September 2023
It was another great year participating in the Michigan Law Enforcement Torch Run, which is one of the largest fundraisers for Special Olympics Michigan!
Our MSP Central Route Team ran a remarkable 1,000+ miles across the state, from Copper Harbor to Belle Isle, all to raise awareness and support for Special Olympics.
Thanks to the generosity of our communities, the MSP Central Route Team raised over $15,000 for the cause.
The 2023 Central Route Team consisted of:
- Blaine Bachman
- Melissa Beafore
- Dave Brelinski
- Kevin Brown
- Dave Dantuma
- Heidi Ruis
- Michael Twietmeyer
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 Happy National Forensic Science Week to the members of our Forensic Science Division who serve an important role in Michigan's criminal justice system!
If your passions and ideals align with ours, entry level forensic scientist and technician positions are regularly available. View position vacancies here.
 September is National Emergency Preparedness Month and the Michigan State Police Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division (MSP/EMHSD) is using this opportunity to remind Michiganders that emergencies can happen anytime, anywhere and to anyone.
The MSP/EMHSD is uniting with agencies nationwide under the theme ?Take Control in 1, 2, 3? to prepare older adults for disasters, specifically older adults from communities that are disproportionally impacted by the all-hazard events, which continue to threaten the nation.
Older adults can face greater risks when it comes to the multitude of extreme weather events and emergencies we now face, especially if they are living alone, are low-income, have a disability or live in rural areas.
For more information about emergency preparedness, visit Michigan.gov/MIReady and follow the MSP/EMHSD on Twitter at @MichEMHS.
A growing number of counterfeit car seats are being sold by online realtors.
As part of?Child Passenger Safety Week, Sept. 17-23, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning (OHSP) are offering guidance to buyers to ensure they are purchasing car seats that will keep their child safe in the event of a crash, including tips on how to identify counterfeit seats and verify the seat purchased meets U.S. regulations and safety standards.
Learn more here.
Mark your calendars! The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is conducting a nationwide test of the Emergency Broadcast System to ensure its effectiveness in delivering crucial alerts to the public.
The test will alert cell phones, TVs and radios across the country on Wednesday, Oct. 4 at 2:20 p.m. EST.
The message will read along the lines of: "THIS IS A TEST of the National Wireless Emergency Alert System. No action is needed."
In case of severe weather or other significant events, the test may be postponed to October 11th.
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It?s not too late to register for the 25th Annual Fall Color 5k Run/Walk that is happening on Saturday, Oct. 7 at Maybury State Park in Northville!
Each year, the MSP hosts the Fall Color 5k to benefit the Thin Blue Line of Michigan, a non-profit, volunteer organization dedicated to providing assistance to law enforcement families in crisis and the MSP Fallen Trooper Memorial.
Register today at tblofmi.com.
Again this year, several MSP posts statewide are pleased to join police departments across the country in National Faith and Blue Weekend, which occurs October 6-9.
National Faith and Blue Weekend facilitates safer and stronger communities by engaging police officers and residents through the connections of faith-based organizations.
Visit our community calendar to find a Faith and Blue event near you.
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 While on patrol in East Lansing, Tpr. Harris Edwards of the MSP Lansing Post noticed a motorist with a flat tire. Trooper Harris not only assisted with changing the tire, but showed the young man how to perform the change himself in the event this happens in the future!
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