Allendale Charter Township
Community Partnership
Mission Statement
To preserve public order, to support the constitution of the State of Michigan and to enforce all laws and ordinances of our state, county, and township while protecting the lives, property, and rights of all people in a professional and courteous manner.
General Information
Law enforcement services are provided to the residents of Allendale Charter Township by the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office.
Allendale Charter Township supports community policing efforts in the township in addition to the routine patrol and response to calls for service provided by the Sheriff’s Office Road Patrol. Community Policing deputies work to maintain relationships with township residents, multi-housing managers, and business owners to provide proactive crime prevention and safety education. A partnership with Allendale Public Schools, Allendale Charter Township and the County of Ottawa supports a School Resource Deputy position at Allendale Public Schools. This position also provides service to Allendale Christian School and to the township patrols during non-committed school hours.
Contact Us
Community Resources
Home Security Checks
Ottawa County community police officers offer free vacation security checks for residents away from their homes, businesses, or facilities. Deputies will periodically check the exterior of the property to deter burglars and enhance security while the property is unoccupied.
Silent Observer
Submit tips by calling (877) 88-SILENT (745368), texting "OCMTIP" with your message to 274637, or using the online form. Learn more on the Silent Observer website.
Smart911
Sign up for Smart911 to create a Safety Profile with key details about yourself, your family, home, pets, and vehicles. This information appears on the 9-1-1 call taker's screen during an emergency, saving valuable time. Your profile is private, secure, and fully customizable.
Business Emergency Notification 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.