Through partnership with our community . . . we are committed to safeguarding our community, protecting life and property, and improving the quality of life.
Chikaming Township Police Department
13535 Red Arrow Highway
Harbert, MI 49115
Telephone: (269) 469-3245
Fax: 269-469-3568
Emergency: Dial 911
Non-emergency Number: 1-866-630-7679
Your Staff
Chief of Police
Chief Todd A. Taylor Sr.
ttaylor@chikamingtownship.org
Chief Taylor has served in law enforcement for 24-years, with the last 23-years in Chikaming Township. During his time of service with the Chikaming Township Police Department, he has earned the Medal of Honor, two Meritorious Action Awards, and an award for Bravery. Chief Taylor has a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice Administration. Chief Taylor is currently enrolled at Cooley Law School.
Chief’s Monthly Notes
April, 2024
We have great news! We are currently screening two candidates to fill the two vacant police officer positions we have at the department. Fingers crossed, we are hopeful these candidates will be up and hitting the ground running by the upcoming summer season.
At the March Township Board meeting, Officer Danielle Brown has been approved to be the department’s school recourse officer! We have heard great things about her performance at the school and we are excited to have her there in partnership with the school district.
Administrative Staff
Lieutenant
Lt. Jason Roe
jroe@chikamingtownship.org
Lt. Roe was born and raised in southwest Michigan. Following high school he attended Kalamazoo Valley Community College, obtaining an Associate’s Degree, with honors, in law enforcement. He then transferred to Western Michigan University graduating from with a BA, Magna Cum Laude, in criminal justice. Lt. Roe later obtained his MA in Criminal Justice Administration from the University or Alaska, Fairbanks.
Lt. Roe worked for the Coloma Township Police Department for over 18 years as a Patrol Officer and Lieutenant, and while also being assigned to the Berrien County Homicide Task Force and the FBI Violent Crimes Task Force. Lt Roe retired from Coloma Township as Chief of Police in 2018.
Lt. Roe also had the opportunity to attend several advanced trainings including Michigan State Police Leadership Development, Northwestern University Executive Management, Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police New Chief and Police Executive School, and Michigan State University School of Staff and Command.
Lt. Roe joined the Berrien County Sheriff’s Office and served as a road patrol Deputy and Benton Harbor High School Resource Deputy.
Lt. Roe joined a civilian technology company in the drone industry, serving a varsity of roles including assisting public safety at fire scenes, crime scenes, missing persons, and sensitive law enforcement operations.
Lt. Roe retuned to law enforcement, choosing to accept a patrol position with the Chikaming Township Police Department in May of 2023.
Full-Time Police Officers
Officer Jeremiah Mansfield: jmansfield@chikamingtownship.org
Officer Max Alverson: malverson@chikamingtownship.org
Officer Danielle Brown: dbrown@chikamingtownship.org
Our Mission
Through partnership with our community, while working together as a cohesive team, we, the members of the Chikaming Township Police Department, are committed to safeguarding our community, protecting life and property, and improving the quality of life. In doing so, our efforts in enforcing the law shall be done within the scope of the Constitutions of this state and the United States.
Our Vision
To make the Township of Chikaming a safe place for our community by providing professional police services.
Our Values
Integrity - We are committed to keeping the public's trust by holding ourselves accountable to the highest standard of ethical behavior.
Honor - We commit with pride to being a member of this department and serving the community with distinction.
People - We commit to the people of Chikaming Township and each other in carrying out our responsibilities with courtesy, compassion, and respect.
Professionalism - We commit to excellence with a focus on innovation, service, and leadership within the community.
Dedication - We are devoted to our work, committed to serving our community, and dedicated to the service of others.
Requests for Police Reports and General Forms
State of Michigan Traffic Crash reports will not be released by the police department. To obtain a copy of a State of Michigan TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT, please click HERE, then click on the TCPS icon and follow the instructions.
All other police reports must be requested under the Freedom of Information Act (“FOIA”). Click here to fill out a FOIA REQUEST and email your FOIA request to the Chief of Police.
Under Chikaming Township Ordinance 138, all alarms in the township must be registered. Please click here to register your alarm system ALARM PERMIT APPLICATION. To review the ordinance, please click the button below.
From October 1st to April 1st, our staff is happy to check your property while you are away. If you wish your property checked during these months, please click on PROPERTY INSPECTION form and email it to the Chief of Police.
Annual and Monthly Police Department Statistics
To view the annual activity of the police department, please click
To view the monthly activity of the police department, please click Monthly Police Department Report