The Road Patrol is the most familiar unit of the Sheriff's Office. This unit is made up of one Lieutenant, 9 Sergeants, and 40 road deputies (including 8 deputies serving in township contract positions.)

Patrol deputies respond to approximately 25,000 calls for service each year, patrolling a county which is approximately 850 square miles in area with 2,055 road miles. The calls for service range from life-threatening emergencies to general assistance. Patrol deputies also monitor traffic, frequently testify in court, and assist the community in many diverse ways.

The county is divided in to five separate patrol/community policing areas. This allows deputies to be assigned to the same area as much as possible, and allows them to get to know the citizens and neighborhoods better.

Road Kill Salvage Application

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources requires a person to obtain a free salvage permit to possess wildlife killed in vehicular collisions. The permit cannot be used to possess badger, bobcat, brant, coot, crow, bear cub, duck, elk, fisher, Florida gallinule, goose, marten, moose, otter, snipe, sora rail, spotted fawn deer, Virginia rail, wild turkey, wolf, or woodcock. The driver of the vehicle has first choice to take possession of the game. If the driver leaves it, another individual may take it for salvage. This permit does not apply to an individual who uses a motor vehicle to kill or injure game intentionally. 

To apply for a salvage permit, please complete this online application form. Before beginning the application, you need to know the date and location where the salvaged animal was collected.

Michigan Road Kill Salvage Application