This message from the City is to clarify a recent news report involving the Harper Woods School District receiving an alleged profanity laced telephone call regarding parents illegal parking during student drop-off and pick-up from the school. “No parking” signs are posted on the street at issue. The parking prohibition is an effort to protect the safety of the children as well as to limit disruption to the residents of the street.
The District reported the voice mail to the Harper Woods Department of Public Safety. The Department immediately investigated the matter, reviewing all pertinent materials provided by the District, particularly the voice mail message. Despite claims to the contrary, the Department determined that the call was made by a resident, not a council member. Further, while the message contained profane language, there were no threats or derogatory racial or ethnic comments.
Wanting an independent investigation, the Department contacted the Michigan State Police (MSP). The MSP investigated and ultimately determined that the voice mail did not constitute criminal activity and closed its investigation. All threats, racial/ethnic intimidation or illegal harassment are taken very seriously by the City. The City is committed to investigating any reported incident to the fullest extent. 06/13/22
