Public Engagement

Reporting of Hate / Bias 

Pittsfield Township DPS follows state and federal guidelines for responding to, investigating, defining, and reporting on incidents in which there is a motivation of hate and/or bias. The department closely monitors calls for service, criminal reports, and investigations for evidence of such hate and/or bias against any racial, religious, ethnic/national origin, or sexual orientation group. One such guideline is the Michigan Incident Crime Report Guideline on Hate/Bias Motivation.

Safety Tips & Guides

OK2Say

OK2Say is a confidential way for students to report anything that threatens their safety or the safety of others. Learn more by viewing the OK2Say informational brochure. 

Community Emergency Preparedness
The Washtenaw County Emergency Management Division is working closely with all levels of government and with several non-profit agencies to be ready in the event of any serious impact on the health, safety and welfare of the community. Still, it is extremely important to take responsibility for the safety of your family and to prepare for all emergencies.

Pittsfield Township Emergency Warning Sirens
Pittsfield Township Emergency Warning Sirens / Temporary Warming Center / Shelters

Road Safety Tips

Pedestrian & Drive Safety Tips, Guidelines for Multi-use Trials & Non-Motorized Paths, and How to Navigate Roundabouts. Learn more by viewing our Road Safety Tips brochure. 

Parents Guide to Car Seats
Parents Guide to Car Seats

Fireworks Safety

[DRAFT] Michigan Fireworks Safety Act Guidelines
In 2012, the Michigan Legislators approved the purchase and use of fireworks. The regulations were amended in 2013 to allow local municipalities the ability to limit the use of fireworks before and after certain holidays in compliance with the law.

[DRAFT] Emergency Preparedness

Crime Prevention 

Crime Prevention Tips

Link to page

National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC)
National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC)

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

Scams and Fraud: Impact on Vulnerable Seniors
Scams and Fraud: Impact on Vulnerable Seniors Video Presentation

FAQ Ordinances

Noise Ordinance
Noise Ordinance It shall be unlawful for any person to create, assist in creating, permit, continue, or permit the continuance of any unreasonably loud, disturbing, unusual or unnecessary noise that either annoys, disturbs, injures or endangers the comfort, repose, health, peace or safety of others within the limits of the township.

Transient Merchant (Solicitors /Vendors)
A license is required to solicit in Pittsfield Charter Township. All approvals available for review. Soliciting is not allowed from dusk to 9am.

False Alarm Ordinance
The False Alarm ordinance was established as a service charge to defray costs of police and fire responses to false alarms. This ordinance encourages businesses and individuals to properly install and maintain their alarm systems.

Pittsfield Twp. Open Burning Permit
Pittsfield Township requires a permit for open burning. Please call 734 822-4911 and speak with a fire department representative for details on how to obtain a permit.