Police

Police Chief, Chris Jahnke

The Royal Oak Police Department is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure community by providing high quality police and public safety services to all persons within our borders. We are committed to the protection of life and property, the preservation of peace, and the equitable enforcement of the law.

We will achieve our goals by working together as a team within our department and in partnership with our community.

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Proper use of 911. Dialing 911 activates the Police and Fire emergency response system. The use of 911 is reserved for situations where life or property is in immediate danger. All requests for medical or fire response should be made by dialing 911. For questions or routine requests for police response, dial (248) 246-3500.

Ban on Texting While Driving: On April 30th, Governor Granholm signed into law a ban on texting while driving.  The law takes effect on July 1, 2010. The statute amends the Michigan Vehicle Code to prohibit a person from reading, typing or sending text messages using a wireless two-way communication device, including a wireless phone located in a person's hand or lap, while operating a moving motor vehicle on a street or highway in the state. Under the statue, the police have the right to stop a motorist and write them a ticket for texting while driving as a primary offense.  Which means, texting alone is enough cause to be pulled over; no other offense need be committed.  A conviction for first offenders is a civil infraction and carries a penalty of $100 and a $200 fine for subsequent violations.

National Night Out - Tuesday, August 3, 2010