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*MSP Fraud Investigators Honored by Meijer for Efforts Combatting Organized Retail and Financial Crimes*

*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:??? *? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? *August 6, 2024*

*LANSING, MICH. *Detectives with the Michigan State Police (MSP) Fraud Investigation Section recently received the inaugural Meijer Law Enforcement Lifetime Partner and Law Enforcement Officer of the Year awards, which were presented at the retailer?s Grand Rapids corporate headquarters last week.

D/Lt. Taylor Bonovetz, of MSP?s Fraud Investigation West Unit, was recognized with the Meijer Law Enforcement Lifetime Partner Award for the impactful contributions he?s made toward the lessening and prosecution of organized retail crime over the past decade. D/Tpr. Spencer Proefrock, also from that unit, was selected for the Meijer Law Enforcement Partner of the Year Award for his passion and commitment to solving complex cases. Among the cases they worked was a large scale mPerks theft case [ [link removed] ] with corporate losses estimated to be more than $1,000,000.

?These detectives? achievements have set a new standard for excellence in retail and law enforcement partnerships,? said Paul Jaeckle, Vice President of Asset Protection for Meijer. ?Meijer is proud to partner with the Michigan State Police in our shared mission to protect our communities and prevent crime. We appreciate their professionalism and expertise in addressing the growing threat of organized retail crime.?

The MSP Fraud Investigation Section investigates criminal activity tied to fraud, identity theft and organized retail crime and often assists federal and local police partners

?Working together, we?re committed to making Michigan a place where everyone can feel safe and secure,? said Col. James F. Grady II, director of the MSP. ?I?m proud of our detectives and private sector partners for the impressive work they?re doing to identify criminals and investigate organized retail crime.?

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Lori Dougovito, MSP Communications and Outreach Division, 517-281-9586 or [email protected]


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