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| Subject | MSP Community eNewsletter: August |
| Date | August 11, 2022 5:59 PM |
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August 2022
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New Motor Carrier Officers Join the Force
MCO Graduates
Join us in welcoming our 13 newest motor carrier officers who graduated from the 25th Motor Carrier Officer Recruit School on Friday, July 26!
Motor carrier officers are armed uniformed members of the Michigan State Police (MSP) who specialize in commercial vehicle enforcement. They enforce traffic safety laws on commercial vehicles, protect the infrastructure through aggressive size and weight enforcement, conduct commercial vehicle and driver inspections and contribute to homeland security efforts by enforcing hazardous material regulations.
The 25th Motor Carrier Officer Recruit School began on Feb. 20, 2022, when 21 prospective officers reported to the MSP Training Academy in Dimondale. For the past 23 weeks, the recruits received training in firearms, water safety, defensive tactics, patrol techniques, report writing, ethics, first aid, criminal law, precision driving, commercial vehicle law and commercial vehicle inspection procedures.
To apply to be in the next motor carrier officer recruit school, visit Michigan.gov/MSPJobs. [ [link removed] ]
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Employees Receive Bravery Award
On July 20, the MSP hosted an Employee Recognition Ceremony where several department members were honored with the department’s Bravery Award for their courage and heroic actions displayed during critical incidents.
Congratulations to the following members:
* D/Tpr. Christopher McIntosh with the First District was recognized for putting himself in harm’s way to protect a construction worker from a fleeing criminal.
* Tpr. Marcus Stowe with the Cadillac Post was recognized for risking his own safety to save the life of a suicidal woman.
* Raymond Pechman, Tpr. Stefanie Lindstrom and Tpr. Scott Vandercook with the Lapeer Post were recognized for risking their lives to evacuate elderly residents from a burning senior living facility.
* Tpr. Nicholas Salski and Tpr. Robert Viviano with the Flint Post were recognized for their heroic actions following a traffic stop in which an armed subject fled, then fired at them.
* Tpr. Ryan Pipe and Tpr. Carson Crook with the Grand Rapids Post were recognized for their response to a home invasion in progress.
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Vote for the Blue Goose!
Blue Goose in front of blue bridge
It’s that time of the year again to cast your vote for the MSP in the American Association of State Troopers (AAST) "Best Looking Cruiser" contest.
This year’s photo is taken in front of the famous “Blue Bridge” in downtown Grand Rapids.
Cast your vote for our “Blue Goose” here [ [link removed] ]! You can vote one time per device. The deadline to vote is Thursday, Aug. 25 by 5 p.m.
The winning state will be featured on the cover of the AAST’s America’s Best Looking Cruisers 2023 Wall Calendar.
Calendars will be available for purchase at statetroopers.org [ [link removed] ] this fall. Net proceeds from calendar sales benefit the AAST Foundation, which provides educational scholarships to dependents of member troopers.
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Specialized Squad Utilizes Troopers Districtwide to Increase Police Presence and Reduce Crime
Guns seized
Faced with rising crime, a nationwide police staffing shortage and a desire to increase positive police-community relations, today’s crime reduction efforts require both creativity and fresh approaches.
Benton Harbor, a city in Berrien County with a population of just over 9,000 people, has been a part of Michigan’s Secure Cities Partnership (SCP) since 2015. The SCP provides cities challenged with violent crime with additional Michigan State Police (MSP) resources. During initial development, a Major Case Unit (MCU) was established to bolster investigative efforts in the city. Today, MSP detectives continue to work with detectives from the Benton Harbor Department of Public Safety to investigate the city’s most violent crimes, but a new team has also hit the streets.
“We knew we could focus more on three core areas - proactive policing, crime prevention and community engagement - with a few adjustments,” said Capt. Michael Brown, commander of the MSP Fifth District, which covers southwest lower Michigan. “A specialized squad was the answer, but none of our posts individually could spare troopers to form their own full team.”
A team-based, districtwide approach was the solution. The Fifth District Crime Prevention Squad was established in 2021 utilizing one trooper from each of the district’s four posts and recently a full-time sergeant was put in place to supervise the team.
“We’re available throughout the district, but focus most of our time in Benton Harbor,” said Sgt. Ian Fields, who is the squad leader. “This effort benefits residents because we’re focusing on crime reduction by working with MCU detectives and local officers. As a team, we feel like we’re doing important work.”
Most notably, they have been taking illegal guns off the streets. So far this summer, 83 firearms have been seized, primarily found during traffic stops.
“In once instance, forensic testing linked a gun to a homicide that occurred earlier this spring,” said Sergeant Fields. “The suspect from the traffic stop was interviewed by detectives and admitted to a fatal drive-by shooting. A homicide that previously had no leads and may have gone unsolved is now closed. That really is the best-case scenario.”
Not every shift is like that, but the team is making big gains. They have the bonus of extra member Otto, Tpr. Jared Orban’s canine partner.
“Most of my calls for service were in the Benton Harbor area so it made sense for me to be part of the squad. This is the work we enjoy,” said Trooper Orban, who is assigned to the Niles Post. “Otto is a huge help tracking suspects and finding discarded items like weapons or drugs.”
For example, a suspect vehicle recently fled a traffic stop and later crashed with everyone inside trying to escape by running away. While one trooper located one suspect, other officers set up a perimeter and Otto quickly found another suspect hiding on the porch of an abandoned home and then found a discarded gun nearby.
“The entire concept is team-based,” said Sergeant Fields. “This works because the entire group is committed to making a difference. Our law enforcement partners in the communities know that too.”
Community engagement is a primary part of the mission. The squad attends and hosts many events.
“We attended National Night Out in Benton Harbor last week,” said Trooper Orban. “It was a great chance to walk around, talk to residents and get to know the people we’re protecting.”
The Fifth District Crime Prevention Squad has the support of all commanders in the district. They are currently in their second deployment period. Each trooper commits to working the detail for three months to start, and then can reapply to stay on the squad.
In addition to Benton Harbor, the team has worked in South Haven, Kalamazoo, Covert and Saugatuck on various assignments.
“This is an opportunity for troopers to expand their knowledge of urban policing, leadership and working in a team atmosphere,” said Captain Brown. “We’ll keep this crime fighting squad running as long as we can.”
With support from the legislature and Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s FY23 budget, funding continues for the SCP, adding $700,000 to expand crime reductions efforts within the state.
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OK2SAY’s 2021 Annual Report Out Now
ok2say
OK2SAY, which is Michigan’s student safety program, continues to be a trusted resource for students to help prevent violence and make their schools safer by confidentially reporting threatening behavior, as evidenced by the program’s 2021 annual report [ [link removed] ].
In 2021, OK2SAY received 6,255 tips, spanning 30 categories, with the most reported incident being planned school attack threats. Since the program became operational in September 2014, OK2SAY has received 32,947 cumulative tips.
OK2SAY is available 24/7 and tips can be submitted the following ways:
* Call: 8-555-OK2SAY (855-565-2729)
* Text: 652729 (OK2SAY)
* Email: [email protected]
* OK2SAY website: ok2say.com [ [link removed] ]
* OK2SAY mobile app: Available for download in app stores for iPhone and Android
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Over 200 Attendees at MSP Safety Day
MSP Child ID Kit
On Tuesday, Aug. 9, the MSP hosted the Second Annual Safety Day at Headquarters in Dimondale. More than 200 people were in attendance and had the opportunity to visit over 25 different safety stations, including, but not limited to:
* SafeKids Certified Child Safety Seat Inspections
* Child and Vulnerable Adult Identifications
* OK2SAY
* Internet Crimes Against Children
* The Michigan Poison & Drug Information Center
Additionally, our certified technicians inspected over 25 child safety seats and more than 60 children received child identification kits.
Thanks to everyone who attended! We’re looking forward to next year.
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Leave With a Smile
basketball field day
On July 20, the MSP Tri-City Post and local partners hosted “Field Day With a Trooper.” More than 50 children spent the day playing against troopers in basketball, soccer and football. Additionally, many even tried fishing for the first time!
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In Your Community
We'll be at a community event near you soon!
*Aug. 12-14*: MSP recruiters at Milford Memories Festival, [ [link removed] ] various times
*Aug. 13*: MSP recruiters at Sixth Annual DK5K, [ [link removed] ] 8 a.m., Copemish
*Aug. 19-21*: MSP recruiters at Lapeer Days Festival, [ [link removed] ] various times
*Aug. 24*: MSP Lapeer Post Open House, [ [link removed] ] noon to 3 p.m.
*Aug. 26*: MSP Cadillac Post Open House, [ [link removed] ] 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Join Us!
recruiting [ www.michigan.gov/mspjobs ]
Choose a career in public service; learn more at www.mi.gov/mspjobs [ [link removed] ].
________________________________________________________________________
Keep Michigan Safe
michtip [ www.michigan.gov/michtip ]
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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Download MSP Mobile
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MSP Mobile, a free mobile app, allows users to follow the MSP post that covers their area to receive breaking news and information.
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google [ [link removed] ]
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Stop the Silence. Help End the Violence.
ok2say
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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August 2022
________________________________________________________________________
New Motor Carrier Officers Join the Force
MCO Graduates
Join us in welcoming our 13 newest motor carrier officers who graduated from the 25th Motor Carrier Officer Recruit School on Friday, July 26!
Motor carrier officers are armed uniformed members of the Michigan State Police (MSP) who specialize in commercial vehicle enforcement. They enforce traffic safety laws on commercial vehicles, protect the infrastructure through aggressive size and weight enforcement, conduct commercial vehicle and driver inspections and contribute to homeland security efforts by enforcing hazardous material regulations.
The 25th Motor Carrier Officer Recruit School began on Feb. 20, 2022, when 21 prospective officers reported to the MSP Training Academy in Dimondale. For the past 23 weeks, the recruits received training in firearms, water safety, defensive tactics, patrol techniques, report writing, ethics, first aid, criminal law, precision driving, commercial vehicle law and commercial vehicle inspection procedures.
To apply to be in the next motor carrier officer recruit school, visit Michigan.gov/MSPJobs. [ [link removed] ]
________________________________________________________________________
Employees Receive Bravery Award
On July 20, the MSP hosted an Employee Recognition Ceremony where several department members were honored with the department’s Bravery Award for their courage and heroic actions displayed during critical incidents.
Congratulations to the following members:
* D/Tpr. Christopher McIntosh with the First District was recognized for putting himself in harm’s way to protect a construction worker from a fleeing criminal.
* Tpr. Marcus Stowe with the Cadillac Post was recognized for risking his own safety to save the life of a suicidal woman.
* Raymond Pechman, Tpr. Stefanie Lindstrom and Tpr. Scott Vandercook with the Lapeer Post were recognized for risking their lives to evacuate elderly residents from a burning senior living facility.
* Tpr. Nicholas Salski and Tpr. Robert Viviano with the Flint Post were recognized for their heroic actions following a traffic stop in which an armed subject fled, then fired at them.
* Tpr. Ryan Pipe and Tpr. Carson Crook with the Grand Rapids Post were recognized for their response to a home invasion in progress.
________________________________________________________________________
Vote for the Blue Goose!
Blue Goose in front of blue bridge
It’s that time of the year again to cast your vote for the MSP in the American Association of State Troopers (AAST) "Best Looking Cruiser" contest.
This year’s photo is taken in front of the famous “Blue Bridge” in downtown Grand Rapids.
Cast your vote for our “Blue Goose” here [ [link removed] ]! You can vote one time per device. The deadline to vote is Thursday, Aug. 25 by 5 p.m.
The winning state will be featured on the cover of the AAST’s America’s Best Looking Cruisers 2023 Wall Calendar.
Calendars will be available for purchase at statetroopers.org [ [link removed] ] this fall. Net proceeds from calendar sales benefit the AAST Foundation, which provides educational scholarships to dependents of member troopers.
________________________________________________________________________
Specialized Squad Utilizes Troopers Districtwide to Increase Police Presence and Reduce Crime
Guns seized
Faced with rising crime, a nationwide police staffing shortage and a desire to increase positive police-community relations, today’s crime reduction efforts require both creativity and fresh approaches.
Benton Harbor, a city in Berrien County with a population of just over 9,000 people, has been a part of Michigan’s Secure Cities Partnership (SCP) since 2015. The SCP provides cities challenged with violent crime with additional Michigan State Police (MSP) resources. During initial development, a Major Case Unit (MCU) was established to bolster investigative efforts in the city. Today, MSP detectives continue to work with detectives from the Benton Harbor Department of Public Safety to investigate the city’s most violent crimes, but a new team has also hit the streets.
“We knew we could focus more on three core areas - proactive policing, crime prevention and community engagement - with a few adjustments,” said Capt. Michael Brown, commander of the MSP Fifth District, which covers southwest lower Michigan. “A specialized squad was the answer, but none of our posts individually could spare troopers to form their own full team.”
A team-based, districtwide approach was the solution. The Fifth District Crime Prevention Squad was established in 2021 utilizing one trooper from each of the district’s four posts and recently a full-time sergeant was put in place to supervise the team.
“We’re available throughout the district, but focus most of our time in Benton Harbor,” said Sgt. Ian Fields, who is the squad leader. “This effort benefits residents because we’re focusing on crime reduction by working with MCU detectives and local officers. As a team, we feel like we’re doing important work.”
Most notably, they have been taking illegal guns off the streets. So far this summer, 83 firearms have been seized, primarily found during traffic stops.
“In once instance, forensic testing linked a gun to a homicide that occurred earlier this spring,” said Sergeant Fields. “The suspect from the traffic stop was interviewed by detectives and admitted to a fatal drive-by shooting. A homicide that previously had no leads and may have gone unsolved is now closed. That really is the best-case scenario.”
Not every shift is like that, but the team is making big gains. They have the bonus of extra member Otto, Tpr. Jared Orban’s canine partner.
“Most of my calls for service were in the Benton Harbor area so it made sense for me to be part of the squad. This is the work we enjoy,” said Trooper Orban, who is assigned to the Niles Post. “Otto is a huge help tracking suspects and finding discarded items like weapons or drugs.”
For example, a suspect vehicle recently fled a traffic stop and later crashed with everyone inside trying to escape by running away. While one trooper located one suspect, other officers set up a perimeter and Otto quickly found another suspect hiding on the porch of an abandoned home and then found a discarded gun nearby.
“The entire concept is team-based,” said Sergeant Fields. “This works because the entire group is committed to making a difference. Our law enforcement partners in the communities know that too.”
Community engagement is a primary part of the mission. The squad attends and hosts many events.
“We attended National Night Out in Benton Harbor last week,” said Trooper Orban. “It was a great chance to walk around, talk to residents and get to know the people we’re protecting.”
The Fifth District Crime Prevention Squad has the support of all commanders in the district. They are currently in their second deployment period. Each trooper commits to working the detail for three months to start, and then can reapply to stay on the squad.
In addition to Benton Harbor, the team has worked in South Haven, Kalamazoo, Covert and Saugatuck on various assignments.
“This is an opportunity for troopers to expand their knowledge of urban policing, leadership and working in a team atmosphere,” said Captain Brown. “We’ll keep this crime fighting squad running as long as we can.”
With support from the legislature and Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s FY23 budget, funding continues for the SCP, adding $700,000 to expand crime reductions efforts within the state.
________________________________________________________________________
OK2SAY’s 2021 Annual Report Out Now
ok2say
OK2SAY, which is Michigan’s student safety program, continues to be a trusted resource for students to help prevent violence and make their schools safer by confidentially reporting threatening behavior, as evidenced by the program’s 2021 annual report [ [link removed] ].
In 2021, OK2SAY received 6,255 tips, spanning 30 categories, with the most reported incident being planned school attack threats. Since the program became operational in September 2014, OK2SAY has received 32,947 cumulative tips.
OK2SAY is available 24/7 and tips can be submitted the following ways:
* Call: 8-555-OK2SAY (855-565-2729)
* Text: 652729 (OK2SAY)
* Email: [email protected]
* OK2SAY website: ok2say.com [ [link removed] ]
* OK2SAY mobile app: Available for download in app stores for iPhone and Android
________________________________________________________________________
Over 200 Attendees at MSP Safety Day
MSP Child ID Kit
On Tuesday, Aug. 9, the MSP hosted the Second Annual Safety Day at Headquarters in Dimondale. More than 200 people were in attendance and had the opportunity to visit over 25 different safety stations, including, but not limited to:
* SafeKids Certified Child Safety Seat Inspections
* Child and Vulnerable Adult Identifications
* OK2SAY
* Internet Crimes Against Children
* The Michigan Poison & Drug Information Center
Additionally, our certified technicians inspected over 25 child safety seats and more than 60 children received child identification kits.
Thanks to everyone who attended! We’re looking forward to next year.
________________________________________________________________________
Leave With a Smile
basketball field day
On July 20, the MSP Tri-City Post and local partners hosted “Field Day With a Trooper.” More than 50 children spent the day playing against troopers in basketball, soccer and football. Additionally, many even tried fishing for the first time!
________________________________________________________________________
In Your Community
We'll be at a community event near you soon!
*Aug. 12-14*: MSP recruiters at Milford Memories Festival, [ [link removed] ] various times
*Aug. 13*: MSP recruiters at Sixth Annual DK5K, [ [link removed] ] 8 a.m., Copemish
*Aug. 19-21*: MSP recruiters at Lapeer Days Festival, [ [link removed] ] various times
*Aug. 24*: MSP Lapeer Post Open House, [ [link removed] ] noon to 3 p.m.
*Aug. 26*: MSP Cadillac Post Open House, [ [link removed] ] 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
________________________________________________________________________
Join Us!
recruiting [ www.michigan.gov/mspjobs ]
Choose a career in public service; learn more at www.mi.gov/mspjobs [ [link removed] ].
________________________________________________________________________
Keep Michigan Safe
michtip [ www.michigan.gov/michtip ]
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] ].
________________________________________________________________________
Contact Us
epps [ www.michigan.gov/mspposts ]
Find your nearest MSP post at www.mi.gov/mspposts.
________________________________________________________________________
Download MSP Mobile
border
MSP Mobile, a free mobile app, allows users to follow the MSP post that covers their area to receive breaking news and information.
apple [ [link removed] ]
google [ [link removed] ]
________________________________________________________________________
Stop the Silence. Help End the Violence.
ok2say
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] ].
________________________________________________________________________
Visit us on Facebook [ [link removed] ] Visit us on Twitter [ [link removed] ] Visit us on YouTube [ [link removed] ] Sign up for email updates [ [link removed] ] Follow the Michigan State Police on Instagram [ [link removed] ]
SUBSCRIBER SERVICES:
Manage Your Preferences [ [link removed] ] | Unsubscribe [ [link removed] ] | Help [ [link removed] ] | Contact Us [ [link removed] ] | www.michigan.gov/msp [ [link removed] ]
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