Welcome to the City of Newaygo

City Office-Closing Early

The City of Newaygo Office will be closing at noon Thursday, December 19, 2024. Normal office hours will resume on Friday, December 20, 2024 at 7:30 am.

Job Opening:

Police Officer or Police Recruit
Closing Date: Until filled
February 26, 2024
Seeking a licensed MCOLES police officer or a person interested in becoming a paid recruit to attend an academy to become a licensed MCOLES police officer for the City of Newaygo.

Duties include patrolling city streets, parks, commercial and residential areas. Preserve the peace and enforce the law, control vehicular traffic, prevent or detect and investigate misconduct involving misdemeanors, felonies and other law violations, obtaining evidence and compile information regarding crimes, prepare cases for filing of charges, testifying in court, and related activities, carry out duties in conformance with Federal, State, city ordinances, departmental policies and procedures and other related activities.
Requirements:

Associates degree in law enforcement, criminal justice or a related field required
Must be licensed, licensable as a police officer by MCOLES. (Or interested in an academy to become a licensed officer)
Must be a U.S. citizen and be 21 years or older at the time of employment.
Must possess, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver's license.
No felony convictions and/or disqualifying criminal histories.
Must be able to read and write the English language.
Must be of good moral character.
Ability to successfully complete all phases of the selection process.

Special requirements:

Pass extensive personal and professional background check
Pass medical, psychological and drug testing.

Essential job functions:

Patrol in a vehicle
Respond to calls for service
Make arrests
Prepare narrative crime reports and non-criminal reports, criminal investigations and follow-up traffic crash investigations
Participate in training sessions
Participate in community-oriented events
Patrol Newaygo Public School District
Display a positive and professional attitude and demeanor.
Detain search and question suspects as appropriate.

TO APPLYSUBMIT COVER LETTER, RESUME, AND REFERENCE PAGE
G. Andres, Chief of Police
City of Newaygo Police Department
PO Box 308
28 W State Rd
Newaygo, Michigan 49337
231.652.1657 extension *215#
police@newaygocity.org

Problem with a streetlight?

To report a problem with a streetlight, click link below. Examples of problems include: stays on during day, does not turn on at night, flickers, dim, etc.

Report streetlight problem

For questions and answers on streetlight issues, click link below. Link also includes instructions on how to use the map to report problems.

Information on streetlight issues

NOTE: The links above only pertain to streetlights managed by Consumers Energy. DO NOT use the links above for street lights on the following streets: Cooperative Center Dr, Pine Lake Dr, Neway St, Industrial Dr, and M37 between River St and Water St. For issues with lights on these streets, please email office@newaygocity.org. Thank you.

City of Newaygo Launches Facade Grant Program!

The City of Newaygo now offers a façade grant program for the City’s Tax Increment Finance Authority district. The program is available to commercial and mixed-use property owners and lessees who wish to make permanent physical improvements to their buildings. The City of Newaygo is offering a competitive matching grant, up to 50 percent of the eligible costs.

For more information click here.

City of Newaygo Resource Booklet

Please check out the new Resource Booklet!

Download a File:
Newaygo Police Resource Booklet

Christmas Walk Newaygo 2024

The Newaygo Christmas Walk will be held on Friday, December 6th from 6:00 pm-9:00 pm. Additional information can be found at the link below.

Visit Online:
rivercountrychamber.com

City Office-Holiday Hours

The City of Newaygo Office will be closed on Monday, December 23rd through Wednesday, December 25th in observance of the Christmas Holiday. We will resume normal hours on Thursday, December 26th at 7:30 am.

The City of Newaygo Office will be closed on Monday, December 30th through Wednesday, January 1st in observance of the New Year's Holiday. We will resume normal hours on Thursday, January 2nd at 7:30 am.

Happy Holidays!

On the Banks of the Muskegon River

City of Newaygo
Nature has influenced Newaygo since before 100 B.C. when Indian tribes like the Hopewell and Ottawa flourished here, hunting, fishing, and trapping the landscape.

There are many legends and stories about the name chosen for Newaygo. It is believed it was derived from an Indian brave, Nah-way-gon, who had a reputation for bravery and strength, and was known for his courage on the battlefield.

We're glad you are interested in our community. Please contact City Hall with any questions. We are happy to help.

Newaygo PD earns accreditation

Michigan Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission
ACCREDITATION
PRESS RELEASE
Newaygo, MI – The City of Newaygo Police Department (NPD) along with our staff are excited to announce its completion of the Michigan Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission (MLEAC) accreditation process.
Accreditation is a progressive and time-proven way of helping law enforcement agencies calculate and improve their overall performances. The foundation of accreditation lies in the voluntary adoption of standards containing a clear statement of professional objectives. Participating agencies conduct a thorough self-analysis to determine which of their existing operations already meet some of the standards and/or how the procedures can be adapted to meet the standards and professional objectives. When the procedures are in place, a team of trained Commission assessors verified that applicable standards had been successfully implemented and the agency is in compliance. Accreditation status represents a significant professional achievement. Accreditation acknowledges the implementation of written directives, policies, and procedures that are conceptually sound and operationally effective.
The Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police (MACP) and the Michigan Sheriffs’ Association (MSA) have pursued this concept and development the development of the MLEAC. The attitudes, training and actions of personnel of Michigan’s law enforcement agencies best reflect compliance with the 108 standards contained in this program. Newaygo Police Department was the thirty-seventh accredited agency, state-wide.
On October 11, 2021, the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police President Chief Ronald Wiles of Grand Blanc Township, MACP Executive Director Robert Stevenson, and the Director of Professional Development/Accreditation Neal Rossow presented the City of Newaygo the certificate of accreditation at the City council meeting. The community should take pride in knowing they have an accredited police department.
“The City of Newaygo Police Department continually strives to become one of the most professional departments in West Michigan. MLEAC Accreditation is a big step in the right direction. With this certificate of accreditation makes NPD the first department in our area to attain accreditation. I hope that our constant pursuit of excellence allows us to serve our great citizens with the utmost professionalism for years to come” – Chief Georgia Andres.