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Dangerously Cold Temperatures Expected Across Michigan

January 22, 2026

A powerful arctic cold front is forecasted to move across the state in the coming days, ushering in frigid temperatures and high winds leading to dangerous wind chills. The Mich...

Competitive Grant Applications Open for Programs Supporting Cold Case Investigations and Critical Incident Mapping

January 20, 2026

The Michigan State Police (MSP) Grants and Community Services Division (GCSD) is accepting applications for two separate public safety grant programs made possible through fundi...

Saginaw Resident Arrested for Aggravated Possession of Child Sexually Abusive Material

January 14, 2026

The Michigan State Police (MSP) Computer Crimes Unit, Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force is announcing the arrest of Luke Patrick Young, 26 of Saginaw, for aggra...

State Police Motor Carrier Officers Join Forces to Combat Human Trafficking

January 08, 2026

During the month of January, which is National Human Trafficking Awareness Month, Michigan State Police (MSP) motor carrier officers are teaming up with officers from across the...

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MSP Canine Unit Adds Seven New Detection Dogs

November 12, 2025

Sometimes the most helpful investigative resource has paws and an exceptionally strong sense of smell. “Whether sweeping a building for explosives, digging through a fire ...

State Police Revamps Fire Investigator Training to Enhance Learning Experience; Applications for 2026 Open Now

November 06, 2025

Before Spl/Sgt. Jeff Hoyt was a cop, he was a firefighter. “I chose a career with a Michigan State Police because the department has a dedicated Fire Investigation Unit. ...

The Silent Struggle: MSP's Response to Supporting Officers' Mental Health

September 03, 2025

When a Michigan first responder was asked nearly 16 years ago about how he processed witnessing the death of a child who died by smoke inhalation, his response was characteristi...

Marine Services Members Trained in Swiftwater Rescue

August 21, 2025

Using highline rope systems and contact rescues techniques in turbulent, fast-moving water is not common for members of the Michigan State Police (MSP) Marine Services Team (MST...

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