June 2023
On May 26, eight recruits graduated from the 26th Motor Carrier Officer Recruit School, followed two weeks later by the 143rd Trooper Recruit School, in which 46 trooper recruits graduated and took their oath of office on June 10, officially becoming Michigan State Troopers!
Both recruit schools began in January 2023, when 17 prospective motor carrier officers and 63 prospective troopers reported to the MSP Training Academy in Lansing.
For these schools, the MSP refreshed its training model to capitalize on adult learning and promote wholistic leadership skills like communication and decision-making, while offering recruits more personalized support to succeed.
With the addition of these graduates, the MSP now has 105 motor carrier officers and 1,170 troopers assigned statewide.
We?re actively recruiting for future recruit schools! Learn more about a career with the MSP here.
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Earlier this month, our MSP Explorers had the opportunity to attend the national Excon Competition in Las Vegas!
The competition provides reality-based training in which teams compete in eight events, including:
- Suspicious Situation
- Active Assailant
- Office Needs Assistance
- Exigent Entry
- Unknown Trouble
- Crime Scene Investigation
- Burglary In Process
- Vehicle Ambush
While our explorers didn?t take home first place, they did gain experience that will be valuable in their future careers.
Our MSP Trooper Explorer Program is an educational youth program designed to expose individuals to a career in policing through training and mentoring by MSP troopers.
Learn more about the MSP Trooper Explorer Program here.
 On June 14, several of our members were recognized by the Governor?s Traffic Safety Advisory Commission for their outstanding involvement in traffic safety.?
Congratulations to the following MSP award recipients:
Outstanding Achievement Award
- Members of the MSP Eighth District Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division were awarded for their efforts on the ?S.T.O.P. Bad Driving Behavior? campaign, which encourages CMV operators to adopt safe-driving behaviors, including Stopping at intersections, avoiding any Tailgating, absolutely no Operating under the influence of drugs or alcohol and putting down all Phones.
- The MSP Upper Peninsula Teenage Defensive Driving Program was awarded for their teen defensive-driving initiative.
Richard H. Austin Long-Term Service Award
- Spl/Sgt. Brandon Davis of the MSP Fifth District was recognized for his expertise in traffic crash investigations.
- Sgt. Doug Schutter of the MSP Marshall Post was recognized for his emphasis on seat belt use.
During the month of June, which is Internet Safety Month, the MSP Cyber Section is devoted to raising awareness of internet safety, including the rising issue of sextortion.
Sextortion is a crime in which an individual is coerced or blackmailed into unwanted actions, such as sending money, under the threat of their intimate images being exposed.
If you think you?re a victim of sextortion, remember these important tips:
- Do not to give in to the demands or continue making any payments.
- Cut off all contact with the perpetrator immediately.
- Take a proactive step by blocking the individual and reporting their activities to the social media platform involved.
- Preserve any communication you have had with them, as it may serve as important evidence.
- Strengthen the security of your accounts by changing passwords and considering the use of two-factor authentication.
- Inform police, as they can provide valuable assistance and support.
- Report the incident to the CyberTipline.
For more resources, check out this fact sheet.
Driver inattention is the leading factor in most crashes and near-crashes, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Virginia Tech Transportation Institute.
Starting June 30, Michigan?s new distracted driving law will make it illegal to hold and use a mobile electronic device while operating a motor vehicle in Michigan.
The bill amends Michigan law to make it illegal to ?use a mobile electronic device to do any task, including, but not limited to? the following:
- Send or receive a telephone call
- Send, receive, or read a text message
- View, record, or transmit a video
- Access, read, or post to a social networking site
For more information, visit Michigan.gov/DistractedDriving.
June is Pride Month, a time to celebrate and honor the LGBTQ+ community's resilience, equality fight and historical contributions. At the MSP, we proudly embrace inclusivity in our workplace and stand united in providing policing services to all the diverse communities of our state.
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 Troopers are Swifties too! As you may have heard, Taylor Swift performed in Detroit on June 9 and 10. Troopers worked on several different details to ensure a safe event for all. In addition to working security, troopers exchanged friendship bracelets with many fans!
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