Highland Park Police Department

10/19/2026

🚨💊 DEA NATIONAL PRESCRIPTION DRUG TAKE BACK DAY! 💊🚨

Highland Park Police Department is proud to participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day!

Do you have unused, unwanted, or expired prescription medications or over the counter medications sitting in your medicine cabinet? Now is the perfect time to dispose of them safely and responsibly! If you have mobility issues, please reach out we can set up a pickup for Highland Park residents.

📅 Saturday, October 24, 2026

🕙 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

📍 Highland Park Police Department

13233 Hamilton Avenue
Highland Park, MI 48203

📞 313-252-0050 ext. 406

🔒 SAFE • SECURE • ANONYMOUS

Properly disposing of unwanted medications helps:

✅ Prevent prescription drug misuse and abuse.

✅ Reduce the risk of accidental poisoning and overdose.

✅ Keep dangerous medications out of the wrong hands.

✅ Protect our families, children, and community.

💙 A SAFER HIGHLAND PARK STARTS WITH ALL OF US!

Take a few minutes to clean out your medicine cabinet and help us make a difference. Every prescription safely disposed of is one less opportunity for misuse.

Together, we can protect our families, save lives, and build a healthier, safer Highland Park!

📢 PLEASE SHARE! Help us spread the word throughout our community.

08/03/2026

There is an old saying: If you have a village where many people are getting sick from drinking water from a well, a doctor can treat everyone who gets sick, or someone can treat the well.

For years, law enforcement has often been called to the same homes for repeated domestic violence incidents. While we respond, investigate, and protect victims during each crisis, we also recognize that many survivors remain trapped in cycles of abuse because they do not know where to turn, how to safely leave, or what resources are available to them. Simply responding to the emergency is not enough. We must also address the conditions that allow the cycle to continue.

As part of our continued Community Engagement and Resiliency Initiative, We are proud to announce a new partnership that represents an important step toward treating the "well," not just the symptoms.

Please join us in welcoming Alexis Reed to the Highland Park Police Department as our Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Advocate. Alexis joins us from First Step, an organization dedicated to empowering survivors, preventing domestic and sexual violence, and building peaceful families and safe communities through advocacy, education, crisis intervention, counseling, shelter, legal advocacy, and comprehensive survivor services.

Alexis will be available at the Highland Park Justice Center two days each week to provide advocacy, support services, and follow-up. More details regarding her schedule and availability will be shared in the coming weeks. Her office will be located within the Highland Park Justice Center, making these vital resources more accessible to the residents we serve. Alexis can also be reached directly via email at [email protected].

Please join us in giving Alexis a warm Highland Park welcome. We look forward to the knowledge, compassion, and experience she brings to our department and to the positive impact this partnership will have on the residents we proudly serve.

We are ONE Community!

08/03/2026

🚨 REMINDER! National Night Out is TOMORROW! 🚨

Join the Highland Park Police Department for an evening of fun, food, music, games, and community as we celebrate National Night Out 2026!

📅 Tuesday, August 4, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 12050 Woodward Avenue, Highland Park, MI 48203

Bring your family, friends, and neighbors as we come together to strengthen our community, meet your local police officers, and enjoy a great evening for all ages.

🎵 Live Music from Weebone
🎧 DJ - House DJ Bruce Bailey!
🎯 Games
🌭 Food
🤝 Fellowship

At the Highland Park Police Department, We are ONE Community! We look forward to seeing everyone there!

For additional information, please contact E. Monroe at 313-252-0050 ext. 406.

05/28/2026

📣 Event Update!

In partnership with the Michigan State Police , we’re excited to share that the Basketball Cop Event has been rescheduled for:

🗓 Friday, July 31, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Manchester Pkwy, between Second and Third

Bring the family, enjoy some hoops, and connect with our community and law enforcement in a fun, positive way. We hope to see you there! 🏀💙

05/24/2026

Earlier today, a shooting took place in the City of Detroit near Woodward Avenue and Hilldale Street, within Detroit’s 12th Precinct. After the incident, the victim left the immediate area and contacted Detroit 9‑1‑1, expressing that he did not feel safe stopping near the scene. He then pulled into the Dollar General parking lot, where he waited for help.

Highland Park Police officers arrived first and ensured paramedics were able to immediately assist the victim. We want to reassure our residents that the shooting did not occur in Highland Park, and the Highland Park Police Department is not involved in the ongoing investigation. That investigation is being handled solely by the Detroit Police Department.

The safety and peace of mind of our community remain our highest priorities. We are committed to keeping residents informed and supporting our neighbors in Detroit, ensuring that all are safe.

05/23/2026

📢 BASKETBALL COP EVENT POSTPONED

Due to inclement weather, the Basketball Cop event scheduled for today has been postponed.

A new date will be announced soon. Thank you for your understanding and continued support. Stay tuned for updates!

05/22/2026

📢 Weather Update for Tomorrow’s Basketball Cope Event

The Highland Park Police Department and the Michigan State Police are closely monitoring the weather for tomorrow’s Basketball Cope event.

Although we previously announced that there would be no rain date, inclement weather may require us to reschedule. If that happens, the event will be moved to a new date in June or July.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support.
Stay tuned for updates! 🏀🌤️

05/13/2026

As we observe National Police Week, we take this moment not just to recognize a profession or a nation of law enforcement members, but to honor the people behind the badge, for me the men and women of the Highland Park Police Department who serve with courage that often goes unseen and with devotion that cannot be measured.

Every day, my officers step forward with a willingness to protect others, even when the risks are real and the sacrifices, both large and small, are quietly carried. Many of the moments that define their service are never witnessed by the public: the long nights, the difficult calls, the compassion shown in silence, the sacrifices of their families, and the strength it takes to keep going. These acts, whether known or unknown, form the backbone of our community’s safety.

This week, my gratitude is joined by solemn remembrance. Collectively, we honor the brave members of the Highland Park Police Department who gave their lives in the line of duty:

• Patrolman Edgar Phillip La Venture – End of Watch: July 20, 1920
• Patrolman Earnest M. Jones – End of Watch: October 31, 1926
• Detective Sergeant John P. Tsolis – End of Watch: April 16, 1974

Their names are more than part of our history; they are held in our heart. Their courage echoes through our department to this day, reminding us of the true meaning of service and sacrifice. May their memory never fade and may there never be another.

To the women and men who form the Highland Park Police Department, thank you for standing watch so that others may rest safely. Thank you for your resilience, your compassion, and the unwavering commitment you show every single day. I ask each of you to continue to hold the line, steadfast in duty, united in purpose, and unwavering in the face of any challenge.

Your service matters deeply, more than words can fully express.

With heartfelt gratitude,
Chief James McMahon III

05/08/2026

WE DID IT AGAIN!!!

Thank you to everyone who supported me in winning the 2026 Chief Chef Competition. While the recognition means a great deal, what truly stands out is the purpose behind it. And trust me, they did not make it easy! I had an incredible time with all the Chiefs of Police, Fire, Security, and our Federal partners.

This same determination is exactly what our department has embraced on a larger scale. As we continue striving for excellence, know that our citizens remain our top priority. Every effort we make is rooted in service and in strengthening the foundation of our community.

I also want to extend my sincere appreciation to all of our sponsors. Your support made this accomplishment possible and reinforces our commitment to the advancement of our youth. The ongoing work of Dr. Dudley and The Youth Connection continues to move our communities forward, ensuring that inner‑city youth have access to guidance, opportunity, and positive direction.

My hope is that every child remains substance‑abuse free and grows into a productive contributor to society.

Congratulations to all of last night’s winners which truly includes all 19 of us who worked together to strengthen our community. The greatest achievement is the cause we stand behind. Winning is an honor, but what matters most is the impact we continue to make. I’m proud of who we are and proud of how we continue to rise above expectations.

2x Chief Chef James McMahon!!

05/05/2026

There is still time to participate. We would love for you to attend. If you can't make it, please send us a vote or financial contribution to a great cause. Here is the link. http://tiny.cc/ChiefMcMahon

Police chiefs & fire chiefs will swap their daily responsibilities for cutting boards and stovetops as the 9th annual Chiefs Cooking for Kids (CC4K) returns on May 7.

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