Father appeals findings after daughter's arrest in Vine Street disturbance; prosecutor later dismissed charges

Ronald Gillum told the Citizens Public Safety Review and Appeals Board on May 13 that the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety's response to an East Vine Street disturbance in the summer of 2024 was mishandled and that officers unfairly arrested his daughter.

The appeal concerns PCR20240025, a complaint filed after officers responded to a report of assaults involving toy-style "Orbeez" guns in the 700 block of East Vine Street. The investigation, assigned to Sergeant Brandon Noble and later reviewed by the Office of Professional Standards, cleared the involved officers (identified in the complaint as PSO Cody Brink, Peter Radenovic and Matt Harris). Gillum appealed the chief's finding to the city manager, who referred the matter to the Citizens Public Safety Review and Appeals Board.

Why it matters: the appeal raises questions about how officers handled a volatile call that included a 911 caller…