MARSHAL, MI (WTVB) – The Michigan State Police (MSP) Marshall Post is receiving eight new troopers this summer as part of an unprecedented staffing influx aimed at restoring 24-hour patrols.
The new personnel are part of a broader state law enforcement recruitment push to address critical manpower shortages across Michigan. The arrival of these eight recruits marks a substantial increase for the regional post, which historically receives no more than five new graduates at any given time.
The deployment of these additional troopers will directly benefit Branch County, alongside neighboring Calhoun and St. Joseph counties.
Previously, severe staffing deficits forced the Marshall Post to operate with just 17 troopers, a shortage that left the area without active state police coverage during early morning hours and required a heavy reliance on local sheriff’s departments.
MSP saw a major drop in troopers beginning in 2020, with low recruitment and high retirements,
With the newly trained troopers entering the field this month following their specialized academy training, the post will successfully re-establish consistent, around-the-clock emergency response and highway safety patrols for Branch County residents.
Recruits were part of MSP’s 150th graduating class May 22. They are now in the process of completing their 17 week field training before beginning solo road patrols later this summer.
After graduation and field training, annual base pay for a new troopers is around $67,000, not including overtime or premiums.
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