Shelby Township Police Department

The Charter Township of Shelby Police Department utilizes the latest techniques in education, prevention, detection and enforcement. Its members undergo constant training to provide professional law enforcement services. Through a mutual effort with our citizens, businesses and community groups Shelby's Police Department keeps the Township a place where people are secure in their homes, businesses and travels.

Shelby Township Police Department
52530 Van Dyke
Shelby Twp, MI 48316

The police department recently moved into a new station. It is located directly behind the Hope Chapel on the township grounds.

Police Department Business Number

(586) 731-2121

Emergencies: 911

Effective March 28, 2013, the Michigan Department of State will implement Public Act 592 of 2012 (Kelsey’s Law), amending the Michigan Vehicle Code 257.602.

MCL 257.602c(1) provides an individual issued a level 1 or level 2 graduated license under section 257.310e shall not “use” a cellular telephone while operating a motor vehicle upon a highway or street. “Use” means to initiate a call, answer a call, or listen to or engage in verbal communication through the cellular telephone. This does not apply to an individual using a voice-operated system that is integrated into the motor vehicle. MCL 257.602c applies to current and future level 1 or 2 graduated license holders.

MCL 257.602c(1) does not apply to an individual issued a level 1 or level 2 graduated license who is using a cellular telephone to do any of the following:

Report a traffic accident, medical emergency or serious road hazard.
Report a situation in which the person believes his or her personal safety is in jeopardy.
Report or avert the perpetration or potential perpetration of a criminal act against the individual or another person.

The Shelby Township Police Department will enforce the use of fireworks through state law and local ordinances. Click below for detailed information. Call the police department at (586) 731-2121, Opt. 3 for Dispatch, to report violations.

Fireworks Enforcement

The Shelby Township Police Department has joined the Crimedar Community. Crimedar is an online crime-mapping website that maps reported crimes and police activity in the township. The map and data log will be updated every Monday and Friday. More information and a video on how to use the program will be available in the coming weeks. In the meantime, check it out; the website is www.crimedar.com.