Dearborn Heights Mayor Mo Baydoun has announced the appointment of DHPD Captain Michael Guzowski, who will serve as the city’s new Chief of Police.

Guzowski, a 22-year veteran of the Department, has served in a wide variety of law enforcement assignments including Patrol Operations, Special Operations, member of the DEA Task Force, Detective Sergeant, Detective Lieutenant, and most recently Captain of the Department’s Investigations Bureau. Guzowski also holds extensive administrative and leadership experience, focusing on policy development, training, operations management and community engagement.

“I am grateful to the City for this opportunity” Guzowski commented. “It is an honor to serve the Department I have been a part of throughout my career – and look forward to serving in this capacity for many years to come.”

“I am delighted to welcome Mr. Guzowski as our new Police Chief”, Mayor Baydoun commented. “He has an impressive record of successes throughout his tenure with the DHPD, and I’m confident these skills and experience, combined with his “can do” outlook and long-standing commitment to community service will make him an effective and respected Chief and leader of our great Police Department.

– Dearborn Heights press release