Message from the Executive Director
40 years and still growing
By Fred Timpner, MAP Executive Director
Forty years ago this month (December 2023), several local police agencies came together to form a new law enforcement Union. Out of that meeting, the Michigan Association of Police and the Michigan Association of Public Employees were formed. Shortly thereafter, the Michigan Association of Fire Fighters was also created.
As a new Union, MAP was established based upon the following bedrock principles:
- Honesty
- Transparency
- Respect
- Service
- Every local unit, regardless of size, has a seat on the Executive Board of the Union.
- The Union will be guided by the understanding that the Union works for the members, not the members working for the Union.
- Labor Relations Training will be provided to members and their local leaders.
House elections April 16th, redrawn House districts approved, update lobby registration with Karoub
Elections to fill two vacant House seats will be held April 16th, determining if Democrats or Republicans will control of the chamber for the rest of the year. The House is currently split evenly by party 54-54. The vacancies are in House Districts 13 and 25 where Democratic Representatives stepped down after winning their mayoral races.
When legislators return after spring break during the week of April 9, finalizing the state’s fiscal year 2025 budget will be a priority since the deadline to submit the budget bills to the Governor is July 1.
Sterling Heights PD trains with Kansas police department to help prevent drug overdoses
Excerpted from CBS News Detroit
Sterling Heights Police Department shared tips and new tactics with officers from a Kansas police department in an effort to reduce drug overdoses in both cities.
Overland Park Police Officers traveled to Sterling Heights Police Department in March 2024 for dual agency training to share new methods to slow down the rise in drug overdoses since 2020, according to CBS News Detroit.
Both departments serve communities of similar sizes and demographics.
MCOLES hiring Human Resources Developer, applications due by April 6
Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) is hiring a Human Resources Developer with applications being accepted through April 6, 2024.
The Human Human Resources Developer 9-12 position is in the Career Development Section. Applicants are being considered with concentration on some of the following: law enforcement experience, applying and understanding a job task analysis (JTA) for continuing professional education, and knowledge in statistical analysis and methodologies for application in research and reporting.
The application process is through NeoGov and there are supplemental questions for the applicant to expand on their specific experience.
Click here for more details and to apply by the April 6th deadline.
For questions regarding this open position on Commission staff, please contact Career Development Section Manager Leon Boyer by email at
National Police Week - May 12-18, 2024
National Police Week 2024 events are being announced and it's time to register to attend the Washington D.C. events. Those planning to attend in person must complete online registration by 4:30 p.m. Central Time on March 29. Other deadlines have been set to volunteer and participate in indiviudal events.
In 1962, President John F. Kennedy proclaimed May 15th as National Peace Officers Memorial Day and the calendar week in which May 15th falls, National Police Week. National Police Week pays special recognition to those law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others.
Listed below are the events planned at the national level in Washington D.C. as well as Michigan, honoring those who died in the line of duty. Many events will take place before the official dates of National Police Week May 12-18, 2024. Please note the registration deadlines: