Public Safety Expo Brings Live Demonstrations and Family Activities Downtown

Residents are invited to attend the 2^nd Annual Public Safety Expo on May 16 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Town Center (Main/Broadway) for a free, family-friendly event showcasing the agencies, equipment and partnerships that help keep the Mt. Pleasant community safe every day.

As part of the event setup, an overturned vehicle used for an accident reconstruction demonstration will be placed in the City Hall parking lot prior to the start of the expo, including overnight before the event. The vehicle display is intentional and part of the planned educational programming for the Public Safety Expo. The Mt. Pleasant Police Department is aware of the setup as part of the planned event.

Hosted in partnership with ServPro and Discount Towing, the event will feature live demonstrations, emergency vehicles, educational displays and opportunities to meet first responders and public safety professionals from across the region.

Participating agencies and organizations include:

Michigan State Police
Mt. Pleasant Police Department
Mt. Pleasant Fire Department
Isabella County Central Dispatch
Isabella County Sheriff’s Office
Michigan Independent Search & Rescue
Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Police Department
Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Fire Department
Mobile Medical Response
Isabella Bank
Green’s Towing

Opening ceremonies will begin at 11:15 a.m. with the National Anthem performed by Brian Eldred and a flag presentation by the Central Michigan University Army Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC).

Scheduled demonstrations throughout the event include:

11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. – K-9 demonstration
12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Vehicle extrication (“car cutting”) demonstration
12:30 to 1:00 p.m. – K-9 demonstration
1:00 – 2:00 p.m. – Accident reconstruction demonstration

A medical helicopter is also expected to visit the event, weather and emergency response conditions permitting.

Several local food vendors and community partners will be providing complimentary and discounted refreshments during the expo, including:

Pisanello’s Pizza featuring $2.50 pizza slices
GreenTree Co-op offering free assorted bakery items
Dunkin’ providing free donuts and coffee
I Scream Ice Cream Truck serving free ice cream, root beer floats and Boston coolers

Community members of all ages are encouraged to attend to learn more about public safety services, emergency response operations and the collaborative partnerships that support the Mt. Pleasant community.

Park Closures Due to Flooding

UPDATE 4/6/2026 – Chipp-A-Waters Park and Island Park have reopened following recent flooding. However, for safety reasons, sections of the trails remain closed and are clearly marked.

Visitors are asked to follow all posted closures and avoid entering restricted areas, as conditions may still be unstable in certain locations.

City staff will continue to monitor conditions as park trails become safe to reopen.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

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4/4/2026 – Due to flooding and safety concerns, Chipp-A-Waters Park and Island Park are closed until further notice. All park trails are closed and should not be used at this time. Please avoid entering these areas.

City staff are monitoring conditions and will provide updates as they become available.

Mt. Pleasant School Bus Incident – No Injuries

On August 27, 2021 Mt. Pleasant Police Officers responded to an incident on a Mt. Pleasant school bus involving two juvenile males.

One student pulled a pocket knife on another student. The bus driver intervened, and the student with the knife fled and was quickly located by police.

Both students have been turned over to their parents. Police are conducting an investigation of what led up to this incident. Once completed, the results of the investigation will be shared with the Prosecutor’s office.

No students were injured in this incident.

The Mt. Pleasant Police Department was assisted by Central Michigan University Police, Isabella County Sheriff’s Department, Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Police, Central Dispatch, and MINT.