Public Safety | Jackson County, MI (2024)


Active Warrant List

View the Jackson County 12th District Court's active warrant list.

517-788-4280


Alcohol and Drug Dependence Resources

Resources on alcoholism, substance abuse, treatment, and family education.

For emergencies, dial 911
NCADD Resource Website
For the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, dial 988
517-788-4260 (District Court)


Animal Bites, Rabies, Bat Exposure

Animal bites, rabies, bat exposure guidance, and procedures for reporting incidents and seeking medical help.

517-768-1664 (Health Dept.)

517-788-4464 (Animal Shelter)


Animal Control

For Jackson County Animal Control, please call 911. Animal Control is under the direction of the Jackson County Animal Shelter.

Dial 911 for Animal Control


Background Checks & Fingerprinting

The Jackson County Sheriff's Department offers complete local background checks (which only includes information on your bookings at the Jackson County Office of the Sheriff) as well as fingerprinting services.

517-768-7925


Car Seat Safety

Learn car seat basics such as how to choose the right car seat, how to install it correctly, where to go for car seat checks, and more.

Email Jason Hamman


Citizens Police Academy

This program is designed to give the public a working knowledge of local law enforcement personnel and policies.

517-768-7933

Email Sgt. Michael Stuart


Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information

View the latest Covid-19 case statistics in Jackson County as well as information on safety, health, and resources.

517-768-1662


Court Case Information

Information on Civil, Traffic, Criminal, Domestic (Divorce/Family), and Probate cases via the MiCOURT Case Search site.



Crash Reports

Crash report forms for roadway and private property accidents.

517-768-7925

Email Sheriff Records Division


Crime Map

View incidents reported by participating Jackson County law enforcement. Updated daily.



Emergency Dispatch (E 911)

For emergencies, dial 9-1-1. Learn more about Jackson County dispatch and the E 911 system here.

For Emergencies, dial 911.

Email Emergency Dispatch 911


Emergency Management & Homeland Security

When disaster hits, the Jackson County Office of Emergency Management & Homeland Security coordinates emergency response agencies to protect the lives and property of Jackson County citizens.

517-768-7946


Emergency Preparedness

The Health Department provides emergency plans, resources, and volunteer opportunities.

517-768-1633


Emergency Response Disability Form

Complete this form for persons with disabilities. The information will be used by first responders to assist persons with a disability.

517-768-7925


Genasys Protect ALERT (Emergency Notifications)

Protect ALERT is an Emergency Notification System, which allows Jackson County to contact residents and businesses in the event of an emergency in their area.



House/Vacation Watch

The Jackson County Office of the Sheriff offers Vacation Security Checks to all Jackson County residents living outside the City of Jackson.

517-768-7900


Inmate Locator (OTIS)

The Offender Tracking Information System (OTIS) provides information on felons and misdemeanants who are, or were, under the supervision of the MDOC. (External site.)



Jail and Inmate Information

Jackson County Jail information for inmates, their families, and citizens.


Lead Poisoning Information & Resources

Information on lead poisoning prevention, symptoms, sources, toolkits, testing, and the Michigan Lead Safe Home Program.

517-788-4422


Marijuana Education & Safety

Learn about marijuana storage safety, CDC findings, usage & risks, data & statistics, Michigan's Cannabis Regulatory Agency, & more.

517-768-2195


Medical Examiner

The Medical Examiner Program brings trained medical evaluation to the investigation of deaths that are of concern to the public health, safety, and welfare of the community.

517-788-4482

Email Medical Examiner


Medication Disposal

Discover Drug Free Jackson prescription dropbox locations and how to obtain drug disposal bags for safe medication disposal.

517-867-1358 (Drug Disposal Bags)
517-205-6709 (Drug Free Jackson)


Mental Health & Counseling Resources

View information on local practitioners, hospitals, and hotlines offering a wide range of services including individual and family counseling, crisis intervention, bereavement support, suicide prevention, and more.



Potholes, Fallen Trees, and Other Road Hazards

Report a Road Hazard or Pothole to Jackson County's Department of Transportation.

For emergencies, dial 911.

517-788-4230 (JCDOT)


Public Health Volunteer Response Team

Volunteers assist the Jackson County Health Department respond to public emergencies.

517-768-1633


Report a Crime

If you need to report that you are a victim of a crime, call 9-1-1 and speak to an E911 Dispatcher.

Dial 911 to report a crime.


Report Road Safety & Emergency Situations

Report road safety or emergency situations to the Jackson County Department of Transportation.

517-788-4230 (JDOT 24/7 line)

Email JDOT


School Liaison Program

The Jackson County Office of the Sheriff has four Deputies who are assigned to work closely with area school districts.

517-768-7900


Senior Health and Safety Chore Service

The Department on Aging offers Chore Service which includes non-continuous household maintenance tasks essential to a senior's health or safety.

517-788-4364


Sheriff Services

For emergencies, please call 911. For non-emergencies, please call 211.

Dial 911 for emergencies.

Dial 211 for non-emergencies


Sheriff Records

Request for any record must be requested through a Freedom of Information Act Request (FOIA Request) to the Jackson County Office of the Sheriff.

517-768-7925


Substance Misuse & Resources

Information on opioids, treatment programs, safe medication disposal, support groups, settlement funds, Narcan, and more.

517-867-1358
Email Substance Misuse Office


Traffic Enforcement Request

Have a traffic problem in your neighborhood? Fill out this form and a Traffic Unit will respond to your request as soon as possible.

517-768-7900


Victims' Rights & Information

Information on victims' rights, personal protection orders, offender status/location, domestic violence, women's shelters, sexual assault, crime reports, evidence gathering, resources, and more.

517-788-4071


Youth Residential Treatment Programs

The Youth Center provides programs that cater to the needs of youth with justice system involvement.


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