Public Safety Forms & Requests

File a Police Report

The following reports can be made online:

Harassing phone calls (No known suspects) Theft (No known suspects) Lost Property Damaged Property/Vandalism (No known suspects) Accidental/Non Intentional Property Damage                (other than a Private Property Crash)

In most cases, these reports will not be investigated. The report simply documents that you reported an incident to the Pittsfield Police Department. Once the report is reviewed and approved, you will be provided an incident report number.

Please make sure that you have all information needed at the time that you make your report. For example, for a theft from auto report, you will need your vehicle information (license plate, VIN, make/model, etc.).

What should I include in the report?

Please provide thorough and accurate information. The details should include:

• The timeframe in which the incident occurred.
• How you became aware of the incident.
• A description of what happened.
• Location of the incident. It is important that you confirm the incident actually occurred within Pittsfield Township.
• Any vehicle, insurance, serial number, or account information that is needed depending on the type of incident report.

Once you have submitted your information

You will be given a temporary reference number. You will not be able to obtain a copy of your report using the temporary reference number.

Your report will be reviewed within three to five business days. Once it is approved, you will receive an email with your incident number and instructions on how you can obtain a copy of your report.

For all other non-emergency reports, contact Metro Dispatch at 734.994.2911.

Begin to file a Pittsfield Police report by clicking here.

File a Private Property Accident/Crash

The private property accident form can be completed for minor motor vehicle accidents, including unattended/parked vehicles that have been struck by another vehicle, occurring on private property (parking lot, private drive, etc.). This form is to be used if the collision results in no injury, minimal damage, does not involve alcohol, or a hit and run where a suspect license plate is known. After clicking on the link, carefully read the instructions, and if you have any questions, you may contact the Records Unit at 734.822.4930.

To file a Private Property Traffic Crash report please click here.

Report Other Problems

Please let us know about any Criminal/Drug Activity, Traffic/Speeding Concerns, Private Property Traffic Crash, and any Other General Issues.

Vacation Notification

In the event you are going to away on vacation, please let the Department of Public Safety know, so that we may be prepared for any emergencies at your residence and can conduct property checks as needed. Please complete our vacation notification form and submit it electronically or print and fax, mail, or drop off the form at the Department of Public Safety.

Citizens Complaint & Commendation

Would you like to commend an officer on a job well done? Would you like to file a complaint against one of our officers? Please do so on this Citizens Commendation & Complaint form.

Request Security Information or Survey

The Pittsfield Township Department of Public Safety offers information on ways to keep your property as secure as possible. If you would like an officer to contact you regarding a security survey and assessment of your property, please fill out the Security Information or Survey form. A Department of Public Safety representative will contact you as soon as possible.

Ride-Along Application

The Pittsfield Department of Public Safety affords citizens an opportunity to observe police patrol activities and procedures, and to provide them an overall view of a police officer's duties. To begin the application process to ride along with one of our officers, review the Ride-Along Rules and Regulations, print the Ride-Along Application and Waiver forms, complete the forms, have the forms notarized, and return them to the Department of Public Safety.