THOMAS TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT

8215 SHIELDS DR

SAGINAW MI 48609

 989-781-1300

    989-781-6059 fax

       Welcome to the Thomas Township Police web site. In the early years Thomas Township had at one time up to four elected constables to perform various duties as prescribed by law. The first police car was purchased in 1967, a fully equipped 1967 Plymouth designed for police work. The Thomas Township Police Department was officially formed on May 4,1970. The department at the time was made up of four officers, a chief, an elected constable and two appointed officers all of whom worked part time. A short time later the township adopted the state vehicle code as a guideline for enforcing vehicle laws. On April 7 1975, the township hired a full time police chief to oversee  a staff of three part time officers. Today the Thomas Township Police Department is a full time department that offers around-the-clock police protection in addition to other services for the residents of Thomas Township. Thanks to the support of the residents through a public safety millage, the department consists of a chief, sergeant, five patrol officers and a secretary. 

    The office is open to the public Monday through Friday, 8 am - 5pm excluding holidays.

Protect Yourself Against Identity Fraud

      Many people think that identity fraud will never happen to them.  However, someone could steal your identity by co-opting your name, social security number, credit card number or some other piece of your personal information for their own use.  Identity theft occurs when someone appropriates your personal information without your knowledge to commit fraud or theft.

            Here are some tips on avoiding identity fraud:

      1.  Keep disclosure of key identity information at a minimum.

 2.  Minimize the amount of personal information a thief can steal.  Do not carry extra credit cards or a Social Security card, birth certificate or passport.

 3.  Cancel all unused credit cards.  Even though you don’t use them, their account numbers are recorded in your credit report which is full of data that can be used by identity thieves.

 4.  Keep a list of all credit card numbers and expiration dates so you can contact creditors quickly.

 5.  Never give a card number or other information over the phone unless you initiated the call.

 6.  Take ATM, credit card and other receipts with you, and either save them in a safe place or destroy them. “Dumpster divers” can retrieve them from the trash.

 7.  Shred or tear up pre-approved credit card offers that can be retrieved by “dumpster divers.”

 8.  Do not keep your pin number in your wallet.

      9.  Do not print your Social Security number on your checks or give it out unless absolutely necessary.  If someone asks for it and you do not know why, ask.  The Social Security Number is a prime target of criminals.  One ploy criminal’s use is to call and pose as your bank or landlord and ask to “confirm” your number.

10. If you feel you have become the victim of identity theft, it is extremely important that you act immediately to stop the thief.  Report the crime to police, immediately call all your credit card issuers, and notify your bank.  You should also contact the three major credit-reporting agencies to report the theft:   Equifax (800-525-6285), Experian (800-682-7654) and Trans Union (800-680-7289)

11. You can call the credit reporting agencies and ask that credit cards not be issued unless you are contacted by them.

Steve Kocsis, Police Chief