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State Police Posts to Participate in Drug Take Back Day on October 24

October 20, 2026

The Michigan State Police (MSP) is once again taking part in a national initiative that encourages residents to safely dispose of expired and unused prescription pills. All of M...

Honor Man Arrested for Accosting a Minor for Immoral Purposes

October 16, 2026

HONOR, MICH. The Michigan State Police (MSP) Computer Crimes Unit, Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force is announcing the arrest of Christopher Matthew LaBree, 44 ...

Student safety the focus of Operation Safe Stop

October 15, 2026

During the enforcement, officers will look for drivers illegally passing stopped school buses Several near-miss incidents involving school bus riders in Michigan in 2026 highlig...

Application Process to Open for Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Funds

October 07, 2026

The Michigan State Police (MSP) Grants and Community Services Division (GCSD) will begin accepting applications for fiscal year 2027 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne JAG) f...

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College Cold Case Program Helps Transform Students to Troopers; Program Proves Successful as Pipeline to Trooper Recruit School

June 25, 2026

Anyone who’s paged through old notebooks or tried to maintain the integrity of a physical photo knows it can be difficult. And time-consuming. For a detective working to r...

Great Lakes Homeland Security Conference Marks 25th Year; Attendance Now Tops 1,000 People

May 07, 2026

The term “homeland security” was not widely used in 1999, the first year the conference was held. “It was called the Terrorism Conference when it first starte...

Support Program Reinforces Positive Connection Between Family Involvement and Recruit Retention

March 26, 2026

Having a stepdad and husband in law enforcement, Tracy Cosenza knew the drill. Or thought she did. “My mom never let on that she was worried when her husband was on duty...

State Police Enlist Detroit Lions to Help Build Performance-Related Police Psychology Program

March 17, 2026

Whether on the field or in it, the work pressures are similar. It can feel like there’s no shortage of scrutiny, others continually second-guess your decisions and there ...

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