Police Department News

UNDER-AGE DRINKING:

The Spring Arbor Police Department, Parma-Sandstone Police Department, and Concord Police will be participating in a county-wide federal grant focusing on under-age drinking.  The enforcement period will run though September 30, 2006. 

The Western School District and Concord Schools will be supporting the three agencies by educating the students and community on the effects of under-age drinking and the possible ramifications involved with students.  The consequences could be costly from a student stand-point, ranging from school suspension, expulsion and/or termination of all athletic involvement, or even the loss of scholarships.

Under-age drinking also affects the community; when minors drink and drive, the community is put at risk, as the potential for a serious traffic accident or even a fatality is dramatically increased.

VULNERABLE ADULT ABUSE: 

What is Vulnerable Adult Abuse?  It is harming or creating serious risk of harm for someone who is an older adult, or a person with a physical or mental disability.  Thousands of Michigan's vulnerable adults are abused, neglected and exploited every year.  Many victims suffer in silence out of fear, shame, dependence on their caregiver or because they do not know there is help available. 

Where to call for help:

Vulnerable Adult Helpline:  1-800-996-6228   24/7 statewide.

Long-Term Care Ombudsman:  1-866-485-9393   Long-Term Care Residents

Michigan Protection & Advocacy:  1-800-347-5297   Individuals with disabilities

Legal Hotline for MI Seniors:  1-800-347-5297   Free legal advice / seniors over 60.

MI Coalition Against Domestic & Sexual Violence:  1-517-347-7000