Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety

In a surprise announcement, the City of Kalamazoo announced late Wednesday that Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Chief Karianne Thomas, a 27 year veteran of the department, is retiring at the end of the month. Her final day will be September 30th. Named the new Chief is Vernon Coakley, who has …

A Kalamazoo Department of Public safety officer has a positive impact when he takes time to play basketball with two kids. Mom says, "not all police are bad."

The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety had a parade in honor of a 6-year-old Kalamazoo girl who beat cancer!

Have you been making masks? Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety has an immediate need for personal protective equipment for officers. Here's how you can help.

Missing 16-Year-Old From Kalamazoo Could Be With Sex Offender

Recognizing that "women bring a unique set of skills to public safety work and are valuable members to the team," KDPS commends their contributions to the force.

The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety has partnered with the Oshtemo Fire Department in a friendly competition that will benefit children affiliated with Great Lakes Burn Camp.

Jayme Vaughn Bryant told his mother that he would call her following his appointment at Bronson Hospital. The call never came. Jayme was last seen in downtown Kalamazoo.

Police have said that the 53 year old grandmother's disappearance is highly suspicious. Although there were no signs of foul play in her car that was later located, detectives fear that Renee was the victim of something criminal.

Officers learned Monday night that a woman had just driven her vehicle into the Kalamazoo River, with her two children inside.