Eastern Michigan University Police Department

06/05/2026

Long-time EMU staffer, Kara Corwin, recently entered the transfer portal and became a member of the DPS team. After almost 26 years in Athletics and most recently holdng the title, "Director of Special Events," Kara will now quarterback the important duties of the Administrative Associate II position. She holds a B.A. in Business Administration and has exceptional knowledge of EMU business principles. DPS is glad to have you on our team!

06/02/2026

Please join the EMU PD for our open Summer Active Shooter Response Training. The class will be held on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, from 1pm-3pm in room 330 Mckenny Hall. All are welcome. Registration is desired but not mandatory. Follow the QR code or the link for more information and to register.

https://www.emich.edu/emergency-management/training-drills/active-shooter-response-training.php

05/12/2026

DPS recently celebrated the well-earned retirement of Julie Heighes. For nearly 27 years, Julie was a calm presence when she processed FOIA requests, managed records, dispatched, and provided Clery support. Her gentle nudge with an email reminder about payroll was always met with a smile. Her contributions to EMU cannot be measured. Enjoy this next stage. May your campsite be well-attended with a lake view.

04/17/2026

04/14/2026

Eastern Michigan University had the pleasure of hosting the yearly Gamers for Giving event where gamers from all over the country band together to raise money for charity. At this year's event, our very own Officer Benitez partnered with the EMU Esports team to play against CMU Esports and CMUPD in a best of 7 Rocket League exhibition match. EMU took the victory with a close series 4 games to 3! 

Thanks to Central Michigan University Police Officer Chapman for assisting in liaising the match as well as Officers Roth and Szidik for their participation. Credits to EMU and CMU Esports for facilitating their respective departments and helping us directly engage with the gaming community. We look forward to next year's event and hope for more schools and their Police Departments to join us!

04/13/2026

April 12th-18th is National Public Safety Telecommunicators week. Thank you for your dedication and professionalism in coordinating both routine and emergency response to the EMU and surrounding community. You are a integral member of the DPS team.

03/23/2026

Today, we celebrated the longevity milestones for two DPS employees. Brandi Decker completed 10 years of service as a dispatcher. Brandi is the first first-responder. From managing 911 calls, providing life saving instructions, and coordinating police/fire/EMS services, she has demonstrated her ability to work well under intense pressure. Lieutenant Nate Stead recently completed 15 years of service. As a member of the senior leadership team, Nate oversees Patrol Operations and special event coordination. He leads with compassion and purpose. On behalf of a grateful community, thank you both for your continued service to the EMU community.

01/28/2026

NEW START DATE: Here's another chance to sign up for RAD, the women's basic self-defense class. If you were debating, now is the time to learn to protect yourself. All women and non-binary individuals are welcome. Questions? Contact Community Engagement Officer Elliott at [email protected] or 734-487-0987.