City of Ann Arbor Police Department
Law EnforcementMichigan, United States11-50 Employees
The City of Ann Arbor Police Department (AAPD) operates as a full-service law enforcement agency in Ann Arbor, Michigan, offering a range of units and services that support public safety and community engagement. Its patrol and specialty units include uniform patrol, detectives, a Metro SWAT team, hostage negotiation, underwater search and rescue, polygraph testing, computer forensics, traffic services, K-9, motorcycle and bicycle patrols, and a community engagement unit, reflecting a community-oriented policing philosophy. The department serves a municipal government context and contributes to safety for residents and visitors through diverse enforcement and investigative capabilities, with a staff comprising sworn officers and additional personnel. Based in Ann Arbor, the agency is part of the local public safety infrastructure and is tied to the city’s broader governance and services. In recent developments, the city has pursued projects and partnerships related to parks and recreation and downtown improvements, illustrating ongoing collaboration with other city departments and external entities to address community needs.