Residents Leave 108 Pounds of Drugs During Farmington Hills Collection

In one day, the nationwide event brings in more than 740,000 pounds of prescription medicines.

Area residents left 108 pounds of prescription drugs at the Farmington Hills Police Department on April 27, as part of a Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Held in partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), the event allows people to safely and anonymously remove potentially dangerous controlled substances from their homes. The drop off and pick up of prescription drugs was supervised by officials from both the DEA and the Police Department. In all, 742,497 pounds of medications were collected nationwide, and 11,593 pounds of prescription drugs were turned over to law enforcement personnel at 197 sites throughout the State of Michigan. Source: City of Farmington Hills press release

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Farmington Hills Police Officer Pleads Guilty to Drinking and Driving

Officer Kristopher Landis tells WXYZ-TV that he was going through a hard time when he crashed his vehicle into a parked car in South Lyon March 10.

Cipriano Murder Drives Plymouth Lawmaker's Effort to Delay Release of 911 Tapes

Farmington Hills Police Chief Chuck Nebus says broadcasting the tapes invades victims' privacy. Tell us what you think in our poll or with a comment.

Cipriano Murder Drives Plymouth Lawmaker's Effort to Delay Release of 911 Tapes

Farmington Hills Police Chief Chuck Nebus says broadcasting the tapes invades victims' privacy. Tell us what you think in our poll or with a comment.

A state lawmaker from Plymouth says a widely publicized homicide in Farmington Hills makes the case for limiting the release of 911 tapes under Michigan's Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).  State Rep. Kurt Heise said he introduced the bill after talking with Farmington Hills Police Chief Chuck Nebus about the April 16, 2012 attack on the Cipriano family in their Farmington Hills home. Tucker Cipriano and his friend Mitchell Young face a June trial on felony charges connected with the beating death of Tucker's father, Robert, and attacks on his mother, Rose, and brother, Salvatore.  Nebus said he began receiving requests on the morning of the attack for tapes of the 911 call made by Salvatore's twin brother Tanner. Initially, all media …

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Drop Unused Prescription Drugs at Farmington Hills Police Dept. April 27

A collection box will be located inside police headquarters on 11 Mile Road.

Get rid of unused prescription drugs April 27, during the Farmington Hills Police Department Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Held in cooperation with the federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), the event allows anyone to safely and anonymously dispose of potentially dangerous controlled substances, keeping them out of the water system and out of harm's way. Residents of any city can use the DEA-provided collection box inside Farmington Hills Police Headquarters at 31655 W. 11 Mile Rd. The drop off and pick up of prescription drugs will be supervised by officials from both the DEA and the Police Department. Any type of container is acceptable.  At the Sept. 29, 2012 Prescription Drug Take Back Day, officials collected close to 14,…

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Farmington Hills Police Officers Receive Botsford Hospital Safety Award

Brian Bastianelli and Larry Luttrell are honored for helping the hospital become a safer place.

At a special March luncheon, Botsford Hospital named Farmington Hills Police officers Brian Bastianelli and Larry Luttrell recipients of a Safety Award, recognizing their help in making the hospital a safer place. With the growing danger of violence intruding into the health care setting, Botsford's Emergency Preparedness Committee embarked last year on a program to train hospital staff how to respond to situations involving an armed intruder. Sergeant Bastianelli and Training Officer Luttrell served as liaisons to Botsford. During numerous working sessions at the hospital, these men completed risk assessments, shared policies and procedures, and recommended protocols. As a result of their efforts, Botsford Hospital developed a …

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Farmington Hills Police Officers Complete Training

Lieutenant Daniel Rodriguez and Sergeant Jeff King recently graduated from a 10-week law enforcement management program.

Farmington Hills Police Lieutenant Daniel Rodriguez and Sergeant Jeff King have graduated from Northwestern University’s School of Police Staff and Command. Lt. Daniel Rodriguez, a 19-year veteran, and Sgt. Jeff King, an 18-year veteran, both completed the intensive 10-week program, which prepares law enforcement managers for senior positions by uniquely combining academic principles with practical applications. Subjects taught in this program include understanding management, human resource administration, and skills for planning and analysis. Having previously served in the U.S. Marine Corps, Rodriguez began his career as a cadet and was promoted to police officer, serving in the Patrol Division, in the Drug Enforcement Agency Task Force…

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Dump Unused Drugs April 27 at Farmington Hills Police Dept.

The department partners with the Drug Enforcement Administration to collect prescription narcotics.

If you have unused prescription drugs sitting on a shelf or in your medicine cabinet, the Farmington Hills Police Dept. and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will offer an opportunity on April 27 to safely dispose of them. Prescription Drug Take Back Day allows area residents to safely and anonymously remove potentially dangerous controlled substances (any medication requiring a prescription) from their homes. The DEA-provided collection box will be located inside Farmington Hills Police Headquarters, 31655 Eleven Mile Road. Learn more about the drop-off and what will be done with the drugs at fhgov.com. 

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Farmington Hills Police Cars Get Cutting Edge High Def Video Systems

The 'Watchguard' system digitally records and wirelessly transmits video and replaces the department's old, failing camera system.

The Farmington Hills Police Department has added new, cutting edge technology to its fleet of marked patrol vehicles. In a press release, the Police Department announced the purchase and installation of a high definition police in-car video system to replace an antiquated low definition system. With the old system failing, and the cost of repairs becoming exceedingly cumbersome, the time was right to replace and upgrade the technology. This new system, appropriately named “Watchguard,” digitally records police/citizen contacts, then wirelessly transmits events to a secure server. The upgrade includes new wireless microphones with a line of sight range of up to two miles. It is capable of maintaining audio reception through buildings. The …

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UPDATE: Farmington Hills Man With Alzheimer's Found Safe

Howard Koss left his Farmington Hills home from the area of 13 Mile Road and Haggerty Road at 7 a.m. Thursday.

UPDATE: The Farmington Hills Police Department has issued an alert that a missing 79-year-old male from Farmington Hills was found safe in Livonia, at 9:20 a.m. Saturday.  Howard Koss left his Farmington Hills home from the area of 13 Mile Road and Haggerty Road at 7 a.m. Thursday.  Koss, who has been diagnosed with dementia, left in his vehicle with his two dogs. During the day, Koss made phone contact with his family and indicated he was still in the Farmington Hills/Novi area, but was confused about how to get home.  FHPD has been able to determine that Koss made a purchase at a gas station in the area of 10 Mile Road and Novi Road at 8:15 PM on Thursday. Koss has not been seen or heard from since.         Missing: Howard Koss He was …

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