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*April 2025*






2025 Northern Michigan Ice Storm Recovery Resources

The Michigan State Police, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division (MSP/EMHSD) continues to support response and recovery efforts following the 2025 Northern Michigan Ice Storm.

A new online tool is available to ensure those impacted by the ice storm have the resources they need all in one place. Visit Michigan.gov/IceStorm [ [link removed] ] for information on shelters, current power outages, a damage assessment self-reporting tool and more.






MSP Awarded National Law Enforcement Accreditation
CALEA accreditation

The Michigan State Police is proud to announce that the department was recently awarded national accreditation [ [link removed] ] by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. in the Advanced Law Enforcement Accreditation program.

CALEA’s standards are based on international best practices in public safety and the accreditation process is how a public safety agency voluntarily demonstrates it meets professionally recognized criteria for excellence in management and service delivery.

The accreditation follows a multi-year self-assessment phase that began in October 2020, which was followed by an independent assessment that included a site-based assessment of community engagement, policy, procedures, equipment and facilities, as well as interviews with MSP members and others to assess the agency’s effectiveness and overall service-delivery capacities. The decision to accredit was rendered by a governing body of 21 commissioners following a public hearing and review of all reporting documentation.

The MSP is one of seven Michigan agencies awarded the prestigious advanced level accreditation.






Donate Purses to Help Sexual Assault Survivors

Purses With a Purpose

The popular “Purses with a Purpose” community service project is back! This annual effort collects new purses and bags filled with comfort items to donate to survivors of sexual assault.

Throughout April, which is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, donations will be accepted at participating MSP posts, helping provide survivors with essentials and a small gesture of care. Suggested donation items include toiletries, socks, snacks, journals and other self-care items.

At the end of the month, all donated purses will be distributed to partnering women’s shelters across the state.

Find a participating post near you.​ [ [link removed] ]







Troopers Bleed Blue: MSP Hosts Blood Drives

Troopers Bleed Blue

The Michigan State Police recognizes the critical importance of blood donation. Saving lives through blood drives is another way we fulfill our mission to protect and serve.

Throughout the month, participating MSP posts are hosting Troopers Bleed Blue blood drives.

Please join us in our mission and donate! Find a Troopers Bleed Blue blood drive and make an appointment today. [ [link removed] ]







Don’t Drive Distracted

According to Michigan Traffic Crash Facts, in 2023, there were 15,136 motor vehicle crashes involving a distracted driver in Michigan, which resulted in 5,889 injuries and 59 fatalities.

This Distracted Driving Awareness Month, the MSP and the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning are reminding drivers to stay focused while behind the wheel. Throughout the month, police officers across the state will remind drivers about the dangers of distracted driving while enforcing Michigan’s ‘hands-free’ law, which prohibits manually using a cell phone or mobile device while operating a vehicle. Under the law, a driver cannot hold or support a phone or other device with any part of their hands, arms or shoulders.

For more information on distracted driving prevention, visit Michigan.gov/DistractedDriving. [ [link removed] ]






Dispose of Medication on Drug Take Back Day

Take Back Day

Save the date! Drug Take Back Day is on Saturday, April 26. All MSP posts will be open and serving as collection sites from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Bring your expired, unused or unwanted medications from your home and dispose of them at your local post. Please note patches, syringes or inhalers are not accepted.

If you can’t make it on Drug Take Back Day, all MSP posts accept unwanted pills weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (except holidays).

To search for a Take Back Day collection site by county, city or state, visit DEA.gov. [ [link removed] ]







Continuing Education Programs Enforce Importance of Learning, Help Fund Growth Opportunities for State Police Members

Realizing there would never be a “right” time to go back to college, Tpr. Ben Breslin just went for it. He enrolled at Cleary University in late 2024. In a year, he’ll have earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree, with very little out of pocket costs.

“I knew going into trooper recruit school that I wasn’t required to have a college degree, so I took a few community college classes with the intention to finish in the future,” said Trooper Breslin, assigned to the First District Emergency Support (ES) Team. “When I learned how much financial support was available, and how continuing education will benefit me professionally, the decision was easy."

Trooper Breslin is one of 296 Michigan State Police (MSP) members to take advantage of discounted education offerings [ [link removed] ] and the department’s Supplemental Tuition Reimbursement Program, which began in the fall of 2022

To encourage continuing education, all full-time MSP employees are eligible to request reimbursement for up to $2,500 in tuition reimbursement per fiscal year. Troopers and sergeants are also eligible for a maximum tuition reimbursement of $1,700 per fiscal year through their union.

“Our tuition reimbursement program is in addition to benefits offered through partnerships we’ve created with several colleges and universities to make continuing education obtainable for our members,” said F/Lt. Siera Hammond, commander of the Enforcement Career Development Section. “We’ve intentionally expanded those opportunities to supplement tuition reimbursement. That could mean credit hours offered for job experience, trainings and completion of trooper recruit school, and even discounts available to family members of our employees.”

Dr. Juli Liebler, senior deputy director of the Professional Development Bureau, joined the MSP from Michigan State University. Her experience in that setting was invaluable when growing the department’s continuing education program.

“Maintaining a growth mindset prepares each one of us for challenges we face on the job and in professional and personal development,” said Dr. Liebler. “We hope these opportunities show our members that we care about their future and the possibility to promote, which increases with continuing education. It’s also a great recruitment tool because we’ll train you for the job and pay for additional education."

The MSP is actively recruiting for many positions. Discover what’s possible with a career with the MSP and learn more at mi.gov/MSPjobs. [ [link removed] ]

Youth Career Academies Planned Across State

Youth Academy photo

As high school students begin considering their future careers, the Michigan State Police is providing opportunities for those interested in law enforcement to learn more about the job. This summer, several MSP youth career academies will offer students an immersive exposure to law enforcement.

These academies give students hands-on experience in physical training, scenario-based learning, water safety and defensive tactics, while receiving mentoring from troopers.

Applications are now open for the following programs:

• MSP & Northwood University Career Academy, [ [link removed] ] June 23-27
• MSP and The American Legion Department of Michigan Youth Cadet Law Enforcement Program [ [link removed] ], July 20-15
• MSP & Alpena Community College 2025 Law Enforcement Career Academy [ [link removed] ], August 11-15



Leave With a Smile
Troopers help with ice storm recovery

Troopers from the MSP Seventh District continue to help their communities in the aftermath of the 2025 Northern Michigan Ice Storm. From delivering water and food to doorsteps, utilizing our helicopter to deliver critical resources, helping in local emergency operations centers and even providing assistance with debris removal to open roads, we’re proud to lend a hand and be part of recovery efforts.






In Your Community

*April 1-30:* Purses With a Purpose [ [link removed] ], various locations

*April 1-29*: Troopers Bleed Blue [ [link removed] ], various locations

*April 17:* Hiring Event – Lansing [ [link removed] ], 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

*April 17:* Baseline Fitness Test – Otseg [ [link removed] ]o, 8:30 a.m.

*April 26:* Drug Take Back Day, [ [link removed] ] 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., various locations

*April 29:* MSP recruiters at Mecosta-Osceola ISD Career Fair [ [link removed] ], 9 a.m., Big Rapids

*May 1:* Hiring Event - Niles [ [link removed] ], 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.




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Choose a career in public service; learn more at www.mi.gov/mspjobs [ [link removed] ]




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