Browsers that can not handle javascript will not be able to access some features of this site.
Skip Navigation
Michigan State PoliceMichigan.gov, Official Website for the State of Michigan
Michigan.gov HomeMSP Home | FAQ | Online Services | MSP Site Map | Contact MSP
Printer Friendly Version Printer Friendly   Text Only Version Text Version  Share this page.
January 26, 2010 - Monroe Resident Retires After 30 Years of Service

Contact:  Ms. Sally Cartwright, Field Services Bureau Administrative Assistant, (517) 336-6163
Agency: State Police


Michigan State Police Major Robert E. Clark EAST LANSING.  Michigan State Police (MSP) Director Col. Peter C. Munoz is announcing the retirement of Major Robert E. Clark, effective Jan. 29, 2010.  Clark enlisted with the MSP in 1979.

Clark has served as commander of the Field Services Bureau, East Region since June 2008.  In this position, he provided executive direction and leadership to the enlisted and civilian employees assigned to 26 posts in 27 counties in the eastern Lower Peninsula, as well as the Criminal Investigation Division.

"Throughout his career, Major Clark showed enthusiasm for educating others," stated Munoz.  "His specialty in narcotics investigations made him an asset as both a detective and commander.  I wish him the best as he begins the next chapter of his life."

Clark graduated as a member of the 96th Trooper Recruit School.  During his career, Clark served at the Niles, Flat Rock and Northville posts, as well as the Training Division and the Criminal Investigation Section, Down River Area Narcotics Office and Office of Monroe Narcotics Investigation, before being promoted to captain and commander of the Second District in 2005.

In his 30 years with the department, Clark has held the ranks of trooper, detective trooper, sergeant, lieutenant, detective lieutenant, detective first lieutenant, inspector, captain and major.

Clark holds a bachelor of arts degree from William Penn College in Iowa, and is a graduate of the 185th Session of the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Va.  A native of Lincoln Park, Clark currently lives in Monroe with his wife, Valerie.

In November 2009, he was elected to serve as Mayor of the City of Monroe.

Related Content
 •  Official Statement: Response to Governor's Proposed FY 2013 Budget
 •  Lyden Named 2011 Motor Carrier Officer of the Year
 •  Coldwater Post Trooper Receives Meritorious Service Award
 •  Wakefield Post Trooper Receives Meritorious Service Award
 •  Sault Ste. Marie Trooper Receives Lifesaving Award
 •  Lakeview Post Trooper Receives Meritorious Service Award
 •  Reese Named 2011 Civilian of the Year
 •  Alpena Trooper Receives Lifesaving Award
 •  Hart Post Troopers Receive Lifesaving Award
 •  Auto Thefts Decline 9.35 Percent in 2010
 •  Houghton Lake Troopers Receive Lifesaving Award
 •  Flint Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Conducts 65 Investigations in First Six Months in Operation
 •  Stimac Named 2011 Trooper of the Year
 •  Rockford Trooper Receives Lifesaving Award
 •  St. Ignace Trooper Receives Lifesaving Award
 •  Holiday Enforcement Results in more than 300 Drunk Driving Arrests
 •  State Police Offers School Liaison Training for Law Enforcement; Officers Encouraged to Participate in Recognition of Mentoring Month
 •  State Police Commander Earns Homeland Security Master's Degree from Naval Postgraduate School
 •  Traffic crashes kill 15 during Christmas and New Year's holidays
 •  Make Designating a Sober Driver Your New Year's Party Resolution; Statewide Drunk Driving Crackdown Continues through Holiday Weekend

Michigan.gov Home | MSP Home | State Web Sites | Contact MSP
Privacy Policy | Link Policy | Accessibility Policy | Security Policy | Michigan News | Michigan.gov Survey

Copyright © 2001-2012 State of Michigan