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How Do IThe department's 178 policies meet MLEAC accreditation standards. Ask about a specific policy or request public policy records through FOIA.
The Chesterfield Township Police Department is accredited by the Michigan Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission (MLEAC), which requires comprehensive, current policies that meet 130 statewide standards. The department was first accredited in 2021 and reaccredited in 2024, and all 178 department policies are reviewed annually to keep pace with legal requirements, accreditation standards and training.
Department policies that are public records can be obtained through a Freedom of Information Act request to the Records Department. For questions about a specific policy, contact the department directly; certain public-facing policies may also be available for review at the Records window during business hours.
Step by Step
Contact the Department with Your Question
Call (586) 949-2322 or email contact@chesterfieldpolice.org to ask about a specific policy or procedure.
Submit a FOIA Request for Policy Records
Policies that are public records can be requested in writing through the FOIA process. Name the policy or subject as specifically as you can.
Visit the Records Department
Certain public-facing policies may be available for review at 46525 Continental Drive, Chesterfield Township, MI 48047 during Records hours.
Ways to Get This Done
Frequently Asked Questions
Are department policies public?
Many are public records and can be obtained through a FOIA request. Some content may be exempt from disclosure under Michigan law.
What does accreditation mean for policies?
The department must stay in compliance with all 130 MLEAC standards that apply to it and submit annual proofs of compliance. All 178 policies are reviewed every year.
When was the department accredited?
The department was first accredited in 2021 and reaccredited in 2024, and began its next three-year reaccreditation cycle on July 1, 2024.