Township to Lay Off Police and Dispatchers

Northville Township Police Officers Association

Dear Northville Township Resident,

On September 21, 2009, the Board of Trustees notified the Northville Township Department of Public Safety that five Police Officers and two Public Safety Dispatchers will be laid off effective January 1, 2010. Additional Northville Township Public Safety layoffs are also being considered after January 1, 2010. This is in addition to existing police and fire positions that remain unfilled.

While we recognize these are difficult economic times, Public Safety remains a priority and concern for all communities. We do not believe that these proposed actions reflect the priority of this community. The lay off of seven Public Safety personnel does not afford Northville Township residents the level of police service to which you are accustomed.

The citizens of this community have not been given the opportunity to vote on this issue. There is limited time to influence this outcome. A budget decision on this matter by the Northville Township Board is scheduled for the next board meeting on Thursday, October 1, 2009 at 7 p.m. Your elected township officials need to hear from you. Please contact the Northville Township Board of Trustees via phone, e-mail, and attend the meeting in person. Urge them NOT to support this cut to public safety.

If you want to be heard, attend the meeting on Thursday, October 1, 2009.
Location: Northville Township Hall
44405 Six Mile Road (Sheldon / Six Mile)

Date / Time: Thursday, October 1, 2009, 7:00 PM