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Rapid City Man Arrested for Aggravated Possession of Child Sexually Abusive Material

March 27, 2026

The Michigan State Police (MSP) Computer Crimes Unit, Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force is announcing the arrest of David Michael Rauch, 38 of Rapid City, for a...

State Emergency Operations Center Activates Ahead of Severe Weather Expected Across Michigan

March 15, 2026

Governor Gretchen Whitmer activated the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) today due to the threat of significant weather impacts across Michigan. “This morning, I ...

State Offices Closed in Upper Peninsula and Across Northern Michigan Due to Extreme Weather

March 15, 2026

Governor Gretchen Whitmer has closed all nonessential state office buildings across the 15 Upper Peninsula counties and 13 Northern Michigan counties until 6 a.m. Tuesday, March...

Statewide Tornado Drill Scheduled for March 18

March 13, 2026

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has declared March 15-21 as Michigan’s Severe Weather Awareness Week, and the Michigan State Police, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Divis...

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    Help us celebrate our 109th birthday by coloring our MSP Shield!

    The Michigan State Police is inviting students in grades kindergarten through sixth grade to help us celebrate the department’s 109th anniversary by coloring a custom Michigan State Police shield. We can’t wait to see your creative and colorful creations!

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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 ...

Troopers Support 2026 Special Olympics Michigan State Winter Games

January 30, 2026

The temperature hovered in the teens for the 2026 Special Olympics Michigan State Winter Games, but the chilly weather didn’t dampen the spirits of the athletes or volunte...

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 ...

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