Gov. Whitmer’s FY27 Budget Keeps Michiganders Safe

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July 29, 2026  

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Gov. Whitmer’s FY27 Budget Keeps Michiganders Safe

Builds on nearly $2 billion of investments in public safety and first responders

LANSING, Mich.—Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed her eighth balanced, bipartisan budget earlier this month, which delivers on the kitchen table issues that Michiganders face every day. The FY27 budget continues her administration’s commitment to strengthening public safety with critical investments in law enforcement, first responders, victim support services, emergency preparedness, and community safety programs. Building on seven previous bipartisan budgets and nearly $2 billion in public safety investments, this budget supports the people who protect Michigan communities and provides local partners with the resources they need to keep families safe.  

“Keeping Michiganders and our communities safe has always been a top priority, and I’m proud that this budget continues the work we’ve done to make Michigan a safer, stronger state,” said Governor Whitmer. “For seven and a half years, we’ve stood with the people who keep us safe and made historic investments in law enforcement, first responders, and community programs that support Michigan families. This budget builds on that progress by ensuring our communities have the resources they need, our public safety professionals have the support they deserve, and we continue moving Michigan forward together.” 

“Governor Whitmer has made a commitment to investing in public safety and this budget delivers on that,” said Col. James F. Grady II, director of the MSP. “Every Michigander should be able to safely enjoy what makes our state great like gathering with friends outdoors, relaxing inside of your home and driving along rural roads and city streets. We are fortunate to have maintained the resources needed to support our public safety mission.”  

This budget includes zero layoffs and a reflection of a substantial 20% pay increase for troopers and sergeants that began October 1, 2025. Ongoing investments into the MSP have increased by more than $250 million during Governor Whitmer’s administration. 

Budget investments that support public safety also include: 

• $10 million for a new trooper school to recruit, train, and graduate 50 new troopers. 

• $1.9 million to maintain the MSP Victim Support Program, which supports victims early in their interactions with the criminal justice system while also building partnerships with community organizations in support of victim advocacy. The Victim Support Program has served more than 4,600 individuals since the program began in 2020. 

• $1.7 million to support the OK2Say student safety program, which allows people to confidentially report potential harm or criminal activities directed at students, school employees and schools. The OK2Say program has received more than 70,000 tips since the program’s inception.  

• $50 million to sustain public safety revenue sharing to counties, cities, villages and townships to enhance public safety and prevent violent crime. 

• $10 million deposit into the Disaster and Emergency Contingency Fund to support immediate response and recovery activities in the event of a disaster or emergency.   

• $23 million to support county prosecutor operations and staffing in an effort to reduce the per attorney caseload. 

• $10 million for the Public Safety Academy Assistance Program administered by the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards. The Public Safety Academy Assistance Program has been providing scholarships to law enforcement agencies across Michigan since 2022 to assist with the costs of training new police recruits.  

• $11.3 million to support in-service training for more than 18,700 law enforcement officers.  

• $1 million for upgrades to the Michigan Public Safety Communications System, which is Michigan’s statewide emergency communications system that keeps more than 2,630 public safety agencies across the state connected. 

• $2.2 million in support of the Prosecuting Attorney's Coordinating Council. 

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