EMERGENCY NUMBER: 911 

Non-Emergency: 734-676-3737
Traffic & Safety: 734-676-4230
Youth & Investigation: 734-676-3821

Animal Control: 734-675-4956

CHIEF OF POLICE: William Lilienthal – 734-676-7095

DEPUTY POLICE CHIEF: James Nardone – 734-676-7095

Presently, the Trenton Police Department employs 37 sworn police officers, 9 civilian dispatchers, and 3 civilian employees. The Trenton Police Department recognizes that community involvement in law enforcement efforts will undoubtedly make an impact on the war on crime. Crime prevention programs such as neighborhood watch groups emphasize citizen awareness for self-protection and the necessity to be the eyes and ears for the police department. By working together, Trenton will be a better place to live in both the residential and business community. The police department is responsible for the prevention of crime, the preservation of public peace and order, the protection of persons and property, the enforcement of the laws of the State, ordinances of the City, and the apprehension of offenders. In order to accomplish these responsibilities, the department consists of three principal divisions: Uniform Division (Road Patrol), Traffic Division and Youth & Investigation Division.

UNIFORM DIVISION
The Uniform Division is the largest and most visible arm of the department. They are uniformed and considered the backbone of the department. Officers assigned to the division are the first responders to all incidents and are responsible for a wide variety of law enforcement functions including the enforcement of all traffic and criminal laws. Investigations for the most part are initiated in this division and then passed on to other divisions for follow-up.

TRAFFIC DIVISION
This division is responsible for accident investigations, traffic enforcement and parking control. It is also responsible for traffic related services such as development and presentation of safety education programs, traffic engineering, traffic studies and school crossing guard programs.

YOUTH & INVESTIGATION DIVISION
This division is responsible for the investigations of criminal offenses; the detection, arrest, processing and prosecution of criminals; locating missing or wanted persons; recovery of stolen property; interrogation of suspects; and incidents of misbehavior involving juveniles. Surveillance, crime prevention programs and school liaison duties and programs such as D.A.R.E. are also performed from within this division.

SPECIAL UNITS
The Trenton Police Department is a member of the Downriver Mutual Aid Task Force. The D.M.A.T.F. is composed of 17 Departments to provide manpower and assistance to each other in emergency situations. The Trenton Police Department also participates in Immigration & Customs Enforcement Team (I.C.E.), Crisis Negotiation Team and S.W.A.T. units that operate in the D.M.A.T.F. area.

MOTORCYCLE PROGRAM
The latest additions in the Police Departments efforts to provide quality law enforcement to its citizens are the Motorcycle Patrol Officers. This highly popular program's primary function is traffic control but they are also used for parades, funerals and other special events. The department utilizes two Harley Davidson police package motorcycle units and has trained 6 officers thus far.

ANIMAL CONTROL   (734)-675-4956

New facility:    21860 Van Horn, Woodhaven 
The Animal Control Officer supplements the Trenton Police Department. In an effort to reduce cost associated with animal control in our community, the City of Trenton and the City of Woodhaven entered into a contractual agreement for the handling of animals. The cities are committed to providing animal control services in a humane and professional manner.

BICYCLE PATROL PROGRAM
The Trenton Police Department initiated a Bicycle Patrol Program in 1998. Officers are assigned to a regular shift compliment and perform the same duties as vehicle patrol units. These officers work all areas of the city, weather permitting, and are easier to approach than officers in patrol cars. Bicycle patrol officers are utilized in all areas of the city, but are more frequently seen in locations not accessible by vehicle, such as parks and bike paths. The intent of the program is to offer citizens closer contact to officers due to their high visibility. The program has shown to be a great success with overwhelming support from the community. Officers frequently are asked to be at special events to give demonstrations.