents.
Police Department Roster 2024 (PDF)
Business Emergency Contact Form (PDF)
Application for Employment (PDF)
120 S. Pleasant Street
Belding, Michigan 48809
Phone: (616) 794-1900
Fax: (616) 794-0091
Emergency: Phone 911
Office Hours
Monday - Thursday
7:00am - 6:00pm
To Contact a City Department Head,
Visit our City Staff Directory Page