Warren Police Department: Address, Phone Number, Division, County

The Warren Police Department (WPD) is the municipal law-enforcement agency serving Warren, Michigan. It provides emergency response, patrol, criminal investigations, traffic enforcement, family and special-victim investigations, narcotics enforcement, detention services, crime prevention and community policing throughout the city.

For situations where delaying police assistance could put someone in danger—such as violence in progress, an armed person, a serious injury or an active break-in—dial 911. For routine police assistance or incidents that are no longer emergencies, call 586-574-4700. Warren’s Emergency Dispatch Center operates 24 hours a day and coordinates police, fire and emergency medical responses.

Warren Police operates primarily from a central headquarters rather than maintaining several public geographic precinct stations. The department is currently headed by Police Commissioner Eric Hawkins, JD, who joined WPD in December 2024.

Warren Police Department Quick Information

The department’s current directory confirms these police contacts and identifies Hawkins as Police Commissioner.

Warren Police Department Address

The main police facility is located at:

• 29900 South Civic Center Boulevard, Warren, Michigan 48093
• Non-emergency: 586-574-4700

Police Headquarters contains the department’s administrative offices, Records Bureau, investigative services, detention operations and other specialized police functions. The Records Bureau is located on the second floor.

Residents may contact or visit headquarters for services such as:

• Filing a police report
• Obtaining an incident report
• Reporting a traffic accident
• Asking about a prisoner
• Requesting public police records
• Fingerprinting
• Firearm-related administrative services
• Providing information about an existing case
• Speaking with appropriate police personnel

Officers are available at the front desk 24 hours a day, seven days a week for crime reports, according to the department’s current public guidance.

Warren Police Department Organization

WPD’s current command structure includes four major bureaus:

1. Patrol Services Bureau
2. Investigative Services Bureau
3. Administrative Services Bureau
4. Professional Standards Bureau

A deputy commissioner supports the Police Commissioner and oversees department operations. The city currently identifies Matthew Dillenbeck as Deputy Commissioner.

Patrol Services Bureau

The Patrol Services Bureau provides frontline police response throughout Warren.

Uniformed patrol officers generally handle:

• Emergency and non-emergency calls
• Assaults and disturbances
• Burglary and theft complaints
• Suspicious-person reports
• Traffic enforcement
• Initial accident investigations
• Arrests
• Crime-scene protection
• Witness interviews
• Neighbourhood patrol
• Initial police reports

Patrol officers are deployed throughout the city rather than from multiple public precinct buildings. Residents therefore do not need to determine a precinct before calling police.

The department’s Emergency Dispatch Center operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Dispatchers use computer-aided dispatch, GPS and radio systems to assess calls and send available police, fire or EMS personnel.

Investigative Services Bureau

The Investigative Services Bureau handles crimes requiring more detailed follow-up after the initial patrol investigation.

The department publishes separate contacts for:

• Criminal Investigations: 586-574-4810
• Family Investigations: 586-574-4762
• Special Investigation / Drug Unit: 586-574-4837

Investigators may work on cases involving:

• Homicide and serious violent crime
• Robbery
• Serious assault
• Burglary
• Vehicle-related crime
• Fraud
• Crimes involving children or families
• Domestic violence
• Narcotics distribution
• Special-victim cases
• Complex or repeat criminal activity

WPD also participates in regional operations with the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office. For example, the Sheriff’s Enforcement Team includes detectives from both agencies and conducts narcotics and weapons investigations across the county.

A police report does not necessarily result in detective assignment. The seriousness of the offence, available evidence, identifiable suspects and usable investigative leads can affect the amount of follow-up.

Special Operations and Police Technology

Warren Police maintains specialized capabilities for situations requiring additional equipment and training.

These include the Special Response Team, crisis negotiation resources and a Drone First Responder Unit.

The drone program provides aerial support to officers and may help with:

• Locating suspects
• Improving situational awareness
• Monitoring major incidents
• Supporting searches
• Providing information before officers arrive
• Assisting tactical operations

The current department page identifies multiple trained drone pilots and describes the program as part of WPD’s effort to improve police response and community safety.

Administrative and Professional Standards Services

The Administrative Services Bureau supports police operations through functions such as Records, technology, department administration and related support services.

The Professional Standards Bureau handles department accountability and professional practices. Captain Craig Bankowski currently commands this bureau. The department is also accredited through the Michigan Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission, which evaluates agencies against professional standards covering areas such as operations, training, use-of-force policy, community engagement, personnel practices and records management.

What County Is Warren Police Department In?

The Warren Police Department is located in Macomb County, Michigan.

WPD is a city police department and primarily serves locations within the legal boundaries of Warren. It is separate from the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office.

The Sheriff’s Office handles county responsibilities that include:

• Macomb County Jail operations
• Law enforcement in areas served by the Sheriff
• Court-related services
• County investigative functions
• Inmate services
• Specialized county units

The Sheriff’s Office headquarters is at 43565 Elizabeth Road in Mount Clemens.

Nearby communities such as Sterling Heights, Center Line, Roseville and Madison Heights have separate police departments.

The exact location where an incident occurred should therefore be provided when there is uncertainty over jurisdiction.

Filing a Warren Police Report

WPD’s current guidance directs crime victims to the police headquarters front desk for reports. Officers are available there 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

For an assault-related crime, victims should bring any medical paperwork relating to injuries when available.

For property crimes, it is useful to provide:

• Description of stolen or damaged property
• Model numbers
• Serial numbers
• Approximate value
• Photographs
• Receipts
• Suspect information
• Witness details

For all reports, police will normally need the date, time and location of the incident and any available information about suspects or witnesses.

The city’s current police pages do not advertise a broad self-service online crime-reporting system for ordinary incidents. Residents should therefore use the police front desk or non-emergency line when an official report is required.

Obtaining a Warren Police Report

Police incident reports are available through:

• 29900 S. Civic Center Boulevard, Warren, MI 48093
• Telephone: 586-574-4760

The Records counter is generally open: Monday-Friday: 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Reports are normally available about three working days after completion, unless the case remains under investigation. Calling Records before visiting is recommended.

WPD also accepts formal Freedom of Information Act requests electronically, by email, by mail or at the Records Bureau.

A request should clearly identify the records sought and provide:

• Requester’s name
• Address
• Telephone number
• Email address
• Police case or report number when known
• Incident date and location

Under the department’s current FOIA guidance, WPD generally has five business days to respond concerning availability and applicable costs.

Traffic Accident Reports

Traffic and Accident Investigation can be contacted at: 586-574-4870

For a reportable vehicle accident on a roadway within Warren, the department instructs both drivers to appear at the police station together when filing the report after the fact.

Drivers should bring:

• Driver’s licence
• Vehicle registration
• Proof of insurance

Officers are available 24 hours a day to take qualifying accident reports.

Completed accident reports are obtained through the CLEMIS regional reporting system rather than directly from the ordinary Records counter.

Property, Evidence and Vehicle Information

Crime-scene evidence, recovered stolen items and other property connected with police investigations are managed through WPD’s investigative and administrative processes.

Property needed as evidence cannot normally be returned simply because the original owner requests it. Release may depend on:

• Completion of the investigation
• Authorization from the detective
• Prosecutor approval
• Court proceedings
• Proof of legal ownership

A claimant should have photo identification and the police case number available when asking about property.

People looking for information about a vehicle involved in a police case or impound should contact WPD at 586-574-4700 before travelling to the station. The department also publishes its current towing fee schedule through its police information page.

Complaints About Warren Police Employees

WPD maintains a dedicated Professional Standards Bureau, which is responsible for accountability and professional-conduct matters within the department.

A person wishing to raise a concern about an officer should contact Warren Police and request a supervisor or Professional Standards assistance.

Useful information includes:

• Date and time
• Exact incident location
• Officer’s name or description
• Badge or vehicle information
• Police report or citation number
• Witness names
• Photographs, recordings or video
• A detailed description of the conduct

A complaint can still be raised when the officer’s name is unknown. Information about the incident can help the department determine which employees were involved.

Warren Police Detention and Macomb County Jail

WPD operates its own detention function for people in local police custody.

Detention / Prisoner Information: 586-574-4844

Depending on the arrest, court proceedings and charges, a person may later be lodged at the Macomb County Jail.

• Macomb County Jail / Sheriff’s Office
• 43565 Elizabeth Road, Mount Clemens, MI 48043
• Sheriff’s Office: 586-469-5151

The Macomb County Sheriff’s Office provides an online JailTracker system for locating current inmates.

People arrested in Warren may also appear before the 37th District Court, which serves the Warren area. Questions about a person who remains in Warren Police custody should first be directed to the WPD detention number; after transfer, county custody questions belong with the Sheriff’s Office.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What is the Warren Police non-emergency number?

Call 586-574-4700 when police assistance is needed but the situation does not present an immediate emergency.

Q2. Who currently leads the Warren Police Department?

The department is currently headed by Police Commissioner Eric Hawkins, JD, who joined Warren Police in December 2024.

Q3. Does Warren Police have several public precinct stations?

The department’s current public information primarily directs residents to the central headquarters at 29900 S. Civic Center Boulevard. Patrol officers are deployed across Warren without requiring residents to identify a precinct before requesting help.

Q4. Does Warren Police operate the Macomb County Jail?

No. WPD has its own detention function for local police custody, while the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office operates the county jail in Mount Clemens.