Public Safety
NOBLE Listening Session: Douglass Community Association, May 19, 2026
The National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE), through its West Michigan Chapter, hosted a Community Listening Session in Kalamazoo, Michigan on May 19, 2026. The event provided a welcoming forum where community members, local stakeholders, and law enforcement…
Fishing with PAL
The Kalamazoo Police Athletic League (PAL) helps bridge the gap between youth and police officers through programs and activities. Their newest youth program, Fishing with PAL, teaches the essentials of fishing. Kids learn to assemble fishing poles, hook worms, and…
Meeting Brief: April 9, 2024 City of Kalamazoo Citizens Public Safety Review and Appeal Board
Here are the meeting highlights for the April 9, 2024 City of Kalamazoo Citizens Public Safety Review and Appeal Board meeting. Having no pending appeal the board briefly reviewed the 2024 portion of the Police Complaint Review Report with KDPS…
CPR Training Classes
KDPS Officer Samantha Schmeltz talks about the CPR Program, offering free classes to the community.
Crime Prevention through Environmental Design
Kalamazoo community policing officer, Matt Gernaat, explains what crime prevention through environmental design is and how people can deter crime in their property with simple changes.
Tips to Survive an Active Shooter
KDPS officer Chris Brouwer shares a 3-step action plan for civilians to respond to an active shooter emergency.
