Department Info
Location:
15915 Southfield Rd
Allen Park, MI 48101-2512
Phone:
313-386-7800
Fax:
313-386-4158
Police Chief:
Chris Egan
Email:
PoliceChief@allenparkpolice.org
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The Allen Park Police Department provides full time police patrol and investigative services for the City of Allen Park.
The men and women of the department are committed to providing a safe community and enhancing the quality of life for the people who live, work, and visit here. Our focus is on working in partnership with the community to address the problems and needs of our residents.
Vision
Allen Park; where all can live safely and without fear, protected by a police department with the highest ethical and professional standards.
Mission
APPD Challenge Coin designed by Lt. Mehall
The Allen Park Police Department, as part of, and empowered by the community, is committed to the protection of lives, property, and the rights of all people. The maintenance of order, and to impartially enforce the law. We will provide quality police service in partnership with other members of the community. To fulfill our mission, we will strive to attain the highest degree of knowledge, ethical behavior, and professional conduct at all times.
Core Values
APPD Challenge Coin designed by Lt. Mehall
- Courage - Instilling trust and standing for justice in the face of danger
- Integrity - Adhering to moral and ethical principles at all times
- Professionalism - Taking pride in our actions, duties, development, and appearance
- Commitment - Striving for excellence, accountability and effectiveness in our duties
Biography
Police Chief Christopher S. Egan
Photo Credit: Laura Kieltyka
laurakieltyka@gmail.com
Police Chief Christopher S. Egan has been employed with the Allen Park Police Department since 09/09/1999. Prior to that, he started with the Trenton Auxilary Police Department in 1992 and was promoted to Sergeant before attending and graduating from the Detroit Metropolitan Police Academy where he was the 1997 “N” Class President. While working at the Detroit
Police Department, he worked in the 13th Precinct as a patrol officer, plain clothes "30 Series" and he worked executive protection details. During his career with the APPD, he has served as a patrol officer, motorcycle officer, safety town coordinator, and CERT coordinator. Chief Egan also served as the commander of the 18 city Crisis/Hostage Negotiator Team with Downriver Mutual Aid. This team trains gard and works in partnership with the Downriver SWAT Team to save lives in Allen Park and Downriver. He was appointed to Sergeant in 2007 and Lieutenant in 2010. In 2020, he was appointed as our Police Chief.
Chief Egan is a graduate of Henry Ford College with 2 Associate Degrees in Criminal Justice and Juvenile Justice / Correctional Administration. He earned a triple major Bachelor Degree from the University of Michigan in Sociology, Psychology, and Criminal Investigations, and a Master’s Degree in Emergency Management and Homeland Security from Eastern Michigan University where he was awarded the 2019 Outstanding Master's Technology Student Award. He is a proud graduate
of EMU's School of Police Staff and Command Executive Leadership Program in 2017 as the class 33's Vice President and Social Director.
Police Chief Christopher S. Egan can be reached at
PoliceChief@allenparkpolice.org
Detective Bureau: Officer in Charge is Det/Lt. Jim Soden
jsoden@allenparkpolice.org
(Day Shift) Platoon A: Officer in Charge is Lt. Chris Granica cgranica@allenparkpolice.org
(Day Shift) Platoon B: Officer in Charge is Lt. Mike Hillock mhillock@allenparkpolice.org
(Night Shift) Platoon C: Officer in Charge is Lt. Vince Genaw vgenaw@allenparkpolice.org
(Night Shift) Platoon D: Officer in Charge is Lt. Bill Mehall wmehall@allenparkpolice.org