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Police department seeking state accreditation

A team of assessors from the A copy of the standards is
Michigan Law Enforcement available for review at the City
Accreditation Commission of Northville Police
(MLEAC) will arrive at the City Department, 215 W. Main St.
of Northville Police Department Northville.
on April 7 to examine all aspects Anyone wishing to offer writ-
of the department's policies and ten comments about the ability
procedures, management, oper- of the police department to com-
ations, and support services. It's ply with the standards for
all part of the department's vol- accreditation should email the
untary process to achieve accreditation program manager
accreditation - a highly prized at nrossow@michiganpo-
recognition of law enforcement licechiefs.org or write the
professional excellence. Michigan Law Enforcement
The team will verify that the Accreditation Commission at
Northville police department 3474 Alaiedon Pkwy., Suite 600,
meets MLEAC best practice Okemos, MI 48864.
standards by complying with 105 Members of the general pub-
standards, a goal set by Police lic can provide comments to the
Chief Alan Maciag. assessment team by phone or
"Accreditation results in email from 9 until 11 a.m.
greater accountability within the Friday, April 8. On that date, call
agency, reduced risk and liabili- (248) 449-9910 or email com-
ty exposure, stronger defense ments to Captain Greg Hannewald and Detective Brian Dogonski (seated) look at data on the police dashboard.
against civil lawsuits, increased amaciag@ci.northville.mi.us. Photo by Liz Cezat.
community advocacy, and Phone comments are limited to
greater confidence in the five minutes and must address Accreditation is valid for a continued compliance with the Accreditation Commission, is
agency's ability to operate effi- the ability of the agency to com- three-year period during which initial accreditation standards. the legitimate authority and
ciently and respond to commu- ply with the commission stan- time the agency must submit The MACP, through the accreditation agency in the state
nity needs," said Maciag. dards. annual reports attesting to their Michigan Law Enforcement of Michigan.
Funding for Community Center upgrades is OK’d

The Plymouth Cultural Center is the only voting location grant documents. “Bringing the funding for police departments impact countless lives through-
Center is a step closer to more in the city and accommodates all PCC restrooms up to full ADA to the construction of new public out our District.”
than $400,000 in renovations and four precincts. In addition, the compliance will require structur- spaces for seniors and families to Stevens submitted several
improvements as part of a feder- building hosts multiple senior al changes to the building and use in Michigan's 11th District Community Project Funding
al funding program. citizen classes, events and health major plumbing work, since the will now be fully funded,” requests to the Appropriations
The Americans With clinics. current system is encased in a Stevens said. Committee, and every request
Disabilities Act (ADA) “Increasingly, City of concrete slab. Interior walls, ceil- “My staff and I have been that the Congresswoman submit-
Compliance Project at the Plymouth boards and commis- ings, fixtures, partitions and tile working for months with mayors, ted was accepted by the
Plymouth Cultural Center will sions and local civic organiza- will need to be replaced as well. township supervisors, local and Appropriations Committee.
include updating of the four tions use the building's large “Bringing the restrooms to statewide elected officials from The inclusion of this funding
main public restrooms at the city room for their meetings to ADA compliance will allow our both parties to determine the in the Appropriations
facility to ensure full ADA com- accommodate socially distant elderly visitors and persons with greatest needs in our communi- Committee draft bill is the first
pliance, according to a statement participants. In addition, the disabilities to use the facility ties. Every community project step in the funding process. The
from State Rep. Haley Stevens Plymouth Cultural Center (PCC) , without hindrance,” the grant that was identified and submit- bill now moves to the full
who secured nearly $18 million is home to an ice arena, hosts documents states. ted to the House Appropriations Appropriations Committee, con-
for projects in the 11th District. hundreds of athletic events every “I am thrilled to announce Committee was funded. When sideration on the House Floor,
According to the grant docu- year with thousands of players that so many community projects we invest in our communities, and negotiations with the
ments, The Plymouth Cultural and spectators,” according to the ranging from infrastructure, to they thrive, and this funding will Senate.

Rendering of townhomes and
row houses from developer's
site plan package.
Downs

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read the traffic report audited by
OHM Advisors and also recom-
mended that a technical working
group be set up..
In response to concerns about
the new housing units having an
adverse impact on Northville
Public Schools, Herkowitz used
school and census data to show
school enrollment would be
down by 200 students if no new
housing units are built.
Tinberg commented, “A
school district presentation dur-
ing the 2021 Master Plan update
process indicated that there is
room for increased enrollment
from this development within
the existing school buildings.”
During the public comments,
53 people voiced opinions and/or
statements about how the proj-
ect either meets or fails to meet
requirements of the zoning ordi-
nance. In addition, 69 letters or
emails were received on the
topic. Top concerns included
density and the impact on traffic.
Those who support the project
are eager to move ahead, citing
specific benefits it will bring to
the city. Comments will be in the
planning commission minutes
posted on the city website and
the public hearing can be
viewed on the city Vimeo link.
Herkowitz said Hunter
Pasteur now has a website devot-
ed to the project at:
www.northvilledowns.info.