Bay Mills Police Dept.

Bay Mills Police Department

Dispatch: 906-248-3244

Business Line: 906-248-3251

Fax: 906-248-3306

12449 W. Lakeshore Drive, Brimley MI

Located in the Tribal Justice Building

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The Journey to Healing Program assists victims (survivors) of domestic assault/sexual assault, stalking, teen dating violence, and human trafficking.

StrongHearts Helpline

National Sex Offender Registry

State of Michigan Sex Offender Registry

View a full list of BMIC Laws & Ordinances

BMPD was formed in 1974. Wade Teeple and Walt LeBlanc were the first two officers hired and they attended the Indian Police Academy in Brigham City, Utah.

The department provides law enforcement on the reservation, including tribal land on Sugar Island. Officers work in conjunction with other tribal, state, and federal authorities for the protection of community members. Department provides escorts for funerals, lockout service, and fingerprinting in addition to emergency services. Dispatch is available 24-hours. Officers patrol via vehicle,off-road vehicle, and snowmobile and provide the community with additional policing on foot at local events, and work with area schools through a community resource officer.

BMPD staff includes:

Ron Carrick, Chief
Paul Baragwanath, Lieutenant
Brent Aikens, D/Sgt
Jesse Spencer, Patrol Sgt.
Colton Cameron, Patrol
Thomas Curtis, Patrol
Jacob Davis, Patrol
John Weist, Patrol
Chris Goetz, Patrol
Thomas George Jr, Patrol
Leah Cryderman, Dispatch/Office Manager.

***Call 911 in case of emergency***

Michigan Sex Offender Website

MISSION

The mission of the Bay Mills Police Department is to serve Bay Mills Indian Community by protecting life, safety, and property; promoting and maintaining order; preventing crime; and enforcing the law.

VISION

Professional law enforcement services, effective partnerships, quality technical assistance, creative problem solving and innovative policing in Indian country.