Northville Township police department awarded accreditation
The Northville Township Police Department appeared before the CALEA Accreditation Commission in Little Rock, AR, recently for a hearing regarding the department reaccreditation vote by commission members.
Director of Public Safety Scott Hilden, Deputy Chief Matthew MacKenzie, and Lt. Patrick Reinke represented the Northville Township department, answering questions about the department, including the new ESC, crime prevention, community policing, recruiting, and other topics.
“Our community policing program is not a program… it’s our department culture,” Hilden shared, explaining how dedicated officers—supported by tools like license plate readers and cryptocurrency tracking software—help keep the community safe. MacKenzie acknowledged challenges but credited strong community support, while Reinke noted that staff referrals often bring in top talent from other agencies.
The hearing also had lighter moments—particularly when Commissioner Renee Gordon asked if Support Dog Max would get jealous of a “Maxine.” Hilden replied, “Max seems to like everyone, and he’d probably really like a girlfriend.”
The commission unanimously voted to re-accredit Northville Township Police Department in the CALEA Advanced Law Enforcement and Communications programs—what Hilden calls “a true reflection of our people’s exceptional service, dedication, and commitment to the safety and success of our community.”
