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Divisions

Divisions

Divisions

Biometrics and Identification

The Biometrics and Identification Division (BID) was formed in 2011 for its strong emphasis on the sciences and technologies critical to public safety. Michigan was the first state agency to establish a dedicated biometrics division. In the last decade, the division has progressed to include the specialty areas of polygraph, forensic audio/video analysis, ten-print and palmprint identification, facial identification, forensic art, and DNA. 

Commercial Vehicle Enforcement

The motor carrier officers of the Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division (CVED) conduct road patrol activities focused on commercial vehicle enforcement. Additional responsibilities include conducting federal compliance reviews and investigations, school bus inspections, and conducting safety audits. CVED's Regulatory and Credentialing Section is responsible for insurance and safety regulations of intrastate for-hire motor carriers, as well as regulating rate and consumer protection of intrastate motor carriers of household goods. 

Criminal Justice Information Center

The Criminal Justice Information Center (CJIC) is responsible for the administration of legislatively mandated programs and central repositories for criminal histories, sex offenders, pistol registrations, concealed pistol licenses, local case management, traffic crashes, and crime data.

Emergency Management & Homeland Security

The Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division (EMHSD) is responsible for assisting local jurisdictions with response and recovery efforts for natural and man-made disasters and serves as the state’s liaison with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The EMHSD also maintains Michigan’s Emergency Management Plan.

Forensic Science

The Forensic Science Division (FSD) comprises seven forensic laboratories located throughout the state, employing state-of-the-art technology to assist police agencies with evidence analysis in the areas of biology/DNA, firearms and tool marks, trace evidence/questioned documents, toxicology, bloodstain pattern analysis, latent prints, and controlled substances, as well as crime scene response and processing.

Grants and Community Services

The Grants and Community Services Division (GCSD) oversees the department’s community outreach efforts, including the MSP Angel Program for persons seeking treatment for drug dependency. The GCSD also provides guidance and oversight for federal, state, and private grants available to criminal justice agencies.

Intelligence Operations

The Intelligence Operations Division (IOD) includes the Michigan Intelligence Operations Center for Homeland Security (MIOC), Michigan’s fusion center; the Operations Section, which coordinates and deploys MSP’s resources statewide 24 hours a day, seven days a week; the Cyber Section, consisting of  Michigan Cyber Command Center, Computer Crimes Unit, and Michigan Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force; and MSP’s four Regional Communications Centers (RCC), which are located in Lansing, Detroit, Gaylord, and Negaunee.

Office of Highway Safety Planning

The Office of Highway Safety Planning (OHSP) administers state and federal highway safety-related grant programs with funding from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the Michigan Truck Safety Fund, and the Secondary Road Patrol and Accident Prevention Program.

Special Investigation

The Special Investigation Division (SID) consists of the Field Resources Section, Narcotics Investigation Section, Fraud Investigation Section, and Marijuana and Tobacco Investigation Section.

Special Operations

The Special Operations Division (SOD) houses the department’s specialty teams including the Emergency Support Team, Marine Services Team, Aviation Unit, Canine Unit, Bomb Squad, and Traffic Crash Reconstruction Unit. Additionally, this division includes the Executive Protection Section and the state properties security officers who provide security at state-owned buildings in Lansing and at the Secondary Complex.

State 911 Committee

The State 911 Office is responsible for the State 911 Dispatcher Training Program and funds. The office also coordinates the work of the State 911 Committee (SNC), which promotes the successful development, implementation, and operation of Michigan’s 911 systems.

Training

The Training Division supports the department and the criminal justice community through educational programs at MSP’s Training Academy in Dimondale and various off-site locations around the state. This division is responsible for conducting MSP recruit schools for new enforcement members and in-service trainings for current members.