Problems with Police Protection in Holly Township
Who Are We?
We are a group of Holly Township residents that have recently joined together to share our concerns about a major change in local police protection As of July 1, with the exception of a life threatening event, Holly Police Department will no longer provide service to our community. We are equally concerned about potential delays in response times due to budget cutbacks that can impact resident safety. We developed this website to inform the community, and are hosting a resident meeting on June 30 at the Holly Academy to provide resources, answer questions and to discuss possible solutions.
Are you a victim of a recent crime or safety issue?
If so, please e-mail us at hollytownshipsafety@yahoo.com and tell us the details - we will compile them for discussion at the meeting on June 30th.
We are a group of Holly Township residents that have recently joined together to share our concerns about a major change in local police protection As of July 1, with the exception of a life threatening event, Holly Police Department will no longer provide service to our community. We are equally concerned about potential delays in response times due to budget cutbacks that can impact resident safety. We developed this website to inform the community, and are hosting a resident meeting on June 30 at the Holly Academy to provide resources, answer questions and to discuss possible solutions.
Are you a victim of a recent crime or safety issue?
If so, please e-mail us at hollytownshipsafety@yahoo.com and tell us the details - we will compile them for discussion at the meeting on June 30th.
Do you share our concerns about delays in service?
- The serious crime rate in the Holly area has increased by 70% in the last year!
- Beginning July 1st 2009, the Holly Village Police will no longer respond to calls in Holly Township unless there is an immediate threat to life
- Police coverage for the Township will only be provided by the State Police from Groveland Township Post on Dixie Highway
- Due to budget cuts, as of July 1st, the Michigan State Police will be laying off 100 troopers. There is a strong possibility that this reduction will impact the Groveland Township Post, and eliminate the 3 new troopers (cubs) that were recently hired
- The Groveland MSP Post patrols Holly, Rose, and Groveland Townships as well as a considerable length of I-75, for a total service area of 106 square miles. Even under the best of circumstances, there are no more than two patrol cars covering that area at any given time
- Emergency Response times for the Township range from 18-23 minutes
- Other emergency services may not enter homes or property in some cases, unless the Police have first 'secured the area'
- Beginning July 1st 2009, the Holly Village Police will no longer respond to calls in Holly Township unless there is an immediate threat to life
- Police coverage for the Township will only be provided by the State Police from Groveland Township Post on Dixie Highway
- Due to budget cuts, as of July 1st, the Michigan State Police will be laying off 100 troopers. There is a strong possibility that this reduction will impact the Groveland Township Post, and eliminate the 3 new troopers (cubs) that were recently hired
- The Groveland MSP Post patrols Holly, Rose, and Groveland Townships as well as a considerable length of I-75, for a total service area of 106 square miles. Even under the best of circumstances, there are no more than two patrol cars covering that area at any given time
- Emergency Response times for the Township range from 18-23 minutes
- Other emergency services may not enter homes or property in some cases, unless the Police have first 'secured the area'
Due to budget reductions, 911 response times from Michigan State Police are now taking as much as 18-23 minutes!
How Long Can You Wait?
Do you want us to keep you up to date on the latest information?
Please e-mail us at hollytownshipsafety@yahoo.com
Please e-mail us at hollytownshipsafety@yahoo.com
