Police Chief

It is with great pleasure that I have this opportunity to provide you with the following information.

The White Lake Police Department has a proud history of over seventy years of service to our community. We have a professional staff of 33 sworn police officers, six dispatchers, and five support personnel who provide around-the-clock service. Our dispatch center is open 24/7 to provide immediate service. In addition to the usual patrol and dispatch services, we provide investigative services, a TEAM officer, a school liaison officer, police records functions including gun registration services, as well as other specialized services.

In 2004 we began a Citizens Academy that meets once a week for 11 weeks and provides attendees with hands-on training in the police and fire fields.

Our service to you, as well as preventing and responding to crime, is of the utmost importance. Without your support however, our mission becomes much more difficult.

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Chief Ivory has 22 years of experience with the White Lake Township Police Department. He has received training in all aspects of law enforcement, including leadership, training of personnel, and administration. Chief Ivory holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice with a concentration on law enforcement from Ferris State University and a Master of Science Degree in Criminal Justice with a concentration in public safety administration from Southern New Hampshire University.  He is also a 2015 graduate of the Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command, Class 376.  After serving for six years as a shift Sergeant, he was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant in 2019.  Chief Ivory has served in numerous roles within the department including Field Training Officer, Shift Supervisor, Taser Instructor, Chemical Spray Instructor, Defensive Tactics Instructor, Background Investigator, and Special Response Team Member.   Chief Ivory serves as one of the Accreditation Managers for the department, tasked with keeping the Police Department accredited though the Michigan Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission.  Chief Ivory's daily duties include the overall administration of the Police Department including, hiring, staffing, budgeting, and resource allocation.