Emmet County Sheriff’s Office
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BOTH EMERGENCY AND NON-EMERGENCY
JUNE 21, 2021 — NOTICE OF SERVICE CHANGES
Due to the recent changes in regulations concerning COVID-19, the Sheriff’s Office is able to allow citizens access to lobby service windows. The lobby in the Law Enforcement Center as well as at the Correctional Facility are now open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. although some services will remain unavailable. The public is welcome to call (Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.) with questions or for information on non-emergency matters:
Enforcement Division (231) 439-8900
Corrections Facility (231) 347-2032
Before making a trip in person, please check the website to determine if the service you need can be handled remotely.
SERVICES THAT REMAIN UNAVAILABLE
• PRELIMINARY BREATH TEST: Remains suspended until further notice
SERVICES NOW AVAILABLE
• PISTOL SALES RECORDS: Drop off in person or mail to Emmet County Sheriff’s Office, 450 Bay St., Petoskey MI 49770
• FINGER PRINTING: By appointment only at Correctional Facility
• FOIA REQUESTS: Requests for all reports may be submitted in person or submitted online here.
• ACCIDENT REPORTS: Request forms and procedure by mail or in person at the Enforcement Division (3460 Harbor-Petoskey Rd, Harbor Springs, MI 49740). More info is available online here.
• POD BOX: Prescription and Over-the-Counter Drug (POD) Drop-Off boxes are available in person at the Correctional Facility and the Enforcement Division.
• BONDS: There are three options for posting bond — in person by using the kiosk located in the lobby of the Correctional Facility; by going online at www.accesscorrections.com; or by using a bonding agent.
The Sheriff’s Office looks forward to restoring all services and will closely monitor COVID-19 guidance to determine the best time to do so.
STATEMENTS & NOTICES from the SHERIFF
- July 15, 2020 – Statement on Governor’s Executive Order 147
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) 348-0666M-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)
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.