Community Policing
The Lansing police Department has been a long time leader in Community Policing. Our efforts 
have reduced crime and spurred neighborhood and business cooperation. We moved from a specialized programmatic approach to an operational philosophy. As our internal crime information systems change, the availability of data for decision-making allows us to hold ourselves more accountable. We wish to reduce crime and calls for service, while increasing our overall citizen satisfaction levels. As community policing shapes every aspect of our internal decision making process the level of satisfaction within the community also improves. We are committed to providing the best services possible to the residents of Lansing. We continue to look for new and innovative ways to deliver police services and increase our accessibility.
North Town Neighborhood-CPO
Boundaries South-Saginaw Street North-Grand River Avenue East-Cleveland Street and West-Ballard Street
Officer Darren Blount is assigned to the North Town area. Officer Blount organizes neighborhood clean-ups and a “Meet Your Neighbors” picnic. Officer Blount rides his bike and walks the neighborhood in an effort to build a trusting relationship with the area residents. On any given day you can see Officer Blount patrolling the neighborhood and spending time talking to the youth in the area. You can reach Officer Blount at (517) 243-1838.
Wainwright Neighborhood-CPO
Boundaries South-Reo / Risdale, North-Hillcrest, East-Pleasant Grove, West-Stillwell
Officer Wendy Prince is assigned to the Wainwright Neighborhood. Officer Prince’s office is located at Wainwright Elementary School. Officer Prince interacts with staff and students and participates in school events. Officer Prince can be seen riding her bicycle through the Churchill Downs neighborhood talking to residents and addressing their concerns. Officer Prince attends monthly Churchill Downs Neighborhood meetings, working with the community she serves to problem solve their concerns. You can reach Officer Prince at (517) 272-7486 ext. 9261.
Baker / Donora Neighborhood-CPO
Boundaries South-Mt. Hope, North-Railroad Tracks, East-Cedar St, West-Pennsylvania Avenue
Officer George Kelley is assigned to the Baker / Donora Neighborhood. Officer Kelley has built a strong partnership with Neighborhood Watch leaders, community leaders, and the staff at Baker / Donora Center. Officer Kelley attends community meetings addressing neighborhood complaints. Officer Kelley partners with the City of Lansing Code Compliance Officer to address neighborhood concerns. You can reach Officer Kelley at (517) 272-7486 ext. 9410.
Moores River Neighborhood-CPO
Boundaries South-Mt. Hope, North-Railroad Tracks, East-Bradley, West -Washington
Officer Brad Carey is assigned to the Moores Park Neighborhood. Officer Carey was a CPO previously in the North Town Neighborhood. Officer Carey plans to use his experience and apply it to the Moore's River Neighborhood to develop a working relationship with the community leaders to solve neighborhood and quality of life issues by attending monthly neighborhood and land committee meetings. Officer Carey will also be working with the local businesses and district officer's to engage neighborhood problems. Officer Carey will patrol the area on bike and in his patrol car. You can reach Officer Carey at (517) 272-7486 ext. 9287.
Downtown / Cherry Hill Neighborhood-CPO
Boundaries South-496, North-Shiawassee Street East-Grand River, and West-Capitol Avenue
Officer Robert Merritt is assigned to the Downtown / Cherry Hill Neighborhood. Officer Merritt attends the downtown business meetings and works towards solving problems and concerns from the business community. Officer Merritt patrols the downtown area and the parking ramps. Officer Merritt also works with the Special Operations Section to curtail illegal activity in the Cherry Hill Neighborhood, the Downtown Party Store and the CATA Bus Station. You can reach Officer Merritt at (517) 483-4467**4598.
Pine / Saginaw Corridor - CPO
Boundaries North-Saginaw, West-MLK, East-Walnut, and South-Ottawa
Officer Jeff Winarski is assigned to the Pine / Saginaw Corridor. Officer Winarski will focus on enhancing the safety of the community by working with the Police Athletic League and the H.O.P.E. Scholarship Program. Officer Winarski will also work with the Special Operations Section on targeting drug houses and resolving landlord tenant issues. Officer Winarski will work to increase neighborhood watches, attend neighborhood meetings, and work with community members to develop lasting alliances and relationships within his community policing area. Officer Winarski looks forward to the opportunity to improve neighborhood safety and the quality of life along the Pine / Saginaw Corridor area. You can reach Officer Winarski at (517) 483-4467**9285
Kalamazoo Street Corridor–CPO
Boundaries Michigan Ave (North) Pennsylvania Avenue (West) I-496 South and Mifflin (East)
Officer Rich Ballor is assigned to the Kalamazoo Street Corridor. Officer Ballor is a Lansing native who has been a police officer for sixteen years and has served in many capacities with the Lansing Police Department in Uniform Patrol, as a Field Training Officer and in the Special Operations Unit. Officer Ballor brings a lot of experience to this role and is excited to serve as the Community Police Officer on Lansing’s Kalamazoo Corridor. Officer Ballor will focus on enhancing the safety of the community by spending time patrolling the area in his vehicle, on foot and on a bike. Officer Ballor will work with the Parks Department and their staff at Hunter Park and with the Police Athletic League to make Hunter Park crime free and safe for the citizens of Lansing. Officer Ballor will work with the Special Operations Section on targeting drug houses, prostitution, and helping to resolve landlord issues. Officer Ballor will work to increase neighborhood watches, attend neighborhood meetings and work with community members to resolve crime and quality of life issues long term within his community policing area. You can reach Officer Ballor at (517) 483-4467 **9138.
Orchard Court Corridor–CPO
Boundaries: Armstrong, Pennsylvania, Miller, Kaynorth, Joshua
Officer Bill Windom is assigned to the Orchard Court Corridor. Officer Windom brings his experience as a patrol officer and a narcotics investigator to this assignment. Officer Windom will be able to spend his shift in the neighborhood, learning about their issues and be very pro-active in resolving the concerns in this community. This assignment also includes a new partnership with the Michigan Department of Corrections to enforce parole conditions. This type of partnership extends our ability to prevent crime and resolve neighborhood issues. You can reach Officer Windom at (517) 272-7486 ext. 9557.
School Resource Officers
Sexton High School Resource Officer
Officer Brent Sorg is assigned to Sexton High School. Officer Sorg has served as a Lansing Police Department Officer for 9 ½ years. This is Officer Sorg’s first special assignment. Officer Sorg is a Defensive Tactic’s Instructor and a Field Training Officer. Officer Sorg also coaches a Varsity Soccer Team. Officer Sorg is interested in this assignment because it is an opportunity to interact in a constructive manner with young adults in the community. Officer Sorg will work with the Police Athletic League and the H.O.P.E. Scholarship Program, after school activities and student mentoring programs. Officer Sorg will be a visible presence and representative of the Lansing Police Department at Sexton High School. Walking the halls and establishing office hours will be key in building positive relationships with students. Working in partnership with administrator’s, faculty, and students will be a key goal. Officer Sorg can be reached at (517) 483-4467**9226.
Eastern High School Resource Officer
Officer Robert McBride is assigned to Eastern High School. Officer McBride has been a Lansing Police Department Officer for approximately 11 years. Officer McBride has previously worked in the Traffic and Special Events Unit. Officer McBride is a full-time Assistant Football Coach at Eastern High. Officer McBride is interested in this assignment because it is an opportunity to interact in a positive and productive manner with young people in the community. Officer McBride hopes to share his life experiences with students in order to have a positive influence on them. Officer McBride will work with the Lansing School District after school activities and mentoring programs. Officer McBride will be a visible presence and representative of the Lansing Police Department at Eastern High School. Officer McBride can be reached at (517) 483-4467**9295.
Harry Hill Vocational School Resource Officer
Officer Remson Jack is assigned to Harry Hill Vocational School. Officer Jack enjoys having daily contact with the students, staff, and parents as he patrols the Hill campus. This type of interaction with the students is a foundation of the community policing philosophy of the Department. Working closely with the staff of the school, Officer Jack is making an impact on the lives of the students and helping to ensure a safe learning environment for them. Officer Jack can be reached at (517) 755-4078.
Everett High School Resource Officer
Officer Damian Manson is assigned to Everett High School. Officer Manson along with the public safety officers from the Lansing School District monitor the safety of the students while they attend classes and events on school property. Officer Manson has built a partnership between the neighborhood residents and students. Officer Manson mentors students and provides encouragement and motivation. Officer Manson is also assistant varsity coach for the Everett Football team. Officer Manson can be reached at (517) 755-2086.
Gang Resistance Education and Training (GREAT) Officers
Officers Ellen Anderson and August Krymis
G.R.E.A.T. Officers at the Lansing Police Department
The G.R.E.A.T. Program is a school-based, law enforcement officer-instructed classroom curriculum. The primary objective is prevention of delinquency, youth violence and gangs. The program is intended to educate parents and students.
G.R.E.A.T. has developed partnerships with nationally recognized organizations, such as the Boys & Girls Clubs of America and the National Association of Police Athletic Leagues. These partnerships encourage positive relationships among the community, parents, schools, and law enforcement officers.
G.R.E.A.T. lessons focus on providing life skills to students to help them avoid using delinquent behavior and violence to solve problems. The G.R.E.A.T. Program offers a continuum of components for students and their families.
The G.R.E.A.T. Program consists of four components: middle school curriculum, an elementary school curriculum, a summer program and training for families.
Officer’s Larson and Krymis look forward to seeing you in your school and meeting with parents and teachers. Officer Larson can be reached at (517) 272-7486 ext. 9525. Officer Krymis can be reached at (517) 272-7486 ext. 9281.
