Sheriff's Office
Community Policing
Mission Statement
The mission of the Community Services Unit is to provide a proactive approach to law enforcement. This is accomplished by working with community groups to mutually identify and resolve community problems. Community Service Officers are able to commit the necessary amount of time needed to alleviate the long-term problems that affect the community. This frees up the Sheriff's Office Road Patrol by eliminating return calls for service.
The Community Services Officers educate the public on a multitude of topics. Neighborhood Watch, Crime Free
Multi Housing, Business Watch, Internet and Phones Scams, Personal Safety and Recreational Safety classes are a
few of the many programs that are presented on a regular basis to groups of all ages. Communication and taking
ownership is the key to building partnerships within the community. The Community Services Unit is comprised of 10
Community Policing Officers and 20 School Resource Officers.
The Community Services Unit also coordinates many volunteer programs such as Reserved Parking Enforcement, Victim
Advocates and the Kent County Trail Patrol Program.
Lt. John DeGroot
john.degroot@kentcountymi.gov
(616) 632-6207
Sgt. Joy Matthews
joy.matthews@kentcountymi.gov
(616) 632-6025
Sgt. Dustin Cook
dustin.cook@kentcountymi.gov
(616) 632-6230
Jessica Brinks
Volunteer Outreach Coordinator
jessica.brinks@kentcountymi.gov
Phone: (616) 632-6221