Government

The home rule charter form of government is run by a seven- member commission that elects one of its own as mayor. Although there is virtually no crime rate in the county, area leaders are prepared, funding a 10-member Police Department. The department currently mans four patrol cars (all radio equipped), one DARE car, nine walkie-talkie units and a bicycle patrol. The Lapeer County Central Dispatch Center provides dispatch.

The Imlay City Fire Department consists of 30 volunteers and 26 firemen including a chief, assistant chief, captain and lieutenant. The department is equipped with three pumpers, three tankers, an 85-foot aerial tower, a trailer-mounted diesel electric generator, rescue van and jaws of life units. The ISO fire rating is 7; and those on duty answer to 911 dispatches.