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 put you in contact with an on-duty Police Supervisor.
  • Via Telephone: Call 810-762-3333 and explain your purpose. A DPS Dispatcher will put you in contact with an on-duty Police Supervisor.
  • Via Traditional Mail: Send your written communication to DPS at 602 Mill Street; 103 Hubbard Building; Flint, MI 48502-1950; Attention: Chief of Police.
  • Via Online Form Submission: To file a compliment or complaint use the online form submission.
  • The DPS Complaint Brochure: This brochure is a summary of 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 on actions by any employee of DPS.

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 (DPS)
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 (CSAs) 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

Patricia Sellinger is the chief Freedom of Information officer at the University of Michigan. She may be reached by phone at 734-763-5082. The office is responsible for handling FOIA requests made to the Flint and Dearborn campuses as well as to the Ann Arbor campus.

  • Written FOIA requests should be sent to the University of Michigan FOIA Office, 2025 Fleming Building, 503 Thompson Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1340.
  • Requests can be faxed to the office at 734-763-1399. 
  • They can also be e-mailed to: [email protected]
  • Please specify with as much detail as possible the records you wish to inspect and/or receive copies of. For example, if applicable please include the time period involved, and the department where the documents may be located, if you know it.
  • Please include your mailing address and daytime phone number, as well as an e-mail address and fax number if applicable.

Department of Public Safety Staff

Twan Ball
Communication Officer
[email protected]

Stacia Bender
Communication Officer
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Heather Bromley
Police Lieutenant
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John Bundy
Police Sergeant
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Marquis Bush
Police Officer
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Todd Coles
Police Officer
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Shenita Glover
Security Officer
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Sara Groulx
Communication Officer
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Nickoy Edwards
Police Officer
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Austin Fray
Police Officer
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Alexis Frierson
Detective
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Raymond Hall
Director
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Fabian Haywood
Communication Officer
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Kathy Howe
Business Administrator
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David Hunter
Police Sergeant
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Mitchell Lipp
Police Officer
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Misti Lopez
Communication Officer
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LaShonda Malloy
Communication Officer
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Antonio Mata
Police Officer
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Thomas Needham
Police Sergeant
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Andrew Novak
IT Specialist
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Alex Pietrantoni
Emergency Manager
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Torrey Ruffin
Police Officer
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Bruce Sepanak
Police Sergeant
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Deon Smith
Police Officer
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Phillip Smith
Police Lieutenant
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Gaye Stover
Clerk Associate
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Russell Taunt
Security Officer
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Eric Thompson
Police Officer
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James Vogt
Security Officer
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Mark Walker
Police Sergeant
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Terrell Weston
Police Sergeant
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James Wheeler
Police Officer
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Jacob Wright
Police Officer
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