Rockford and Plainfield to merge fire response and training
Partnership to better serve residents The City of Rockford Police Chief Dave Jones announced a historic partnership during the regular meeting of Rockford City Council […]
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Rockford officer leaves to pursue career in law
By BETH ALTENA Officer Sam Foster began her career with the Rockford Department of Public Safety in May 2015, and on Monday, December 10, 2018 […]
Rockford recognizes cross trained safety officers
The Rockford City Hall meeting room was packed as members of the community recognized the hard work and dedication of nine civil servants who have […]
Rockford the first department to complete new excellence program
‘This is big, momentous occasion’ by BETH ALTENA The entire Rockford Department of Public Safety was recognized by the Michigan Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission (MACP) […]
New city manager takes helm at Rockford
Bedford and Jones thanked for interim role By BETH ALTENA Thad Beard presided over a relatively short and sweet Rockford City Council on the sixteenth […]
‘It’s not about us, we are curators for awhile’ Jeff Wolfe, Corner Bar owner
Corner Bar owner looks ahead to future By BETH ALTENA Jeff Wolfe, owner of the Corner Bar, found out about the fire in the early […]
Historic Corner Bar sign saved
Chief Dave Jones said the future timeline of the ressurection of the Corner Bar is difficult to predict. He spoke at a press conference Tuesday, […]
An Open Letter from Chief Dave Jones
To the Rockford community: On behalf of the dedicated members of the Rockford Department of Public Safety and the members of the fire service in […]