Welcome to Bridgefield Estates
Bridgefield Estates is located in Pittsfield Township, Ann Arbor MI. It is surrounded by farm land yet it is only minutes from downtown Ann Arbor. The small community consists of 65 homes located on 39 acres. Wetlands are integral to Bridgefield Estates and wildlife is routinely found throughout the community.
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Bridgefield Estates Neighborhood Watch Program
Bridgefield Estates, in cooperation with the Pittsfield Township DPS has started a neighborhood watch program. The neighborhood watch utilizes neighbors within Bridgefield Estates and the cooperation of the Pittsfield DPS to further protect our neighborhood. You can read the full program benefits through the flyer created by the Pittsfield Township DPS. If you are interested in becoming active within the neighborhood watch, please contact the Bridgefield Estates Homeowners Association for further details.
Pittsfield Twp Emergency Warning Sirens
Ritchie Coleman, PSCC from the Pittsfield Township DPS issued a notice to inform all residents of Pittsfield of the uses for the emergency warning sirens. They are used for both weather related alerts as well as prison escapes/walk aways. Please read the full article here
Public Safety Watch
From: Ritchie Coleman
Subject: Rich Coleman~ 1-5-10, Pittsfield Twp. Public Safety Watch "Nixle community alert program & Internet Safety Workshop"
To: "Ritchie Coleman"
Date: Tuesday, January 5, 2010, 2:48 PM
To: Pittsfield Twp. Public Safety Watch Groups
From: Ritchie Coleman, PSCC, Pittsfield Twp. DPS 734 944-1039
Subject: Nixle (Pittsfield) Community Alert Program/ Upcoming event- Internet Safety Workshop
Date: 1/5/2010
Greetings and Happy New Year to each of you, we are beginning the new year with the push to get all of our public safety watch participants signed up to received the Nixle notices -Trusted neighborhood news & information sent to
your mobile phone & email, directly from your local police department. This new program is replacing our current EPublic Safety watch notification that we’ve had in place for many years.
This new system will give you control of how you’d like to receive the notices and as email addresses/cellular numbers change residents can make the updates to continue to receive notices.
You can access the site by going to http://www.nixle.com/ and sign in at the top of the page under “ sign up now it’s simple and quick:” to register. Please post the Nixle information at Homeowners Associations websites and pass on to others this information and the upcoming event.
Homeowner’s Association Officers update for 2010: All homeowner associations with new officers that would like to have changes/updates to our contacts for your association please send me an email with the new names and email addresses.
Thanks.
Subject: Rich Coleman~ 1-5-10, Pittsfield Twp. Public Safety Watch "Nixle community alert program & Internet Safety Workshop"
To: "Ritchie Coleman"
Date: Tuesday, January 5, 2010, 2:48 PM
To: Pittsfield Twp. Public Safety Watch Groups
From: Ritchie Coleman, PSCC, Pittsfield Twp. DPS 734 944-1039
Subject: Nixle (Pittsfield) Community Alert Program/ Upcoming event- Internet Safety Workshop
Date: 1/5/2010
Greetings and Happy New Year to each of you, we are beginning the new year with the push to get all of our public safety watch participants signed up to received the Nixle notices -Trusted neighborhood news & information sent to
your mobile phone & email, directly from your local police department. This new program is replacing our current EPublic Safety watch notification that we’ve had in place for many years.
This new system will give you control of how you’d like to receive the notices and as email addresses/cellular numbers change residents can make the updates to continue to receive notices.
You can access the site by going to http://www.nixle.com/ and sign in at the top of the page under “ sign up now it’s simple and quick:” to register. Please post the Nixle information at Homeowners Associations websites and pass on to others this information and the upcoming event.
Homeowner’s Association Officers update for 2010: All homeowner associations with new officers that would like to have changes/updates to our contacts for your association please send me an email with the new names and email addresses.
Thanks.
Internet Safety Event
LOCAL CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION GROUP TO HOLD INTERNET SAFETY EVENT
December 28, 2009
Safety’ Net: Tech Tips for Parenting in the Digital Age
Thursday, January 21, 6PM -8PM at Pittsfield Township Hall, 6201 W. Michigan Ave., Ann Arbor, MI 48108
The Washtenaw Area Council for Children, in partnership with the Pittsfield Township Department of Public Safety, will be hosting an Internet Safety event to discuss topics relating to parenting in the digital age. The Washtenaw Area Council for Children is the child abuse and neglect prevention agency serving Washtenaw County. The event takes place January 21, 6PM -8PM at Pittsfield Township Hall, and is being offered to raise awareness in our community about why Internet Safety is a concern in Washtenaw County and to allow discussion about how parents can communicate with their children about Internet use and safely. This event is free and open to the community.
A snack will be served. Reservations are required. For more information about this Forum and to make reservations please contact Amber Moore, Internet Safety Program Coordinator, amber@washtenawchildren.org or (734) 434-4215.
Washtenaw Area Council for Children
3075 W. Clark Rd., Suite 110, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
734.434.4215 Fax: 734.434.4243 http://www.washtenawchildren.org/
Neighborhood Update - Crime
To: Pittsfield Township Public Safety Watch Groups
From: Ritchie Coleman, PSCC, P.T.D.P.S., 944-1039
Subject: Home Invasion prevention tips
Date: 9-11-09
Pittsfield Township Department of Public Safety continues to investigate a number of incidents of home invasions, larcenies from “unlocked” cars and homes. These crimes of opportunity can be prevented and we encourage all residents to review the attached flier with home security prevention tips and to encourage all family members to assist in securing their homes by locking doors, closing garages, securing sliding glass doors, and locking all windows when away from your home.
We encourage residents to call when incidents are occurring or being observed, every call is a good call, we need everyone to be the eyes and ears and to report suspicious persons and vehicles at all times by calling 944-4911 or 9-1-1 for an immediate response.
Please feel free to pass this information on.
Upcoming events:
Pittsfield Township Department of Public Safety
Matt Harshberger, Director of Public Safety, and his staff will provided an overview of the current crime trends impacting Pittsfield Township residents and businesses. Additionally, the director will introduce the new “Community Patrol Unit” (CPU) initiative that is being created for proactive community policing and problem-solving efforts in the township. Additional Police staff will be present to discuss current incidents and opportunities for problem-solving efforts. Fire Marshal Bill Moffett will be present to provide Holiday Fire Safety tips and the importance of having chimneys checked and inspected for fire hazards.
Ritchie Coleman, Community Coordinator, will also be providing crime awareness and prevention information, as well as information on identity theft, scams, fraud, Internet Safety for wireless systems and much more.
The community is invited. Please contact the Public Safety Community Coordinator at 734-944-1039 or email colemanr@pittsfield-mi.gov with any questions. We hope to see you there!!
From: Ritchie Coleman, PSCC, P.T.D.P.S., 944-1039
Subject: Home Invasion prevention tips
Date: 9-11-09
Pittsfield Township Department of Public Safety continues to investigate a number of incidents of home invasions, larcenies from “unlocked” cars and homes. These crimes of opportunity can be prevented and we encourage all residents to review the attached flier with home security prevention tips and to encourage all family members to assist in securing their homes by locking doors, closing garages, securing sliding glass doors, and locking all windows when away from your home.
We encourage residents to call when incidents are occurring or being observed, every call is a good call, we need everyone to be the eyes and ears and to report suspicious persons and vehicles at all times by calling 944-4911 or 9-1-1 for an immediate response.
Please feel free to pass this information on.
Upcoming events:
- Fire Prevention Week Open House, 10-4-09, 12n-4pm, Main station, 6227 W. Michigan Ave.
- October-National Crime prevention month event~ Neighborhood Watch- taking back our community (Date/Location/Time-TBD)
- Halloween Candy Screening, 10-31-09, 6:30-9pm, *Locations will be announced
Pittsfield Township Department of Public Safety
Community Discussion:
“Community Crime Trends, Awareness and Prevention”
November 4, 2009
6:30-8pm
Pittsfield Branch, Ann Arbor District Library
2359 Oak Valley Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Matt Harshberger, Director of Public Safety, and his staff will provided an overview of the current crime trends impacting Pittsfield Township residents and businesses. Additionally, the director will introduce the new “Community Patrol Unit” (CPU) initiative that is being created for proactive community policing and problem-solving efforts in the township. Additional Police staff will be present to discuss current incidents and opportunities for problem-solving efforts. Fire Marshal Bill Moffett will be present to provide Holiday Fire Safety tips and the importance of having chimneys checked and inspected for fire hazards.
Ritchie Coleman, Community Coordinator, will also be providing crime awareness and prevention information, as well as information on identity theft, scams, fraud, Internet Safety for wireless systems and much more.
The community is invited. Please contact the Public Safety Community Coordinator at 734-944-1039 or email colemanr@pittsfield-mi.gov with any questions. We hope to see you there!!