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November 2023
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Welcome New Troopers!
144th TRS on Capitol Steps
Join us in welcoming our 61 newest Michigan State Troopers who graduated from the 144th Trooper Recruit School on November 22!
The 144th Trooper Recruit School began on Sunday, July 9, with 85 prospective troopers, at the MSP Training Academy in Lansing. Recruits received training in patrol techniques, report writing, ethics, cultural diversity and implicit bias, decision making, leadership, first aid, criminal law, crime scene processing, firearms, water safety, defensive tactics and precision driving.
With the addition of these graduates, the MSP now has 1,170 troopers assigned statewide.
We’re actively recruiting for future recruit schools! Learn more about a career with the MSP here. [ [link removed] ]
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Next MSP Hiring Event to be Held in Muskegon
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Attention West Michigan! Our next Hiring Event is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Baker College - Muskegon Campus in the Academic Resource Center.
MSP recruiters will be on-site to administer the entry-level law enforcement exam [ [link removed] ] and assist with applications for trooper and motor carrier officer positions.
Please note: sign in begins at 10 a.m., and testing will begin at 11:30 a.m. Testing may take up to 2.5 hours. Those arriving after 11:30 a.m. will be unable to enter or complete testing. However, application assistance will be available for the duration of the event.
Space is limited to 20 attendees! Secure your spot today [ [link removed] ].
More hiring events are being planned across the state. To see a calendar of recruiting events, visit Michigan.gov/MSPJobs. [ [link removed] ]
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Stuff a Blue Goose: Spreading Holiday Cheer, One Donation at a Time!
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'Tis the season of giving, and we invite you to be a part of the festive spirit! Across the state, MSP posts are hosting "Stuff a Blue Goose" events throughout the holiday season to fill our patrol vehicles with donations for area families in need.
If you’re able to donate this holiday season, check out our Community Calendar [ [link removed] ] for a Stuff a Blue Goose event near you!
To see more ways the MSP gives back to our communities, be sure to follow us on social media. [ [link removed] ]
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Prepare Now for Winter Hazards
As winter approaches, it's time to ensure we are prepared for the colder months ahead. Here are some quick tips to keep you and your loved ones safe and snug this winter:
* Stock an emergency preparedness kit in your home with water, non-perishable food, medication, flashlights, first aid kit, pet supplies, important documents and extra clothes and blankets.
* Clean your home’s gutters to prevent ice dams from forming. Roof ice dams can cause water build-up leading to interior damage.
* Winterize your home by installing weather-stripping around windows and doors and by insulating walls, attics and basements.
* Install battery-operated carbon monoxide detectors near every sleeping area.
* Keep your vehicle’s gas tank at least half full at all times during the winter to avoid fuel lines freezing up and getting ice buildup in your tank.
* Check your vehicle’s tire pressure, make sure you have an ice scrapper handy and refill your windshield washer fluid reservoir.
For more winter preparedness tips, visit Michigan.gov/MiReady [ [link removed] ].
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Beware of Imposter Scams Targeting the Elderly and Disabled
Recent reports of an increase in government imposter fraud targeting seniors and people with disabilities [ [link removed] ] has led Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel to reiterate her warnings about scam phone calls and re-issue tips seniors can use to protect themselves.
Remember that no government agency will ever:
* Call out of the blue and ask for a Social Security number.
* Ask for payment by gift card, bitcoin or other digital currency or wire transfer; or
* Threaten to suspend anyone’s Social Security number -- this cannot be done.
If you receive a suspicious call, consider these tips:
* End a call right away if you have any suspicions about the caller.
* Never provide your Social Security number, bank account information or Medicare number to someone who phones, messages or emails you unsolicited.
* Never use a gift card or wire transfer to make payment to someone you do not know.
* Never open email attachments or links unless you know the sender.
* Join the National Do Not Call Registry by visiting DoNotCall.gov or by calling 1-888-382-1222 (TTY: 1-866-290-4236) from the phone you want to register.
If you think you have been a victim of an imposter scam, you can file a consumer complaint [ [link removed] ].
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Leave With a Smile
Turkey Donation
Again this year, the MSP and Kroger have partnered to provide Thanksgiving dinners to 200 families in central and southeast Michigan! Each meal donation will feed a family of 4-6 and includes a turkey and traditional sides.
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In Your Community
We'll be at a community event near you soon!
*Nov. 30: *MSP Hiring Event, [ [link removed] ] 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Muskegon
*Dec. 1*: Stuff a Blue Goose, [ [link removed] ] 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Lewiston
*Dec. 2: *Stuff a Blue Goose [ [link removed] ], 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Coldwater
*Dec. 2: *Stuff a Blue Goose [ [link removed] ], 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sturgis
*Dec. 2:* Stuff a Blue Goose [ [link removed] ], 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Three Rivers
*Dec. 2:* Stuff a Blue Goose [ [link removed] ], 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Houghton Lake
*Dec. 2*: Stuff a Blue Goose [ [link removed] ], 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Alpena
*Dec. 2:* Stuff a Blue Goose, [ [link removed] ] 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Rogers City
*Dec. 7:* Stuff a Blue Goose [ [link removed] ], 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Lincoln
*Dec. 9*: Stuff a Blue Goose [ [link removed] ], 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Houghton Lake
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Join Us!
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Choose a career in public service; learn more at www.mi.gov/mspjobs [ [link removed] ].
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Keep Michigan Safe
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If you see something suspicious and it’s an emergency, immediately call 9-1-1. For non-emergencies, suspicious activity can be reported to the MSP Michigan Intelligence Operations Center by phone at 1-855-MICH-TIP (855-642-4847) or online at michigan.gov/michtip [ [link removed] ], or via our mobile app [ [link removed] ].
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Contact Us
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Find your nearest MSP post at www.mi.gov/mspposts.
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Stop the Silence. Help End the Violence.
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Do you have a tip on criminal activities or potential harm directed at students, school employees or schools? Report tips confidentially today at OK2SAY.com [ [link removed] ].
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