Welcome to the Department of Public Safety
The Department of Public Safety is a full service organization open to the public on a 24 hour basis. Our 26 full-time sworn police officers and 7 part-time officers are assisted by an outstanding support staff. We appreciate the opportunity to work with you in making Harper Woods a safe community to live, work and visit.
The Harper Woods Department of Public Safety is committed to excellence in law enforcement/fire safety and the preservation of life and property. The officers of the Department are held to the highest standards of loyalty, integrity and honesty. The primary responsibilities of the Department are prevention of crime, protection of life and property, suppression of fires, and the apprehension and prosecution of criminal offenders. Our officers are trained to place a high emphasis on service and we respond to all calls for service with pride in our rapid response capabilities.
“All members of the Harper Woods Police Department will stand accountable for their conduct.”
Director's Staff
Investigations Division: Deputy Chief Ted Stager
Operations Division: Deputy Chief John Vorgitch
