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• Rick Freeman - Police Chief
Police Chief Rick Freeman
Chief Rick Freeman was sworn in as Davison Township’s police chief on February 29, 2012. He is the third chief to serve the community since the department’s inception in 1966.
Chief Freeman has been employed with Davison Township since 1996, after serving the City of Flint Police Department since 1991. He holds a Bachelor degree in public safety leadership from Baker College, and an Associate degree in criminal justice from Mott Community College. He is a 2000 graduate of Eastern Michigan University’s School of Police Staff & Command, and a 2009 graduate of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s National Academy. Chief Freeman serves on the executive boards of both the Genesee County Association of Chiefs of Police and the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police. He also currently serves on the Operations Board of the Flint Area Narcotics Group.
The chief is proud to say he leads a solid team of professional police officers and civilian staff committed to serving Davison Township using proven crime prevention and law enforcement techniques.
1280 N. Irish Road, Davison (MAP)
810-653-5656
Office Hours:
Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Emergency calls
and after hours
DIAL: 9-1-1
About Us/FAQ
What are the boundaries of Davison Township?
Potter Road is the boundary line to the north, bordering with Richfield Township. Washburn Road is the boundary line to the east, bordering with Lapeer County. Maple Road is the boundary line to the south, bordering with Atlas Township. Vassar Road is the boundary to the west, bordering with the City of Burton. The City of Davison is located within the borders of Davison Township, South of Potter Road, West of Oak Road, North of Lapeer Road and East of Gale Road.
What are the hours of operation?
The Davison Township Police Department is open Monday through Friday from 8am to 4pm. You may contact the office at 810-653-5656 or by coming into the office located at 1280 N Irish Rd. However, if you need an officer after 4pm or on the weekend, you may call 911. Davison Township Police officers work 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
How do I obtain a copy of a police report?
Police reports made in Davison Township may be obtained by submitting a Freedom of Information Act request (FOIA) to the Davison Township Police Department. Suspects or arrestees may obtain a copy of the police report from the prosecutor’s office.
F.O.I.A. FORM - for Police Reports
Police reports are usually available after 3 – 5 business days, exceptions may apply.
You may contact our office at 810-653-5656, to obtain the police report number and to check the status of a case. There is a fee for a copy of a basic police report.
Where do I pay traffic fines?
Traffic fines are collected at the 67th District Court located at 200 E. Flint St. Suite 3, Davison, MI 48423. The Honorable Judge Jennifer Manley and Magistrate Cora Gregory preside. The Court’s phone number is 810-653-4126.
If you received a citation within the City of Flint you will need to contact the 67-5th District Court at 810-766-8968.
What is the fine on my traffic ticket?
The Court sets the fines and costs on traffic tickets. You may contact the Court at 810-653-4126 for any questions you may have.
Where do I obtain a permit to purchase a handgun or a CCW Permit?
If you live in Davison Township you must obtain your handgun permit through the Genesee County Sheriff Department. They are located at 1002 S. Saginaw St., Flint, MI. Please call 810-257-3418 for office hours.
What is a Personal Protection Order (PPO) and how do I obtain one?
A personal protection order (PPO) is an order issued by the Court. It can protect you from harassment, assault, beating, molesting, wounding, or stalking by another person. The order can also prohibit him/her from entering your premises and from removing minor children unless the removal is part of court-ordered visitation.
There are two types of PPO's:
- Issued only after the other person has been notified that you have filed for a restraining order and after a court hearing has been held.
- Issued without notifying the other person and with no court hearing. This is called an ex parte order.
To file a PPO:
- An attorney is not necessary in this process.
- County Clerk’s office can provide a “do-it-yourself” personal protection order packet.
- The packet will contain necessary forms and instruction to request a hearing.
- In case of immediate danger, ask the clerk for an ex parte order form to complete.
- A PPO goes into effect as soon as the Judge signs it.
- The Clerk’s office will provide a copy to the Genesee County Sheriff Department so that it can immediately be entered into the Law Enforcement Information Network.
You may receive a personal protection order if you are a victim of domestic violence or stalking. PPO applications are available from the Genesee County Clerk’s office in the county Courthouse at 900 South Saginaw Street, Flint, MI 48503. The phone number is 810-257-3610.
Where can I get fingerprinted?
The Davison Township Police Department provides fingerprinting on FBI and applicant cards. If you need to be fingerprinted on a State of Michigan card, you must contact IdentoGo at 1-866-226-2952.
How can I find out if a Registered Sex Offender is living near me?
You may go to the Michigan Sex Offender Registry
Services
FINGERPRINTING
The Davison Township Police Department provides fingerprinting on FBI and applicant cards. The fee is $10 per card. Please call 810-653-5656 to make an appointment.
If you need to be fingerprinted on a State of Michigan card, you must contact IdentoGo at 1-866-226-2952.
BACKGROUND CHECKS
The Davison Township Police Department provides a basic local background check for a Davison Township resident, which is not a criminal background check. This local background check will reflect a check of local police records regarding any police contacts. If you require a statewide criminal background check, please contact the Michigan State Police at 810-732-1111 or you may visit the State of Michigan ICHAT site
VACATION CHECKS
The Davison Township Police Department offers vacation checks, at the homeowner's request, to better serve the needs of our community. The Police Department and the community need to work together to prevent break-ins while the owner is away for extended periods of time.
It is recommended that the homeowner follow these simple steps in order to better safeguard their home. For instance:
- Cancel Newspaper.
- Put a hold on all mail. (forms may be obtained at the United States Postal Service Offices)
- Ask a neighbor to collect leaflets left on the door.
- Ask a neighbor to bring in trash cans from the roadway.
- Possibly arrange for the grass/lawn to be mowed in your absence.
- Leave emergency numbers with people chosen to watch your residence.
- Remove messages on the home answering machine stating that you will be away.
- Secure doors, windows, points of entry for animals, and turn off garage door opener.
- Never leave a key outside, under a mat, "fake rock", or under a flower pot.
- Ask a neighbor to park their car in your driveway to make it look like the house is occupied.
- Set automatic timers to turn on and off lights in the evening around the same time you would normally be in the home.
- Possibly arrange to have your driveway plowed and sidewalks shoveled in the winter time.
VEHICLE UNLOCKS
The Davison Township Police Department may be able to assist you if you have locked your keys in your vehicle. You may contact the police department during regular business hours at 810-653-5656 or you may call 911 after hours. There is no fee for this service.
Genesee County Smart911
Alerts powered by Smart911 is the official emergency notification system used by Genesee County 9-1-1 to communicate with community residents during emergencies. Sign up now to receive free alerts from Genesee County via text message, email, and/or voice message.
- Add your address to receive geo-targeted alerts
- Indicate what types of alerts you want to receive including weather, traffic, emergency, and more
- Indicate how you want to be notified by text, email, and/or voice message
CLICK HERE: smart911.com
Tips
ANONYMOUS TIP INFORMATION
Witnessed a crime? We know it brings hesitation, especially deciding whether to come forward or let information go unreported due to fear or involvement. We also know that if crime goes undetected, it's as if it never happened.
An undocumented crime leaves the criminal to continue to commit crimes. This leaves our community vulnerable and unsafe for both adults and children.
The Davison Township Police Department has a special telephone number you can call to leave an anonymous tip. It can be about drug activity in the area, information on someone who may have committed a crime, or maybe someone you know has a warrant for their arrest. Please call 810-653-5656 Ext. 7847.
SAFETY TIP
In the event of an emergency, call 9-1-1. The Davison Township Police Departments would like to keep all residents and visitors to the area safe. Always remember, you should not give your personal information, Social Security number, financial account numbers, birth dates or maiden name over the phone to someone you do not know. If you have questions about your safety or security, please do not hesitate to call the police department at 810-653-5656.
Scams
IRS “Scam”
The Davison Township Police Department would like to warn residents about a telephone scam. Currently there is a group calling saying they are from the IRS and you own them money.
The caller tells the potential victim there is a pending law suit against them and they must make a payment to the IRS. Do not give the caller any information over the phone regardless of any threats they make to take legal action. Just tell them you will not provide them any information and hang up. Do not ever send money via Western Union or Greendot.
REPORT SCAMS TO THE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION
Crime Victim Rights
CRIME VICTIM RIGHTS INFORMATION
Under the Michigan Crime Victim's Rights Act, an individual who suffers direct or threatened physical, financial or emotional harm as a result of a felony or other included crime, is entitled to the following information:
- Emergency and medical services are available, if applicable.
- You may be eligible for Crime Victim's Compensation Benefits. To apply, fill out an application available from the Crime Victim's Compensation Board at P. O. Box 30026, Lansing, MI 48909 or call 517-373-7373.
- The Prosecuting Attorney's office has a victim/witness program. For additional information you may call the prosecuting attorney's office for Genesee County 810-257-3165 or Davison Township 810-603-1000.
- When a suspect is arrested concerning your case, the police department will notify you no later than 24 hours after the defendant is arraigned. At the time you may telephone the sheriff or juvenile facility to determine whether the defendant has been released from custody: Genesee County Jail 810-257-3426.
- You may also sign up for notifications of inmates at Vinelink.com
- If you would like to be notified of an arrest in your case or the release of the person arrested, or both, you should call and inform Davison Township Police Department at 810-653-5656.
- If you are not notified of an arrest in your case, you may call the Police Department for the status of your case.
Crime Victim's Compensation Board ....517-373-7373
Genesee County Prosecutor's office ....810-257-3165
Davison Township Prosecutor's office ....810-603-1000
Genesee County Jail ....810-257-3426
Davison Township Police Department ....810-653-5656
Outside Agencies
The Davison Township Police Department works in conjunction with several other agencies in Genesee County. While we work closely with the City of Davison Police, Richfield Township Police, the Davison Richfield Area Fire Department and local EMS, we also work directly with the 67th District Court, Genesee County Sheriff Department and the Michigan State Police.
Forms
POLICE REPORTS
Police reports made in Davison Township may be obtained by the complainants and victims at the Davison Township Police Department during regular business hours. Open police reports are not released until they are closed and suspects or arrestees may obtain a copy of the police report from the prosecutor’s office.
Police reports are usually available after 3 business days, exceptions may apply.
You may contact our office at 810-653-5656, to obtain the police report number and to check the status of a case. There is a fee for a copy of a basic police report.
To obtain ACCIDENT REPORTS go here:
Last Name, Report Number, and Date of Loss are required fields to search for accident reports.
BAD CHECK NOTICES
There are two (2) types of bad checks. The first being a Non-sufficient funds check, the second a closed account. Both require that a five (5) day notice be sent via certified mail to the check writer advising them that they have five days, from the receipt of the letter, to respond to you and remit payment and any fees that you incurred, or you will proceed with criminal charges.
Click here for a sample of a five day notice letter.
After the five days there are two different ways to proceed:
Non-Sufficient Funds
In Genesee County there is a Bad Check Restitution Program funded by the Genesee County Prosecutors Office. Contact the Bad Check Restitution Program at 800-743-8014 for a bad check crime report form.
Fill out the crime report form, attach originals (you retain photocopies) of all checks and notification documents, such as return receipts and bank notices and mail to:
- Genesee County Prosecuting Attorney
- Bad Check Restitution Program
- P.O. Box 366
- Flint, MI 48501-0366
If you do not receive restitution within 60 days, contact the Genesee County Prosecuting Attorney Bad Check Restitution Program.
Closed Account
If you have received a closed account check in Davison Township, you can file a police report at our office. After a report has been filed, we will attempt to make contact with the writer of the check. We can either try to recover the funds or we will submit the report to our prosecutor for review of criminal charges.
CPL APPLICATION
If you are a resident of Davison Township, you must obtain your CPL from the Genesee County Clerks Office if you wish to carry a concealed pistol.
CPL APPLICATION AND INSTRUCTIONS
VACATION CHECK FORM
The Davison Township Police Department will check resident’s homes for them while they are away on vacation. If you would like to have a vacation check placed on your home, please contact us at 810-653-5656 during regular business hours.
You may also complete the Police Vacation Check form online here.
Department Contacts
Deputy Chief Jerry Harris
Ext 7102
Lieutenant Christi Markwardt
Ext 7104
Lieutenant Jay Rendon
Ext 7105
Lieutenant Corey Haynes
Ext 7106
Officer Randy Forman
Ext 7120
Detective Philip Yurk
Ext 7123
Officer Mark Cuneaz
Ext 7124
Officer Chad Haynes
Ext 7125
Officer Mike Bice
Ext 7127
Officer Scott Teschendorf
Ext 7132
steschendorf@davisontwp-mi.org
Detective David Sohmer
Ext 7133
Officer Harold Payer
Ext 7135
Officer Kevin Roberts
Ext 7136
Officer Terry Coon
Ext 7138
Officer Joseph Thorpe
Ext 7139
Officer Garrett Guest
Ext 7140
Officer Spencer Zecchini
Ext 7141
Officer David Dwyre
Ext 7142
Officer Nicholas Clinton
Ext 7143
Chief Rick Freeman
Ext 7101
Records Clerk Kim Skellenger
Ext 7709
Dispatch/Records Autum Riley
Ext 7708
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