Contact Us
Department of Public Safety
103 Hubbard Building
602 Mill Street
Flint, MI 48503
Emergencies: 911 for police, fire and medical
Non-Emergency: 810-762-3333
Fax: 810-237-6511
Continuous Improvement to Service
If you would like to compliment the actions of, or file a complaint against, an employee of the University of Michigan-Flint Department of Public Safety, there are four ways to do this:
- In Person: Come to DPS. Go to the dispatch office and explain your purpose. A DPS Dispatcher will connect you with an on-duty Police Supervisor.
- Via Telephone: Call 810-762-3333 and explain your purpose. A DPS Dispatcher will connect you with an on-duty Police Supervisor.
- Via Traditional Mail: Send your written communication to:
Department of Public Safety
Attention: Chief of Police
602 Mill Street
103 Hubbard Building
Flint, MI 48502-1950 - Via Online Form Submission: To file a compliment or complaint use the online form submission.
- The DPS Complaint Brochure: This brochure summarizes police department policies and procedures; it is not a complete account of the professional standards investigation, discipline, and appeal process. Complaints can be filed and processed regarding actions by any DPS employee.
Report a Crime or Concern
University community members, students, faculty, staff, and guests are encouraged to report all crimes and public safety-related incidents to the police in a timely manner. Bystanders or witnesses are encouraged to report when a victim is unable to report. Help keep our campus community safe: call DPS as soon as you become aware of any crime, suspicious activity, or public safety concern.
On Campus
UM-Flint Department of Public Safety
810-762-3333
Off Campus
Flint Police Department
Genesee County 911 Communications Center
Dial 911 for emergency and non-emergency incidents
*DPS has police jurisdiction on any UM-Flint property; if the incident occurred off-campus, the report should go to the law enforcement agency with jurisdiction. DPS can help you determine the applicable law enforcement jurisdiction.
**You may also use the Emergency Blue Light Phones located throughout campus to report an emergency. Campus Security Authorities may report Clery Act Crimes here.
Note: U-M Standard Practice Guide 601.91 indicates that anyone who is not a CSA, including victims or witnesses, and who prefers to report crimes on a voluntary, confidential basis for inclusion in the Annual Security Report may do so 24/7 without disclosing their name by calling the Compliance Hotline at 866-990-0111 or using the Compliance Hotline online reporting form.
Request Records
Shannon Hill is the chief Freedom of Information officer at the University of Michigan. She can be reached at 734-763-4167. The office handles FOIA requests to the Flint, Dearborn, and Ann Arbor campuses.
- Written FOIA requests should be sent to:
University of Michigan FOIA Office
3300 Ruthven Building
1109 Geddes Avenue
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1079 - Requests can be faxed to the office at 734-763-1399.
- They can also be emailed to: foia-email@umich.edu.
- Please specify the records you wish to inspect and/or receive copies of in as much detail as possible. If applicable, please include the time period involved and the department where the documents may be located.
- Please include your mailing address and daytime phone number, as well as an e-mail address and fax number if applicable.
