The Marshall Police Department’s mission statement is to enhance the quality of life in Marshall by working together with our fellow citizens to protect life and property, maintain human rights and promote the public’s safety. The Marshall Police Department is committed to proactively assuring that future generations enjoy this Quality of Life, Freedom from Reasonable Fear and Excellence in Service.
The City of Marshall Police Department has an authorized strength of fifteen sworn officers. All officers are certified by the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES). The Department also has four full-time and 2 part-time civilian dispatchers, a non-certified/civilian parking enforcement officer and several non-certified reserve officers.
When at full staff, the certified personnel consist of the Chief, four Sergeants and nine Patrol Officers. The Sergeants are shift commanders, and are in charge of all operations of their respective squads. All personnel, with the exception of the Chief, are represented units .
The department has five fully equipped patrol units and one administrative vehicle. All of the patrol vehicles are equipped with mobile data terminals and four are equipped with radar units for traffic enforcement. Three bikes are used for patrol and community policing activities. Regular patrols are assigned, as well as overtime, during peak activity times.
