Pleasant Ridge Police
About the Police Department
23925 Woodward Avenue
Pleasant Ridge, MI 48069
Emergency – Dial 911
Non-Emergency – (248) 541-2900
Interim Police Chief: Rob Ried
Community Policing
The Pleasant Ridge police engage in community policing and are proud to be part of what makes our community safe, welcoming, and neighborly. Our officers wear body cameras and are required to record all incidents. Our officers are required to take de-escalation, cultural diversity and cultural competency, and communication training to ensure that our police conduct themselves in the most professional manner.
Our police are aware of implicit bias and systemic racism and condemn their disparate impact on communities of color. We are committed to making sure that these issues are not present in Pleasant Ridge.
Job Openings
Police Chief Nowak Retires
Congratulations to Police Chief Kevin Nowak on his well-deserved retirement! Chief Nowak has been a dedicated leader in our community for the past 17 years. His commitment to our department has made a lasting impact, and we are grateful for his service. We send our warmest wishes as he embarks on this new chapter of his life.
The city will be conducting a comprehensive search for our next police chief. In the meantime, Sergeant Rob Ried is stepping up to lead the force as interim police chief.
Police Department Topics
The Pleasant Ridge Police Officers are on duty 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you need to contact us, call (248) 541-2900 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you need an officer, press 1 to be connected to police dispatch.
Please do not hesitate to contact us – we are here to serve you 24/7/365.
If you need a copy of a police report, you can obtain it at the Police station for a cost of $10 during regular City Hall business hours, or can be purchased online at: https://payments.clemis.org/extservices
Below are answers to common questions we receive about parking issues:
- 48 Hour Parking Limit – No vehicle may be parked on any City street for more than 48 hours without being moved.
- Sidewalks – Do not block or impede sidewalks with parked cars in driveways. Be sure that the entire sidewalk is free from obstruction when parking in the driveway.
- Stored Vehicles – Vehicles parked in rear yards must have current tags and be in running condition.
- For Sale Vehicles – No vehicles are permitted on City property with a for-sale sign.
Complimentary gun locks are available at the police department. Stop by to pick one up.
Unused prescription medicines may be disposed of at the police station or city offices. We have a prescription medicine drop box that is emptied periodically in partnership with Rite Aid.
Please note that no liquids are accepted.
The Pleasant Ridge Police have received certification for our use of force policy from the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police. This approval certifies that our use of force policy meets the requirements of the Presidential Executive Order on Safe Policing issued June 16, 2020.
Pleasant Ridge is in the first group of Michigan police agencies to receive certification that our use of force policy meets federal standards. Specifically, the Presidential Executive Order requires that use of force policies include de-escalation techniques, performance management tools to help identify officers who may require intervention, best practices for community engagement, and a prohibition on the use of chokeholds except in situations where the use of deadly force is allowed by law.
We are proud that our use of force policy meets all of the current best practices and Federal and State requirements.
Vacation House Watch
If you will be out of town and would like the police to keep an eye on your house, please fill out the Vacation Watch Form online, or fill out a paper copy of the form at City Hall during regular business hours.
