Emmet County Sheriff’s Office

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BOTH EMERGENCY AND NON-EMERGENCY

NOVEMBER 6, 2020 — NOTICE OF SERVICE CHANGES
      Due to efforts to reduce the spread of COVID-19, the Sheriff’s Office has updated some of the methods in which service will be provided to the public. All citizens are encouraged to check back at this webpage for the most current information. Please call (Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.) for information and instructions on non-emergency matters:
         Enforcement Division (231) 439-8900
         Corrections Facility (231) 347-2032

      The lobby areas at all Sheriff’s Office locations will be closed for general admittance. Please check the website to determine if the service you need can be handled remotely. Other service changes include:
      • JAIL VISITATION: Suspended until further notice
      • PRELIMINARY BREATH TEST: Suspended until further notice
      • FINGER PRINTING: Suspended until further notice
      • PISTOL SALES RECORDS: Mail to Emmet County Sheriff’s Office, 450 Bay St., Petoskey MI 49770
      • PISTOL PURCHASE PERMITS: Suspended until further notice
      • BONDS: There are no interruptions in bond payments for any inmate at the Emmet County Jail and will be available 24/7.
      • FOIA REQUESTS: Requests for all reports may be submitted online here.
      • ACCIDENT REPORTS: Request forms and procedure available online here or by US Postal Mail.
      • POD BOX: Until the lobby is reopened to the public, the Prescription and Over-the-Counter Drug (POD) Drop-Off program will be suspended.

STATEMENTS & NOTICES from the SHERIFF

•       July 15, 2020 – Statement on Governor’s Executive Order 147
  

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  LOCATIONS

  Emmet County Sheriff’s Office has three different offices located throughout Emmet County.

  Downtown Petoskey location
  Jeffrey P. Bodzick Administrative Office & Correctional Facility
  Brenda K. Ford, Administrator
  450 Bay Street,
  Petoskey, MI. 49770
  Tel: (231) 347-2036
  Fax: (231) 348-0666

  M-119/Road Patrol location
  Richard L. Zink Law Enforcement Center
  Officer in Charge: Lt. Randy Kloss
  3460 M-119 (Harbor-Petoskey Road)
  Harbor Springs, MI  49740
  Tel: (231) 439-8900
  Fax: (231) 439-8917
  [email protected]

  Administrative Hours – Downtown Petoskey and M-119/Road Patrol offices
  Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed on holidays)

  Pellston Regional Airport Office
  1393 N. US-31 Hwy
  Pellston, MI  49769
  Tel: (231) 539-8414
  (this location is open 30 minutes before flights take off)

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  Sheriff Peter A. Wallin
  

  Sheriff Wallin was appointed by a three-member board after the death of Sheriff Jeffrey P. Bodzick. Sheriff Wallin began with the Office as a road deputy in 1981, later being appointed to the position of Undersheriff by Sheriff Bodzick. Sheriff Wallin is also a long time resident of Emmet County.

  Undersheriff Michael Keiser

  

  Undersheriff Keiser was appointed by Sheriff Wallin in 2018. Undersheriff Keiser is lifelong resident of Emmet County. Undersheriff Keiser is a graduate of Lake Superior State University and the Eastern Michigan School of Staff and Command. Undersheriff Keiser began his career with Emmet County in 1994 serving in many capacities, including Marine Deputy, Deputy Sheriff, Corporal, Sergeant., Sgt. Detective, and Lieutenant.

  Jail Administrator Brenda K. Ford

    

   

  Administrator Ford was appointed by Sheriff Wallin in 2003. Prior to this position, Administrator Ford served as a Corrections Officer and has been with the Office since 1996. She is a life long resident of Emmet County, graduating from Harbor Springs High School.