Mount Pleasant Public Safety
804 E. High Street
(East of Mission Street and across from Ric's)

Welcome to Mount Pleasant!

Mount Pleasant Public Safety is a full-time, full-service organization offering 24-hour police and fire protection.  Our mission is to preserve, protect and defend people and property in a courteous and impartial manner.  It is the goal of the men and women of Mount Pleasant Public Safety to provide professional police and fire protection to everyone who visits or lives within the city limits of Mount Pleasant.

Mt. Pleasant Police Department

FIRST THINGS FIRST...

You can avoid problems with the police by being aware of state laws and local ordinances that pertain especially to college-age people:

• Possession of alcohol

• Operating a vehicle under the influence

• Disturbing the peace

• Hosting or attending a "nuisance party"

ATTENDING A PARTY

• Use the "buddy system" when going to and from a party.

• If you have friends who are visiting, stay with them.  They may not be familiar with the area.

• Keep noise to a minimum when going to and from a party.

• Use a restroom, not the great outdoors!

• Dispose of your trash properly.  Litter really looks bad.

• Don't leave a party with somebody you don't know.

• Avoid vandalism, fights, or any other conduct that annoys or endangers others or results in obscene or indecent behavior.

• You can be cited or arrested by simply attending a nuisance party.

We Offer These Practical Party Tips

ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION

• It is illegal to possess open alcohol on sidewalks or city streets.

• If you plan on drinking, remember that you are responsible for your actions.

• NEVER leave your drink unattended or accept a drink from a stranger.

• If you think someone has alcohol poisoning, call 911 immediately!

• ALWAYS use a designated driver.

IF YOU EVER HOST A PARTY

• Inform your neighbors beforehand, and be honest about the number of people attending the party.

• Designate a sober contact person to oversee the party.

• Contact the police and let them know who the contact person is.

• Keep music and noise to a minimum.

• Keep all people inside your apartment or house.

• Be watchful of people leaving your party.  If they are highly intoxicated, you can be held responsible.

• Pick up all trash immediately after the party.  Your neighbors will appreciate it, and you will not be fined for the litter.

• Be courteous when dealing with neighbors, police officers, or other enforcement officials.

• Remember that police can cite or arrest you for hosting a nuisance party.

IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT US 
ANYTIME DURING BUSINESS HOURS: (989) 779-5100
AFTER HOURS: (989) 773-1000

Have Fun, Be Safe!

IT'S AGAINST THE LAW IF:

• You're under the age of 21 and possess alcohol (unless you are employed by a liquor licensee and transporting liquor in the course of that employment.

• You're 21 or older and possess open intoxicants on public property including sidewalks.

• You possess open intoxicants in a vehicle on a public roadway.

• You're under 21 and have a blood alcohol content of .02 percent or higher.  Even if you're not holding a container in your hand, you will be considered to be in possession of alcohol.

IT'S AGAINST THE LAW TO OPERATE A VEHICLE UNDER THE INFLUENCE

• Persons 21 or older who operate a motor vehicle on a public roadway with a blood alcohol content of .08 or .09 percent are considered to be impaired; 1.0 or above are considered to be intoxicated.

• Persons under 21 and operating a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol content of .02 - .07 percent can be arrested under Michigan's zero tolerance law and may lose their license.

IT'S AGAINST THE LAW TO DISTURB THE PEACE

It is unlawful to act in a violent, boisterous, or disorderly manner; to use profane, obscene, or vulgar language; or to do any act to disturb the peace of the city or its inhabitants, especially from 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.

And Remember...

KNOW WHEN A PARTY BECOMES A "NUISANCE PARTY"

A social gathering becomes a nuisance party when one or more of the following occurs:

• Unlawful sale, furnishing or consumption of alcohol

• Public drinking or drunkenness

• Public urination or defecation

• Littering

• Fights

• Destruction of property

• Loud noise or other forms of public disturbances

• Traffic that impedes the free flow of residential traffic or emergency services

• Any other conduct that annoys or endangers the public or results in obscene or indecent behavior

You can be arrested for hosting or attending a nuisance party in Mount Pleasant

MORE ADVICE...

• No parking is allowed on any city street between 2 a.m. and 5 a.m. any day of the year between September 1 and May 1, so that streets can be cleared of dirt, leaves, and snow.

• During or after snowfalls, vehicles left in streets or parked in downtown city lots, either improperly parked or without a permit, may be towed in order to clear snow.

• Parking over a sidewalk, within 15 feet of a fire hydrant, blocking an alley or driveway, or in a yard is also prohibited and tickets may be issued.

• All vehicles must be operable and have a current registration plate.  Municipal civil infraction tickets may be issued for non-compliance.

Information sponsored by Mt. Pleasant Police Department