Our Department
Chesterfield Township Department of Public SafetyAn accredited, full-service police department serving a growing township on Lake St. Clair, organized into the divisions and units below.
Command Staff
The Director of Public Safety, the Administrative Captain, three Lieutenants and the Administrative Sergeant lead the department.
Brian D. Bassett
Director Brian D. Bassett leads the Chesterfield Township Department of Public Safety, overseeing both the police and fire departments.
Learn moreCaptain Brian McNair
Captain Brian McNair oversees the administration of the police department, from budget and personnel to training, dispatch and records.
Learn moreLieutenants
Lieutenants Tiffany Beetham, Robert Fitzpatrick and Matthew McPhillips oversee the department's patrol, investigative, specialty and administrative operations.
Learn moreSgt. Harry Otal
Sergeant H. Otal, the 2025 Command Officer of the Year, supervises the Dispatch Center and coordinates the department's day-to-day administration.
Learn moreDivisions and Units
Administration
The Administration division supports police and fire operations with budgeting, personnel, training, IT, policy review and community outreach.
Learn morePatrol Division
Patrol officers answer the township's calls for service around the clock, organized in shifts under three lieutenants and ten sergeants.
Learn moreDetective Bureau
The Detective Bureau investigates adult and juvenile crimes, secures evidence and prepares cases for the township attorney and county prosecutor.
Learn moreDispatch Center
The Dispatch Center answers 911 and non-emergency calls for Chesterfield Township and New Baltimore police and fire, 24 hours a day, every day.
Learn moreRecords Department
The Records Department staffs the main lobby and handles police reports, FOIA requests, firearm permits, registrations and fingerprinting.
Learn moreTraffic Unit
The Traffic Unit enforces speed, seatbelt and commercial vehicle laws, investigates crashes and works neighborhood traffic complaints.
Learn moreFatal Accident Investigation Team
A nine-member team trained in crash reconstruction responds to serious injury and fatal crashes in the township. It handled eight callouts in 2025.
Learn moreEvidence Technicians
Twenty-four trained officers identify, collect and process evidence at crime scenes. They processed 434 scenes in 2025.
Learn moreProperty Room
The Property Room is the secure facility where evidence and found property are cataloged, stored, audited quarterly and released or disposed of lawfully.
Learn moreProfessional Standards and Training
Professional Standards and Training maintains department policy, tracks compliance and coordinated 8,844 hours of training in 2025.
Learn moreSpecialty Task Forces
Chesterfield officers serve on four Macomb County task forces targeting narcotics, fugitives, auto theft and post-overdose outreach.
Learn moreMarine One
Marine One, a 29-foot Munson Pakcat, patrols Lake St. Clair from early spring to late fall enforcing maritime law and preserving life and property.
Learn moreDrone Operations
Thirteen FAA-licensed pilots fly the department's drones for crash scenes, missing person searches and incident overwatch. Deployed 21 times in 2025.
Learn moreHonor Guard
Established in 2015, the nine-member Honor Guard represents the department at law enforcement funerals, memorials and community ceremonies.
Learn moreMission, Accountability and History
Mission and Values
Our mission statement and the six core values that guide every officer and employee.
Learn moreAccreditation
Accredited by the Michigan Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission since 2021 and reaccredited in 2024.
Learn moreAnnual Reports
Read the 2025 Annual Report and browse reports from previous years.
Learn moreStatistics and Transparency
Calls for service, crashes, use of force, records activity and training hours in one place.
Learn moreCareers
Open positions for police officers, dispatchers and cadets, with applications and requirements.
Learn moreDepartment History
Photos and milestones from decades of policing in Chesterfield Township.
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