On April 19, 2017 the Michigan State Police will observe 100 years of service to the citizens of Michigan.

It was April 19, 1917 the Michigan Department of State Police began as a temporary, wartime emergency force.  On April 19, 1917 Governor Albert Sleeper created the Michigan State Troops Permanent Force.

On  December 22, 2016 Troopers switched to the Campaign style hat which was the type of uniform hat the original enforcement members of the Michigan State Police wore until the early 1920s ,when they switched to the garrison hat which has now been retired. 

Pictured is Trooper Brian Roderick with the Hastings Detachment.