Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office
Tallmadge Charter Township
Sgt. Rick Sykes, Supervisor
Mission Statement
The mission of those serving Tallmadge Charter Township as members of the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office is to work in conjunction with township officials to preserve public order, support the constitution of the State of MI, and enforce laws and ordinances of our state, county, and township in a professional and courteous manner.
Law Enforcement
For emergencies, call 911
Law enforcement services are provided to the residents of Tallmadge Charter Township by the Ottawa County Sheriff's
Office. For other non-emergency law enforcement issues, call:
Ottawa County Central Dispatch - (800) 249-0911
General Information
Beginning in 2001, Tallmadge Charter Township chose to enhance policing efforts with the addition of a contracted community policing position through the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office.
In addition to daily patrol duties, the deputy assigned to this position works closely with township officials to meet the concerns and requests of area residents. With a community focus in mind, the deputy also maintains an active relationship with area schools, churches, and multi-housing communities through involvement in events, fundraisers, and safety and awareness programs.
All requests for law enforcement service should be made to Central Dispatch at (800) 249-0911 (non-emergency) or in the case of an emergency, call 911 directly.
Ottawa County Central
Dispatch participates in the Smart911 program. Sign up for Smart911 and create
your own Safety Profile to give 9-1-1 valuable information about yourself, family members,
your home, pets and even vehicles that will automatically display on the 9-1-1 call taker's
screen when you make an emergency call. It's private and secure and you control what information
is in your profile. These details can save valuable seconds or even minutes during an
emergency. More Information
Home Security Checks
Tallmadge Charter Township, through its community police officer, provides free vacation
security checks to its citizens who will be away from their homes, businesses, or
other facilities for a period of time. Deputies will periodically check the exterior
of the premises. This service is offered to deter potential burglars and provides
additional security for your property while it is unoccupied. Sign up at Sheriff’s
Office Home Security Check.
Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office Property
Security Check
Neighborhood Watch
As part of the proactive approach that community policing strives to provide,
the deputy assigned to this position offers assistance in developing and maintaining
Neighborhood Watch programs. The Neighborhood Watch program is an effective crime
prevention program that brings citizens and the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office together
in order to deter crime in our communities. See the attached link for more information,
and contact Tallmadge Charter Township to speak with a deputy.
National
Crime Prevention Council - Neighborhood Watch
Business Emergency Notificaton Form
Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office works along side Ottawa County Central Dispatch to maintain an informative contact list for local businesses. This contact list is used in the event that business owners or managers should be contacted during non-business hours. Provide your business contact information at the Tallmadge Charter Township office or Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office in West Olive.
Silent Observer Tips
Help solve crimes & share information.
Silent Observer Tips can be made by telephone at (877) 88-SILENT (745368), or through
the web or text by sending "OCMTIP," plus
your message to 274637. View more information.
