Crime Prevention & School Safety - Middle School Programs

Live Here - St. Joseph is carefully nestled on the southern tip of what has been termed "The Riviera of the Midwest." This deepwater port town is a growing resort community – The lakeshore is peppered with remarkable sand dune formations and lined further inland with a lush countryside that produces some of the nation's finest orchards and vineyards.

2009 Report on Lake Boulevard Bluff Evaluation
A study was conducted by Soil and Materials Engineers, Inc. in mid-July, 2009. This evaluation consisted of the existing coastal bluff along Lake Boulevard between Park Street and Water Street. To read the report in its entirety, please click here.
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Water Bills
The Water Department Customer Service Office generates approximately 5,000 bills per month. In addition, they are responsible for processing payments, setting up new accounts, maintaining billing and payment records, arranging for final meter reads when service is terminated and arranging for shut-offs of delinquent accounts.
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Neighborhood Watch
Crime Prevention Information Line - Call (269) 985-0300 to hear how you can help yourself and your neighborhood avoid becoming a victim of various crimes that have occurred in our City. Seasonal crime prevention and safety tips are also given out on this line which is updated several times a month.
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Property Tax Bills
Summer tax bills are due July 1, but are payable through September 15 without penalty. Summer taxes not paid by September 15 are assessed a 4% penalty. Winter tax bills are due December 1, but are payable through February 14 without penalty. Winter taxes not paid by February 14 are assessed a 3% late fee.
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Drug Identification:

This program is used to show actual drugs and paraphernalia used in conjunction with drugs, controlled substance laws and the effects of some drugs are also discussed.

The idea behind this program is to show students how to identify certain drugs along with paraphernalia so they can make better choices. This program can also be used for parents groups.

Drug and Alcohol Program:

The Drug and Alcohol Program is one that promotes a healthy lifestyle and teaches students to combat peer and media pressure to use drugs and alcohol.

Larceny/Stealing:

This program is designed to make students aware of the laws governing larceny and shoplifting. The students are also taught about the possible ramifications of their actions.

Student CrimeStoppers:

Student CrimeStoppers is a program designed for middle school and high school students. When a crime has occurred, or may occur, on school property a student with information about the crime can call CrimeStoppers and leave the information anonymously. The student that leaves the tip may qualify for a cash reward.

If you have any questions about these topics, please contact the City and we will be glad to help you.