“We are committed to serving our community to enhance the quality of life and to nurture public trust by holding ourselves to the highest standards of performance and ethics. Our officers are determined to serve as a deterrent to crime, develop relationships with community groups, residential and business organizations, and promote a safe environment receptive to visitors and residents alike. The Imlay City Police Department has, and shall continue to provide service of the highest quality to its community, and to foster a community partnership to prevent crime.”

Police Chief

JOHN STANO

John Stano became the Imlay City Chief of Police in March of 2008. He has over thirty (30) years of police experience. He started his career in law enforcement in 1982 with the Warren Police Department, where he worked as a patrol officer, training officer, detective, sergeant, SWAT Team leader and lieutenant. As a lieutenant he was assigned as the commander of the Internal Affairs Division, Executive Lieutenant of the Patrol Bureau and retired as the Executive Lieutenant of the Criminal Investigations Bureau.

Chief Stano has a Bachelor’s degree in Public Safety and Security Management. He is also a graduate of the FBI National Academy in Quantico Virginia (227^th Session).

Chief Stano is a member of the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police, International Association of Chiefs of Police, a Trustee of the Lapeer County Chiefs of Police Association, a member of the 911 Authority Board, Lapeer County Technology Committee, and a member of the Law Enforcement Action Forum.

Imlay City Police Department

395 E. Third Street

Imlay City, Michigan 48444

Office Hours:

Monday – Friday

8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

During-hours, non-emergency: (810) 724-2345

After-hours non-emergency: (810) 667-0292

Road Patrol: 24-hour service

All Emergencies: Dial 911

Emergency Information Needed:

Address or location