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Novi police bring back pink car for Breast Cancer ...
If you see a pink police car in Novi this month—no, that does not belong to Police Barbie ... read more
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SONIC task force makes arrest in auto theft case
A 25-year-old Detroit man was arrested for a string of auto thefts due to the efforts of an ... read more
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Novi Public Safety Recognizes Staff at Annual ...
On May 8th, the Novi Police and Fire Departments held their Annual Awards Banquet to celebrate ... read more
Novi Police Department Hiring Expo - Feb 27
A job at the Novi Police Department is waiting for you. Speak with the Chief on Feb 27 from 3pm-7pm. read more
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Novi police seek missing vulnerable 67-year-old woman
According to authorities, Marilyn Wazney was last seen Monday, Jan. 29, at about 2:20 p.m. near ... read more
Novi police raise money to support struggling ...
The Novi Police Department, through annual fundraisers, works to support those fighting cancer ... read more
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Accreditation Assessment Team Invites Public Comment
A team of assessors from the Michigan Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission will visit the ... read more
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Warning - Scammers Impersonating Novi Police
The Novi Police Department recently received reports of residents receiving phone calls from ... read more
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DEA Drug Take Back Event
On Saturday, October 28, 2023 from 10am to 2pm, the Novi Police Department and Drug Enforcement ... read more
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Sergeants Snell and Jenkinson graduate from EMU ...
The Novi Police Department is pleased to announce the graduation of Sergeant Steven Snell and ... read more
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Novi's Officer of the Year illustrates the ...
Detective Shawn Penzak, 49, of Canton, was named the 2023 Novi Police Officer of the Year in ... read more
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Masked break-in crew scared off by Novi homeowner
A nice dinner out Thursday night and a Novi couple came home to intruders. A gated community in ... read more
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Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over
On August 11 and 12, the Novi Police Department will conduct extra patrols to combat ... read more
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Assistant Fire Chief John Martin Promoted to Fire Chief
Director of Public Safety/Chief of Police Erick Zinser announced today the promotion of ... read more
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Novi police dog dies of medical complication
The Novi Police Department is grieving the loss of one of its own. K-9 Diesel, a decorated ... read more
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Watch Your Speed, Novi
The Novi Police Department will be cracking down on those in the City speeding and not wearing ... read more
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Novi drone program aids police in finding people ...
The Novi Police Department has been able to increase its speed and efficiency in cases where ... read more
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Novi Public Safety Recognizes Staff at Annual ...
On May 4th, the Novi Police and Fire Departments held their Annual Awards Ceremony to celebrate ... read more
Novi Police Taking Back Unwanted Prescription ...
On Saturday, April 22nd, 2023, from 10:00am to 2:00pm, the Novi Police Department and the Drug ... read more
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Go Behind the Scenes of the Criminal Justice System
44th session of the Lakes Area Citizen's Police Academy Starts March 8th. The role of a ... read more
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Novi Police Prescription Drug Take Back
Novi Police taking back unwanted prescription drugs on October 29th, 2022. On Saturday ... read more
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Kids Participate in Novi's Police & Fire ...
Local youth were able to learn leadership skills from various police officers and firefighters ... read more
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Novi Police promote Gruenwald, Meier to Commander
The Novi Police Department, on April 27, promoted Sgt. Kristie Gruenwald and Lt. Jason Meier to ... read more
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Suspect in killing of schools employee found ...
A man who allegedly killed his wife, a Novi Community School District employee, in May 2021 was ... read more
Outdoor AED being installed at Ella Mae Power Park
Throughout the City of Novi, there are Automated External Defibrillators (AED) in a variety of ... read more
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Missing Novi man found safe in Detroit
A Novi man who was reported missing in early September has been found. read more
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Novi departments seek to hire more first responders
Signs around Novi pose the question: Do you want to add a new suit to your wardrobe? read more
Zinser sworn-in as Novi Director of Public Safety
Erick Zinser officially became Novi's Director of Public Safety/Chief of Police on Feb. 2 ... read more
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Zinser named Novi Director of Public Safety/Chief ...
When Assistant Chief of Police Erick Zinser joined the Novi Police Department as an officer 23 ... read more
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Director of Public Safety/Chief of Police David ...
Novi Director of Public Safety/Chief of Police David Molloy has announced his retirement from ... read more
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Novi police spreading kindness through gift cards
When Mikell Manley was pulled over by Novi police officer Tony Avant for having a headlight out ... read more
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Shop with a Hero brings holiday joy to Novi kids
Novi Youth Assistance teamed up with the Novi Public Safety team for its annual Shop with a ... read more
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Novi SRO program works to keep classrooms safe
Jon Zabick usually arrives at Novi High School about 45 minutes before the school day starts ... read more
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Novi looking to add police officer to its team
The Novi Police Department is a CALEA nationally-accredited, municipal law enforcement agency ... read more
Novi police to add 5 hybrid vehicles to fleet
The Novi Police Department will be adding five new hybrid vehicles to its fleet. Since 2020 ... read more
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Lt. Meier graduates from EMU School of Police ...
The Novi Police Department is pleased to announce the recent graduation of Lt. Jason Meier from ... read more
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Breuhan graduates from School of Fire Staff and Command
The Novi Fire Department is pleased to announce the graduation of Lt. Peter Breuhan from the ... read more
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Know what your alarms are telling you
Less than three minutes… That’s all the time you have to escape a fire in your ... read more
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Novi Fire Department preps strategic plan
Survey data and community commentary gathered from residents and local businesses by the City ... read more
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Novi police cadet gains citizenship, eyes future ...
Blerim Sefa is pursuing an American Dream that he could soon realize thanks to a  ... read more
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Novi Public Safety Mentorship Program is win-win
The presence of a trusted adult in one’s life can help make the transition from child to ... read more
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Chief Molloy earns Presidential Medal from MACP
Congratulations to Novi Chief of Police and Director of Public Safety David Molloy in receiving ... read more
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Use free home watch program when on vacation
Heading out of town for vacation? Sign up for our Home Watch Program through the Novi Police ... read more
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Leung promoted to Paid-on-Call Fire Lieutenant
Novi resident Eric Leung, who has served as a Paid-on-Call Firefighter for the Novi Fire ... read more
Novi Police, Fire honored at annual awards ceremony
The 2021 Novi Police & Fire Awards took place virtually on Thursday, May 6, honoring our ... read more
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Novi man uses prison inmate identities to steal $300K
A Novi man used the identities of several prison inmates to file fraudulent pandemic ... read more
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Former bank teller charged with defrauding Novi man
A former bank teller in Detroit allegedly stole $32,000 from a 90-year-old ... read more
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Sign up for Battle of the Badges Blood Drive on May 13
The Battle of the Badges Blood Drive returns to the Novi Civic Center on Thursday, May 13, and ... read more
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Preventative screening finds tumor inside Novi officer
For Novi Police Officer Tim Farrell, who works sun-up to sundown and risks his own life daily ... read more
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Bring unwanted prescriptions to Novi PD on Saturday
Take part in the DEA National Takeback Day this Saturday, April 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. by ... read more
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Register now for Police & Fire Youth Leadership Academy
The free Novi Youth Police & Fire Leadership Academy will take place July 12-16 at the Novi ... read more
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Novi Police partner with County for Transparency ...
Oakland County is paving the way to easier access to information about law enforcement ... read more
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Feedback sought as part of CALEA re-accreditation ...
On March 8, a team of assessors from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement ... read more
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Public input sought for CALEA Communications ...
On March 8, a team of assessors from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement ... read more
Join our team as a Novi Paid-on-Call Firefighter
Looking to make some extra money or just want to give back to the community? Check out this ... read more
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Novi police officers hand out gift cards for holidays
One of the things becoming a holiday tradition is police departments finding ways to give back ... read more
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Novi PD handing out gift cards over citations
It’s been happening more frequently in Novi than Santa sightings. Instead of traffic ... read more
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Novi ranked #4 on 'Safest Cities in Michigan' list
Novi came in at No. 4 on the "Safest Cities in Michigan" list for 2019. The list ... read more
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Novi Police K-9 'Diesel' graduates from the academy
K-9 "Diesel" is officially a Novi Police Officer! "Diesel" finished ... read more
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Twelve Oaks Mall has seen crime drop in 2020
At Twelve Oaks Mall Novi Police Chief David Molloy said he’s seen larceny go down 4.12 ... read more
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Oakland County police departments to launch ...
Oakland County is assisting local police departments with creating websites that will feature ... read more
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Gruenwald graduates from EMU School of Police ...
The Novi Police Department is pleased to announce the graduation of Sergeant Kristie Gruenwald ... read more
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Meet Novi's new K-9 Team Daisley and Diesel
Meet Diesel, Novi Police Department’s newest K-9 team member. He’s still more puppy ... read more
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Novi man arrested for over 50,000 files of child ...
An Novi man has been charged with five counts of aggravated possession of child sexually ... read more
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Detectives Warren, Zabick ready to go back to school
Kids aren't the only ones looking forward to the start of the 2020-21 school year in Novi ... read more
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Novi Police safely talk barricaded person out of home
Novi Police were able to safely talk a barricaded person from his home on the 26000 block of ... read more
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Novi Police, Fire help students back-to-school shop
Seven Novi students masked up to go shopping with members of the Novi Police and Novi Fire ... read more
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Novi police cracking down on speeding in work zones
Novi police are implementing an innovative crackdown on speeders in Novi, aiming to make the ... read more
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Yacoub named Public Safety Employee of the Month
Novi Police Department Records Clerk Suzan Yacoub's selfless focus on the success of others ... read more
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Stolen puppies returned to owners
It was a wild and crazy weekend for some Lansing dog owners who chose the Twelve Oaks Mall ... read more
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Harwell named Public Safety Employee of the Month
Novi Police Officer Alisa Harwell was recognized as the May 2020 Novi Public Safety Employee of ... read more
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Trio of officers named Public Safety Employee of ...
Due to their effort, determination, and dedication to the citizens of Novi and the staff of the ... read more
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Woman accused in son's murder asks for in-person ...
A Chinese immigrant accused of killing her 2-year-old son was granted her fair representation ... read more
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Kulikowski named Public Safety Employee of the Month
Due to her effort, determination, and dedication to the citizens of Novi and the staff of the ... read more
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COVID-19 testing site to open in Walmart parking lot
A COVID-19 drive-thru testing site will open Friday, May 15, in the parking lot of the Walmart ... read more
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Drive-thru COVID-19 testing to begin Novi Friday
Oakland County will begin offering Friday drive-thru COVID-19 testing in Novi for first ... read more
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Novi K-9 'Becker' featured in new docuseries
A new docuseries featuring metro Detroit K-9 officers and their canine sidekicks is breaking a ... read more
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Watch the 'Solidary Cruise' at Ascension ...
Public safety agencies from around the area took a "Solidarity Cruise" at Ascension ... read more
NPFBA donates $6,000 to help with COVID-19 testing
Novi Director of Public Safety/Chief of Police David Molloy and Novi Fire Chief Jeff Johnson ... read more
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Epic fentanyl bust in Novi in 2017 leads to ...
A pediatrician from Mexican drug lord El Chapo’s home turf says he oversaw a shipment of ... read more
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Celebrate your birthday with Novi Police & Fire
The Novi Police and Fire Departments have a gift for anyone who is celebrating a birthday ... read more
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AG gives kudos to Novi PD for helping enforce stay ...
Novi was one of three law enforcement agencies in Oakland County given a “shout-out&rdquo ... read more
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Novi Walmart installing prescription drug disposal ...
Walmart in Novi will be among 1,000 stores across the country and among 17 in Michigan to have ... read more
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Novi honors best of the best at awards ceremony
On Thursday, March 5, the Novi Police and Fire Departments held their Annual Awards Ceremony to ... read more
Former Novi Police Chief Lee BeGole dies at 99
Lamont "Lee" Carroll BeGole, who dedicated his life to public service and was police ... read more
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Rockwell sworn in as newest Novi Police Officer
The Novi Police Department welcomed its newest Police Officer to the team Friday afternoon with ... read more
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Novi Police warn residents of phone scam
Phone scam alerts are on the rise and criminals are spoofing phone numbers of police ... read more
The diverse faces of the Novi Fire Department
Jose Villanueva will never forget his first fire. “It was a working structure fire ... read more
Novi Fire Department hiring full, part-time ...
The City of Novi, home to an estimated 60,000 residents, is seeking proactive Fire Protection ... read more