Office Hours:

• Monday - Thursday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
• Closed for lunch 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Office/Records:

• Phone: (810) 765-4040
• Fax: (810) 765-4135

The illustration below depicts an artist rendering of the exterior of the new MCPD Headquarters to be located at 375 South Parker Street. Construction and renovation has begun. The Department expects to begin operations in the new facility July 1.

I would like to take a brief moment and introduce myself. My name is Don Tillery. Originally from Waterford, I began my law enforcement career as a Military Policeman in the U.S. Army. I then went to Drill Sergeant School and did a tour as an Infantry Drill Sergeant.

Upon my honorable discharge from the military, I returned home and worked for the Oakland Co. Sheriff as a Jailer for about four years. I was accepted into the Michigan State Police where I worked as a Road Trooper, Narcotics Detective, Field Training Officer, Accident Investigator, Desk Sergeant, and retired from the Emergency Management Division as a Sergeant.

After my retirement I ran my own business as an Anti-Terrorism Consultant assisting governments to prepare and respond to acts of terrorism or natural disasters. Although I enjoyed my business, I found I missed police work very much. I joined the Dryden Township Police and found what I had been missing. A year later I joined the Almont Police Department. Then, in April of 2007, Capac Village asked me to serve as their Interim Chief of Police.

As of October 1, 2008 I have the honor of being your Chief of Police. I have fallen in love with Marine City and look forward to serving as your Chief.

My wife Lisa teaches 4th Grade and we have been married 21 years. We have two wonderful children: David who is a student at Albion College, and Lauren who is in the 9th Grade.

I know many of you are wondering what to expect from your new Chief, and some are interested in my philosophy of law enforcement. I am an ardent advocate of Community Oriented Policing. I will strive to ensure that my entire department become good neighbors in the community.

Citizens; look for our officers to stop along the road and talk with you and your children. Business owners will find us walking the beat and coming in to your store just to say hello. We will be fair in our enforcement and hope that you will feel truly served in our interactions with you. This is a new day in our department.

As a visual indicator of our commitment to change, you will see us wearing our new blue and grey uniforms. Feel free to stop one of our officers and check out his uniform, say hello, or talk to us on any matter. I am truly honored to be your Chief of Police and look forward to becoming a member of your community.

A form will be available soon to send information to the department regarding crimes witnessed.

Information coming soon!

• Marine City Hires New Chief... [ more ]
• New Police Chief Believes in Community-Oriented Policing... [ more ]

• Marine City Police Department Moving Back Downtown... [ more ]

Information coming soon!