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Farmington Hills Police Department announces promotions
FARMINGTON HILLS — Farmington Hills Police Chief Jeff King recently announced the promotion of six personnel, according to a press release from the city of Farmington Hills.
The promotions follow several recent Police Department retirements.
Brian Moore was promoted from lieutenant to captain and now assumes command of the Investigative Bureau.
Chad Double was promoted from sergeant to lieutenant and now assumes command of the afternoon shift in the Patrol Bureau.
James Bretz was promoted from officer to sergeant and will serve as a supervisor on the afternoon shift in the Patrol Bureau.
Jason Hammond was also promoted from officer to sergeant and will serve as a supervisor on the afternoon shift in the Patrol Bureau.
Muhieddine Turk was sworn in to his new role as an officer with the Farmington Hills Police Department.
Turk will be assigned to the Patrol Bureau as he enters the department’s Field Training Program, according to the release.
Timothy Shingleton was promoted from cadet and was sworn in as a police officer. Shingleton will also be assigned to the Patrol Bureau as he enters the department’s Field Training Program, the release states.
Farmington Hills seeks input for Parks and Rec master plan
FARMINGTON HILLS — The city of Farmington Hills is asking for public input as the city’s Special Services Department lays out its five-year parks and recreation master plan, according to a press release.
Community members who utilize city amenities, regardless of residency, are invited to complete a brief survey that will help guide future parks and recreation decision making, the release states. Community feedback can be provided until Tuesday, Oct. 31, in a brief online survey at FHgov.com/ParksRecMasterPlan. According to the release, the survey responses will be reviewed during development of the five-year parks and recreation master plan, which allows the city to remain eligible for state and federal agency grant funding.
“We take great pride in offering a beautiful parks system, and one of the most robust recreational and cultural programs in the state,” Farmington Hills Director of Special Services Ellen Schnackel, stated in an email. “We look forward to hearing from the community to better understand their needs and desires, including what’s working and where we can improve.”
The city’s Special Services Department offers recreational and cultural opportunities and events for individuals of all ages, abilities and interests, according to the release. The Hawk and the Costick Center are home to some of the activities offered by the city of Farmington Hills.
Farmington Public Schools seeks residents to join committees
FARMINGTON — According to a press release from Farmington Public Schools, during the spring of the 2022-23 school year, a variety of stakeholder groups provided extensive feedback on the focus for the next three to five years to assist in prioritizing the strategic initiatives for the district.
The themes that emerged from community feedback have been categorized and grouped into “Strategic Initiatives,” with four initiatives being Collaborative Professional Learning that Supports Equity and Innovation; Culture of Equity and Innovation; Health and Wellness through Social and Emotional Learning; and Innovation for Teaching and Learning.
“In August 2023, the District Leadership Team met to review the feedback themes in order to draft initiative statements,” the release states. “Using that information, the team worked with KnowledgeWorks facilitator, Ms. Laura Hilger, to identify key statements and target/focus areas that best describe the work over the course of this strategic plan.”
According to the release, Collaborative Professional Learning that Supports Equity and Innovation “will become a system that works collaboratively, is constantly learning and adapting, is inclusive of all learners and voices through needs-driven professional learning that builds the capacity of ALL staff in supporting innovative and equitable practices.” The Culture of Equity and Innovation “will create sustainable, intentional systems to support equity and innovation through active engagement in creating a culture that expects and allows for equity and innovation without barriers.” Health and Wellness through Social and Emotional Learning “will focus on the physical and emotional well-being of students, staff and families, recognizing the importance of staff caring for themselves, as well as expanding their awareness of individual student needs infused into daily practices.” Innovation for Teaching and Learning “will partner with our community to create unique learning experiences within and beyond the classroom; embracing emerging technology, designing authentic, meaningful and inclusive learning experiences while cultivating a community of continuous growth and improvement.”
Each committee will hold meetings in the evenings, with all meetings conducted virtually, according to the release.
Those who are interested can visit https://bit.ly/Stplaninterestform.
