Community Programs
Community EngagementEstablishing positive relationships with residents and businesses is central to the department's mission. These programs put officers, K-9s, academies and support services to work for the community.
Specialized units and services that keep residents, students and neighborhoods safer.
K-9 Unit
Officer Hallie Fowler and K-9 Hemi handle narcotics searches, alarm calls, tracking and community demonstrations. K-9 Viper retired in April 2026 after nine years of service.
Learn moreComfort K-9 Program
Chester, a Cavachon born December 27, 2024, joined the department in February 2025 as a trained comfort K-9 for first responders, victims and the community.
Learn moreSchool Resource Officer
Officer Ryan Wilson serves the Anchor Bay School District as School Resource Officer, protecting students and staff while building positive relationships in every school.
Learn more"Careful!" Program
Officers leave a "Careful!" tag when they spot valuables in plain view or an unsecured door, alerting residents and businesses before a crime happens.
Learn moreC.O.P. Camera Registration
The Chesterfield Observation Program lets residents and businesses register private security cameras so investigators know where footage may exist after a crime.
Learn moreMed Return Bin
Drop unwanted or expired pill-form medications in the Med Return bin in the station lobby, open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, no questions asked.
Learn morekID Print Program
A free child identification card with photo, thumbprint and vital statistics, supported by the Anchor Bay Community Foundation Justin Mello Memorial Fund.
Learn moreHands-on programs for teens, adults and future officers.
Junior Public Safety Academy
A two-week summer academy, created in 2017, that gives young residents hands-on experience with police, fire and first responder work and ends with a graduation.
Learn moreCitizens' Public Safety Academy
A 12-week academy, created in 2016, that gives adult residents and business owners a first-hand look at detective, dispatch, patrol, marine and S.W.A.T. work.
Learn moreCadet Program
A paid, part-time path into law enforcement for college students, started in 2022. Of 27 cadets hired, 7 have become Chesterfield officers and 1 a dispatcher.
Learn moreRide-Along Program
Ride with a Chesterfield Township patrol officer for a first-hand look at a shift. Open to adults with a signed release form and advance department approval.
Learn moreThe people and partners who support our officers and our community.
Peer Support and Chaplain Program
Confidential support for police employees and their families through a trained Peer Support team, a clinical director and Chaplain K. Fleece.
Learn moreFriends of Chesterfield Police
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit whose sole purpose is supporting the police department through the open house, a bowling fundraiser, the K-9 unit and the junior academy.
Learn moreCommunity Outreach
From National Night Out to CPR classes and school visits, the department takes part in events across the township all year to build relationships with residents.
Learn moreRequest an Officer, a K-9 Demonstration or a Station Tour
The department participates in school visits, parades, ribbon cuttings, National Night Out and dozens of township events each year. Contact us to request a presence at your event or to schedule a group tour of the station.
