Delta patrol combats theft, speeding issues with more officer presence

DELTA TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Delta Township police are prioritizing increased patrols and community presence as their main focus for 2026, according to Captain Rob Block of the Eaton County Sheriff’s Office Delta Patrol substation.

  • Captain Rob Block says Delta Township’s main complaints are speeding on Saginaw, loud vehicles, drag racing, and shoplifting
  • The sheriff’s office is monitoring community feedback through emails, township meetings, and Facebook to shape patrol priorities
  • Local business owners report seeing more police presence around their establishments, providing increased sense of safety

“I want to be proactive, I want to see more deputies out on the road.” Block said.

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Delta Township renewed its contract with Eaton County to continue serving as the area’s police force, a decision that was finalized last year following months of discussion and budget talks. Since the new contract went into effect, Block has shifted his focus to the township as out-county patrols were phased out…

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