08/30/2024
Just a reminder for those traveling north.
If you are not able to walk the Mighty Mac on Labor Day, there are several communities planning to celebrate on a much smaller scale.
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The Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police is a dynamic association, forever changing through the influence and actions of individual members who bring their expertise and an impetus for improvement in the criminal justice system. We believe that our concerted efforts will improve the police profession and the quality of life for the citizens of the great state of Michigan. Founded in 1924, the
MACP is governed by a 19 member Board of Directors, including a President, First Vice President, Second Vice President, Third Vice President, and Immediate Past President along with 14 district representatives representing all geographical areas of our state. Each association official holds office for one year but may be re-elected. The association is guided by its Constitution, and Article I, Sec. 2 provides for the purposes of the MACP: The purposes of the Association shall be to advance the science and art of police administration and crime prevention, to develop and disseminate approved administrative and technical practices and promote their use in police work, to foster police cooperation, unity of action, and the exchange of information and experience among police officers of this state, to bring about the recruitment and training in the police profession of qualified persons, to seek legislation of benefit to the citizens of the state or law enforcement in general, and to encourage adherence of all police officers to high professional standards of conduct. The Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police is incorporated as a 501.C (6) non-profit corporation. In addition to the MACP, a companion corporation, the Michigan Law Enforcement Educational Fund, Inc. The M.L.E.E.F, Inc. is a 501C (3) corporation which can accept tax deductible donations from individuals and corporations. The MACP enjoys an extremely active committee structure. Committees address specific law enforcement issues, provide awards, sponsor seminars, offer scholarships, create publications, formulate state-wide conferences and a whole gamut of activities in between. The MACP also appoints members as liaison to other state and federal organizations and to State of Michigan commissions.
08/30/2024
On behalf of the MACP, we wish you all a safe and Happy Labor Day. The MACP office will be closed on Monday, September 2nd.
08/30/2024
Our deepest condolences to the Dallas Police Department, Texas, for the loss Police Officer Darron Burks. Our prayers are with the family, friends, and colleagues of Officer Burks for their tragic loss.
Police Officer Darron Burks was shot and killed in his squad car at the 900 block of East Ledbetter Drive.
08/30/2024
Congratulations to the Township of Kalamazoo Police Department on earning your initial accreditation through the Michigan Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission.
08/29/2024
08/29/2024
On behalf of the MACP, we offer our condolences to the Metropolitan Police Department, District of Columbia, for the loss of Investigator Wayne David. Our thoughts and prayers are with Investigator David's family, colleagues, and friends.
Investigator Wayne David was shot and killed when a firearm he was recovering from a storm drain inadvertently discharged.
08/28/2024
Our sincere condolences to the San Diego Police Department, California, for the loss of Police Officer Austin Machitar. Our prayers are with the colleagues, family, and friends of Officer Machitar. Also, please keep his partner, Officer Martinez, in your thoughts and prayers as he remains in critical condition in the hospital.
Police Officer Austin Machitar was killed in a vehicle crash at 11:30 p.m. near the intersection of Doliva and Clairemont Mesa Boulevard.
08/26/2024
On behalf of the MACP, we offer our sincere condolences to the Carroll County Sheriff's Office, Georgia, for the loss of Investigator Taylor Bristow. Our prayers are with the family, colleagues, and friends of Investigator Bristow during this difficult time.
Investigator Taylor Bristow succumbed to a gunshot wound sustained three days earlier while serving a warrant related to a child sexual exploitation investigation.
08/25/2024
I stepped outside on this beautiful hot Sunday afternoon to see our local Meridian Township Police enjoying some fresh lemonade. A special thank you to our local law enforcement agency for supporting our community events big and small.
08/19/2024
On behalf of the MACP, we offer our sincere condolences to the Paulding County Sheriff's Office, Georgia, for the loss of Deputy Sheriff Brandon Cunningham. Our prayers are with the family, colleagues, and friends of Deputy Sheriff Cunningham for their loss.
Deputy Sheriff Brandon Cunningham was shot and killed while responding to a domestic call in Hiram.
08/13/2024
Congratulations Deputy Chief Kelleher and the Howell Police Department for receiving the Above and Beyond the Call of Duty Award for maintaining your Accredited Agency Status. Awesome achievement!
08/12/2024
On behalf of the MACP, we offer our condolences to the Fort Worth Police Department, Texas, for the loss of Sergeant Billy Randolph. Our prayers are with the friends and family of Sergeant Randolph.
Sergeant Billy Randolph was struck and killed at a crash scene on Interstate 35 near Sycamore School Road at 5:30 a.m.
08/12/2024
Our sincere condolences are with the Smyth County Sheriff's Office, Virginia, for the loss of Deputy Sheriff Hunter Reedy. Our prayers are with the family, friends, and colleagues of Deputy Sheriff Reedy for their tragic loss.
Deputy Sheriff Hunter Reedy was shot and killed while assisting officers from the Marion Police Department with a traffic stop at about 5:00 pm.
08/12/2024
Our condolences to the Summit Police Department, Mississippi, for the loss of Patrolman Troy Floyd. Our prayers are with the family, colleagues, and friends of Patrolman Floyd for their loss.
Patrolman Troy Floyd was shot and killed while conducting a checkpoint near W Railroad Avenue.
08/09/2024
The Detroit Tigers and the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF) are offering an end-of-summer “THANK YOU” offer for law enforcement. Each ticket purchased will include a specially designed Detroit Tigers Law Enforcement hat, as well as a donation to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund.
Join the Tigers on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at 1:10 PM at Comerica Park in Detroit as they take on the Los Angeles Angels.
Multiple Ticket Packages range from $35.00 to $62.00
More information and Order Form: https://nleomf.org/event/detroit-tigers-law-enforcement-offer/
For Groups of ten or more, please contact Detroit Tigers Representative Noah McKeon [email protected] or 313-471-3165.
08/05/2024
Our condolences to the Lake County Sheriff's Office, Florida, as they mourn the loss of Master Deputy Sheriff Bradley Michael Link. Our prayers are with the family and friends of Deputy Link as they mourn this tragic loss. We will continue to keep the two wounded deputies in our prayers as they recover from their injuries.
Master Deputy Sheriff Brad Link was shot and killed when he and other deputies responded to a disturbance at a home on Brookside Drive near County Road 439 in Eustis.
08/05/2024
Our sincere condolences to the Memphis Police Department, Tennessee, for the loss of Police Officer Demetrice Johnson. Our prayers are with the family and friends of Officer Johnson during this difficult time.
Police Officer Demetrice Johnson was killed in a vehicle crash at the intersection of Mississippi Boulevard and Danny Thomas Boulevard at about 3:00 am.
08/02/2024
Tue, Aug 6, 2024 - Check your local police agencies for any scheduled community activities.
07/27/2024
We offer our sincere condolences to the Lafayette Police Department, Louisiana, for the loss of Senior Corporal Segus R. Jolivette. Our prayers are with the family and friends of Corporal Jolivette as they mourn this tragic loss.
Senior Corporal Segus Jolivette was shot and killed during a hostage barricade at the 2500 block of Martin Luther King Boulevard in Jeanerette.
07/24/2024
Congratulations to the Hamburg Township Police Department on earning your recent accreditation through the MIchigan Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission.
07/23/2024
Congratulations on 30 years Chief Luke!
07/23/2024
Congratulations to the Saginaw Township Police Department on your MLEAC accreditation.
07/21/2024
It is with heavy hearts that we mourn the loss of Officer Mohamed Said of the Melvindale Police Department, who was tragically killed in the line of duty. The Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police extends our thoughts and prayers to Officer Said’s family, friends, and colleagues.
07/11/2024
07/06/2024
Our sincere condolences to the Cleveland Division of Police, Ohio, for the loss of Police Officer Jamieson Ritter, Our prayers are with the family, colleagues, and friends of Officer Ritter as they mourn this tragic loss. RIP Officer Ritter and thank you for your service.
Police Officer Jamieson Ritter was shot and killed at about 1:00 am while attempting to arrest a wanted subject in the 1500 block of East 80th Street.
07/04/2024
Have a safe and Happy 4th of July.
07/02/2024
Funeral Service information for Hillsdale County Sheriff's Office Deputy William “Bill” Butler.
Funeral Services for Deputy William "Bill" Butler
Public Information:
All general public and community members who plan to attend the funeral services for Deputy William “Bill “Butler on July 3, 2024, should plan to arrive early. Services will begin at 11:00 a.m. at the Hillsdale College Chapel. Public seating inside the chapel will stop at 10:45 a.m. All persons arriving after 10:45 a.m. will be directed to the Plaster Center where the ceremony will be simulcasted. Public parking can be found in lots 10, 25, 27, 28, 29, 30, 36, 37, 38 and 39 of Hillsdale College. Security personnel will assist with directing vehicles to the parking lots.
A police-escorted procession will take place immediately following the service. The procession will begin at the corner of Galloway Dr. and Hillsdale Rd. Southbound Hillsdale Rd. to Carleton Rd. then south on M-99 to E. Bacon St and Wolcott to the Lakeview Cemetery at 40 Bernard.
Please support the Hillsdale County Sheriff's Office and the family of Deputy Butler by lining the streets along the procession route. Procession times will vary but are expected to begin between 12:30 P.M. – 1:00 P.M.
Press will be directed to lot 11 of Hillsdale College north of the Dow Hotel and Conference Center. There will be a dedicated press area.
The family has requested no media inside the church. However, the service will be streamed live onhttps://vimeo.com/event/4425424/b9281eee70
It’s normal to fly flags at half-staff on the day of the funeral and Law Enforcement has asked that the flags be at half-staff in the City of Hillsdale.
06/28/2024
On behalf of the MACP, our deepest condolences to the Hillsdale County Sheriff's Office, Michigan, for the loss of Deputy Sheriff William Butler, Jr. Our prayers are with the colleagues, friends, and family of Deputy Sheriff Butler as they grieve this tragic loss.
Deputy Sheriff Bill Butler was shot and killed while assisting another deputy with a traffic stop near the intersection of Beecher and Lamb Road in Jefferson Township around 2:30 p.m.
06/02/2024
Our deepest condolences to the Gila River Police Department, Tribal Police, for the loss of Police Officer Joshua Briese. Our prayers are with the family and friends of Officer Briese for their tragic loss.
Police Officer Joshua Briese was shot and killed while responding to a disturbance call at 2:00 a.m. at a home in Santan, District 4 of the Gila River Indian Community.
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The Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police (MACP) recognized and celebrated its 100th Anniversary at our annual Summer Professional Development Conference. For a century the MACP has strived to be the voice of professional policing, while promoting excellence and trust in law enforcement. We are grateful for our dedicated association members, stakeholders, and community partners for your continued help and support.
It’s Peace Officers Memorial Day. Today is an opportunity to honor the fallen, support the families of those who have given the ultimate sacrifice, and acknowledge the ongoing commitment of those who serve. We grateful for all the professional Law Enforcment officers across the state who are making a positive difference in the communities they serve. THANK YOU! #Honor #Respect #Remember #NationalPoliceWeek #PeaceOfficersMemorialDay
The challenges associated with recruitment continue to have a negative impact on our profession. During the 2023 Winter Professional Development Conference, we introduced this recruitment video. This video is available for your agency to use/post (at no charge)! The video directs potential candidates to the MACP website to view current career opportunities. If you would like to add a job posting to the MACP website, you can do so by going to www.michiganpolicechiefs.org and clicking on the "JOBS" tab.
Wishing You A Safe & Happy New Year! Hoping your celebration won’t include these kind of party lights! #michiganlawenforcement #DriveSoberOrGetPulledOver
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