Douglas Police Department

05/31/2026

Very true statement! Thank you to our Nightshift Crew for all you do! 👮‍♂️👮‍♀️👮‍♂️

05/27/2026

Ending the year of the Safe Kids/Fire Safety program with an Ice Cream Social. Always a good time with the students.

05/25/2026

The Staff of the Douglas City Police Department is so appreciative and thankful to the ultimate sacrifices made by our Service Members on this Memorial Day. Thank you for our Freedom! 🇺🇸

05/22/2026

05/21/2026

A great seminar to learn how to prevent Scamming in our community next week Friday! Corporal Warsen will also be in attendance. All are welcome.

05/14/2026

Thank you to our friends at Lakeside Learning Center for coming to tour our facility and supplying our department with lunch and hand made cards.

05/06/2026

SAUGATUCK TOWNSHIP FIRE DISTRICT NOTICE

On May 6, 2026, the Saugatuck Township Fire District will be conducting a Live Fire Exercise at the Douglas Elementary School. This exercise will take place at approximately 10:30am and 1:00pm. They will be burning in modified containers, however, heavy black smoke is likely for a brief time.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact the Saugatuck Township Fire District at 269-857-3000
415 W. Wiley Rd
Ste. 103
Douglas, MI 49406-0757
Phone (269) 857-1438
Fax 269-857-4751

05/04/2026

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for helping us reach our goal. It means the world to Ashley’s family and work family. Pictures to come 💙

The Douglas Police Department and Ashley Janik's family are raising money to place a mem… Kailey Kent needs your support for A Memorial Bench for Ashley Janik

04/25/2026

Good information for parents and grandparents..

📱 Protecting Your Children from Online Predators: Facts You Should Know

Online predators target children through social media, gaming platforms, messaging apps, and chat features built into online games. Here are key facts and ways to protect your child:

🔹 Predators often pose as kids to build trust. Many create fake profiles using photos of real children.
🔹 Most online exploitation starts with conversation. Predators typically use flattery, attention, or shared interests to form a bond.
🔹 Games with voice or chat features are common entry points. Popular games allow strangers to message or talk to kids without parental oversight.
🔹 Private messaging is the biggest risk area. Once communication moves off a public platform, grooming behaviors typically escalate.
🔹 Children are often targeted when they post personal details, photos, or location tags. Even simple info like school names, sports teams, or daily routines gives predators opportunities.

How to Protect Your Child:

✔ Know what apps and games they use and check privacy settings regularly.
✔ Require approval before they add or message anyone new.
✔ Keep accounts set to private and turn off location sharing.
✔ Teach kids not to share personal info, photos, or school/location details with anyone they don’t know in person.
✔ Encourage open communication. Let children know they can talk to you immediately if something feels uncomfortable or confusing.
✔ Use parental controls and monitor online activity, especially direct messages.
✔ Remind them: never meet someone in person who they only know online.

Keeping kids safe online starts with awareness and conversations at home. Stay alert, stay informed, and stay involved. 💙