Alma Police Department

Student Resource Officer Program News

1/23/07
City Ordinance Regarding Dogs: Running at Large (10-24) The owner or keeper of any dog shall not permit the dog to run at large. Howling, barking (10-27) No person shall keep or harbor a dog that howls or barks to the annoyance of persons within the neighborhood. Dog bites, destruction of dog (10-53) Whenever any dog bites or attacks any person without molestation and while outside the enclosure of the owner or keeper, complaint shall be made to the district court against the owner or keeper, and upon convition the district court, in addition to any other penalties provided herein, may issue an order, in writing, directing the owner or keepr of the dog to kill the dog within six (6) hours after the service of such order on the owner or keeper and it thereupon becomes a duty of the owner or keeper to kill the dog. If the owner or keeper shall fail or refuse to kill said dog, it sahll be the duty of any policeman to sieze and kill such dog wherever it is found in the city. Violation, Misdemeanor (10-29) Any person who shall be convicted of keeping or harboring a dog which bites or attacks any person while outside the enclosure of the owner or keeper as set for in section 6-22, shall, upon convitcion thereof, be guilty of a misdemeanor and be subject to a fine of not more than five hundered dollars ($500.00) and/or imprisonment for not more than ninety (90) days. *This list is not a complete representation of all City Ordinances that apply to Animals within the city limits. **If you have further questions regarding City Ordinance Violations please contact your Team Policing Officer.

6-1-06
If you would like to learn more about a specific ordinance please contact me or your team policing officer. Community Services Officer Kendra Overla

1/23/07
Noise Ordinance (22-19): Devices included but are not limited to Horns, Singaling Devices, Radios, Phongraphs, Musical Instrument or other machine or device designed for the production of sound in such a manner to disturb the peace, quiet, and comfort of the others in the vacinity, or with a volume louder than necessary for convenient hearing for the person or persons who are in the room, vehicle, or chamber in which the device is operated and who are voluntary listners. The operation of any of the above named devices between the hours of 11:00pm and 7:00am or in such a manner that the noise is plainly audible at a distance of fifty (50) feet from the source of the noise will be prima facie evidence of a violation of this section.

1/23/07
A new way to be involved in your community! Coming soon to the City of Alma and brought to you by the Alma Police is your chance to get involved. We are asking for local residents to donate their time, skills, and talents to improve our community. Through Volunteers in Police Services (VIPS) we are able to coordinate and facilitate functions that currently are not being addressed. VIPS participants will also have the option to choose what areas they want to volunteer for and how much time they wish to dedicate. A second opportunity for area residents to become involved is by participating in the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). These neighborhood teams are a key function during times of disaster. Trained in light search and rescue, basic first aid, and other key areas. CERT is a great way to help during a time of crisis. Both VIPS and CERT require a time commitment as they each have training that is required. If you are interested please check out the Links to CERT and VIPS on our homepage or contact CSO Overla for more information.

10/12/06
A new state web site specifically designed to provide proactive emergency planning information for individuals, families, and businesses is now available to you. The web site www.michigan.gov/prepare offers citizens the latest available information on family preparedness, chemical, biological, and radiological emergencies, natural disasters, and severe weather. The site features state resources, as well as links to other federal assets that are considered the last word for family emergency preparedness.

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