Royal Oak Citizens Police Academy: Deadline is Sept 30

The Royal Oak Police Department is accepting applications for the 2021 Citizens Police Academy.

The Royal Oak Citizens Police Academy is an exciting seven-week course that meets once a week on Wednesday evenings at the police station at 6:30 p.m. Classes last for approximately three hours. The fall session begins Oct. 6, 2021.

Open only to residents of Royal Oak, attendees get an insider's look at the internal operations and challenges of the police department. You must be 18 years of age or older to attend the academy. All potential applicants are screened before they are accepted. You will be notified no later than Sept. 30, 2021, if you have been admitted. Questions regarding the academy should be directed to Lt. Al Carter at albertc@romi.gov.

The class size for the academy is limited and generally fills up quickly so if you are interested, do not delay!

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Apply today.

Police Department Update

Find the most recent police reports on the city's website.

Citizens are also encouraged to sign up for crime alerts at crimemapping.com. Crime Mapping's goal is to assist police departments in reducing crime through a better-informed citizenry.

Sign up for public safety alerts from the police using Civic Ready. Click here to subscribe.

Royal Oak Classic Bicycle Swap Meet

Sunday Sept. 19, 2021 8a.m. – 3p.m.
Royal Oak Farmer’s Market

This will be the fifth “Classic Bicycle Swap Meet” at the Royal Oak Farmer’s Market.

More than 60 premier vendors were selected to participate in this event in the farmers market west parking lot. The regular Royal Oak Sunday collectibles market will be held on the east side of the building for everyone to enjoy.

If anyone has a bike they’d like to sell they can display their bike for sale in the monitored “Bicycle Corral” for only $10. If it does not sell, they get their bike and $5 back! Also, check the web site www.robikeswap.com.

Any questions please call 248-642-6639 or email at: robikeswap@aol.com

Save the Date: Free Festival & Concert

Bring a chair or blanket to the Royal Oak Farmers Market, 316 E 11 Mile Road, on Sept. 24 and enjoy a free festival and concert series. The Kids Zone includes face painting, games, crafts and lots of giveaways.

Music Stage
5:00-5:10 Welcome
5:10-6:00 Silverhawk Band
6:30-7:30 Violet Sol
8:00-9:00 Sons Of Ditches
9:30-11:00 56 Daze

Kids Zone
4:00-4:10 Welcome
4:10-4:45 Royal Oak First Youth Band
5:15-5:45 John Winslow - Magic
5:45-6:15 Boytoe & Lazareth - Ventriloquist
6:15-6:45 Dufus the Rufus
7:15-9:00 Devar and the Detroiters

Royal Oak Sustainability

The Sustainability and Climate Action Plan Focus Topic Stakeholder Work Groups have begun.

If you have interest or expertise in any of the topics (Energy & Buildings, Mobility, Water, Waste, Green Space, and Quality of Life) and want to help develop sustainability actions for our community, please join us.

You can find the Agendas for upcoming and past meetings here, agenda details link.

Please visit the sustainability website for more details: www.romi.gov/sustainability

Fall 2021 Bicycle Friendly Community Survey

The City of Royal Oak recently applied for a Bicycle Friendly Community designation through the League of American Bicyclists.

During their application review phase, the League requested that the city shares this feedback survey for community input.

Please consider responding to the League’s community feedback survey.

Updates on I-75

Find information, maps, resources, frequently asked questions and more on the the Modernize I-75 Project website.

Bike Lockers Available Now

Convenient bike lockers are available in the Center Street Parking Structure (Center and Second Streets) on year-long terms.

The fee is only $30 per year. Month to month agreements are not available. A $50 key deposit is required.

If you live or work downtown and would like to rent one of the city's 12 bike lockers, call Judy, 248-246-3201, or email judyd@romi.gov.

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Residential Lock Boxes Available at the Fire Department

The Royal Oak Fire Department’s residential lockbox program is designed to get quick access to adults living in their own homes during medical emergencies -- especially senior citizens. When every second counts, the lockbox -- which contains a key to your home -- reduces the likelihood of property damage caused by first responders forcing entry into your home in response to an emergency call.

For more information, go to https://www.romi.gov/1271/FAQ-Residential-Lockbox

Oh, The Things You Can Do Online

We have put together a list of our most requested online services. Discover all the things you can do from the comfort of your home, office or favorite hideaway.

Still can’t find what you are looking for? Email citymanager@romi.gov and someone will get back to you.

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