Category From the Desk of Sheriff Abbott

Congratulations to Deputy Kyle Gabrielse and Deputy Cory Delich for being selected to be our newest members of our SWAT Team. Tryouts and interviews were done for internal candidates as well as external candidates from other agencies. No question these two will do a great job on the team.

Members of Our Office of Domestic Preparedness attended the 9th Annual North American Active Assailant Conference in Troy, Mi. It is the largest event of its kind and was attended by law enforcement, fire departments, emergency medical services, corporate security, emergency management, and other stakeholders responsible for active violence prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery. They were given a wealth of information that aids them in doing their jobs at a high level.

Uniform Response handled an Assault in Progress in Bangor Township. One of the Deputy’s that responded was sucker punched and injured during the incident. The suspect in the incident was lodged.

Our Narcotic Detectives received information on the location of a Wanted Felon in Possession of a Handgun. Detectives were able to locate him in a vehicle he was a passenger in and conducted a traffic stop on it for a traffic violation in Waverly Township.

Uniform Response handled a Break-in call in Geneva Township. Upon investigation, it wasn’t a break-in, but a civil complaint. One of the individuals involved had a bench warrant for their arrest, so they were lodged on it.

his past Wednesday was Administrative Professionals Day. I’d like to give a shout out to ours here at the office. They are good at what they do, very professional, and always leaves a positive experience with those in the public that has had contact with them at our office.

Uniform Response did their yearly Defensive Tactics Training/Updates this week. They go over different tactics, scenario’s, hands on moves and practice, new legal updates, etc.