The selection process is a lengthy and thorough process that may take 90-120 days to complete

Meridian Township Police Officers are law enforcement professionals who take pride in their work. If you desire a career with a respected law enforcement agency, contact the Meridian Township Police Department for more information.

An application must be completed and resume submitted through the Human Resources section of our website.

Reapplication may be completed after 60 days for unsuccessful candidates who meet all employment requirements and have not been rejected due to an unsatisfactory character, work or legal background

Meridian Township Police Department
5151 Marsh Road
Okemos, MI 48864
Phone: 517.853.4800
Fax: 517.853.4097

Human Resources Department
Phone: 517.853.4000

On occasion, citizens call the Police Department to report an individual selling merchandise door to door in their neighborhood. A police officer responds to each call to investigate and determine if the person alleged to be selling is lawful and, if so, has acquired a vendor’s license. If the vendor is not licensed through the Meridian Township Police Department, a citation may be issued. At a minimum, the vendor is requested to stop selling and to apply for a license at the Police Department.

A license to sell door to door is issued by the Meridian Township Police Records Unit. A licensing fee and a performance bond are required.

Obtaining a license is not required for those vending for a religious, charitable, educational, fraternal, or political group. However, the completion of a license application is required for informational purposes only. Please contact Records Supervisor Heidi LaFargue at 517.853.4816 or lafargue@merdian.mi.us.

Vendors are required to be licensed. In most cases, there is a $500 cash bond required along with a license fee.

UPDATE 9/18/24:

Vending: Meridian Township issues a license to a person or business for vending and an identification tag to each seller representing the business. Each seller must wear the identification tag in a manner that may easily be seen.

Canvassing/Soliciting:  Meridian Township does not issue a license or ID tags to persons or nonprofit organizations that are not required by ordinance to obtain a vendor’s license. However, such persons or organizations are required by the Township’s vendor ordinance to “make a license application for purposes of information only.” I will include on the list the names of persons or organizations that do not have to obtain a vendor’s license but have made the required application.

CURRENT SALES OR SOLICITING BY PERSONS OR ORGANIZATIONS NOT REQUIRED TO OBTAIN A VENDOR’S LICENSE: 

*There are currently no licensed vendors. 

The Meridian Township Police Department is hereby giving notice that Propertyroom.com and the State of Michigan Department of Management and Budget will handle forfeited or unclaimed property.

This property will be sold by public auction via the internet at propertyroom.com and mibid.bidcorp.com. Items include bicycles, jewelry, electronics, tools, sporting goods and computers. Individuals interested in viewing a manifest of the property being offered for bid can do so by contacting the Property Officer at 517-853-4800. On-line police auctions are ongoing and property is updated periodically. All transactions are handled through PropertyRoom.com, Inc. or the State of Michigan Department of Management and Budget.

• Property Room Website

• State of Michigan MiBid Website

Reports written by road patrol officers are forwarded to the Investigations Sergeant to determine if the case warrants additional investigation. Cases are assigned to one of four general investigators or a fraud investigator.

Court services are provided by one officer who works in the Investigations Unit. This individual also coordinates the registration of sex offenders living in Meridian Township.

• Consumer Protection - Avoid scams, business reputations
• Federal Trade Commission - Identity theft resources
• Internet Crime Complaint Center - Reporting internet or cyber crimes
• Ingham County Prosecutor's Office - Prosecution, Bad check restitution, victim's rights
• Michigan Laws
• National Victim Notification Network
• Personal Protection Orders (PPO)
• Resources for Victims of Sexual Assault

The records unit consists of a supervisor and three records technicians. The records counter is staffed Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Privacy Information: The Meridian Township Police Department strives to keep the public we serve informed about criminal activity occurring in the township; in addition, we recognize our duty to keep matters of public concern available for residents of the community. However, certain information is sensitive and individuals are entitled to their privacy. For these reasons, photo identification is required for requests of information.

Requests must be made in writing. The Department has 5 business days to provide a response. In cases when more time is needed to provide a complete response, a 10 business day extension may be requested. FOIA requests are accepted by fax, email, or in person. Fees for requests vary on the amount of information requested and the time to process the information. FOIA requests should be directed to Records Supervisor Heidi LaFargue at 517.853.4816 or lafargue@meridian.mi.us.

Crash reports are available at the MTPD for a $4.00 fee. Private property crash reports are available at the MTPD for a $2.00 fee.

Notary Fee for Gun Permits: $5.00