It is hard to believe that my term as MACP President is coming to an end.  It seems like just last month that I was sworn in as your 83rd President.  Time truly does fly. As I have watched prior Presidents end their terms one statement would continually come up.  That is, that it was an honor to serve as MACP President. Having now had the experience I would certainly share in that belief.  It has been an honor.
     Without a doubt it has been a very busy and a very active year that literally began on Election Day. I have had the opportunity to travel the state and meet with many of our members and to represent the MACP with many of our constituent organizations on a variety of topics.
     Unfortunately, many of the lingering problems facing law enforcement continue to live on.  The fight to obtain sufficient revenue sharing dollars remains a struggle to try to just maintain what we have.  With the Governor’s latest executive order it appears that another cut to revenue sharing is on the horizon, adding to the challenges that we have in keeping our communities safe.  With Michigan’s ongoing budgetary woes and the seeming unwillingness of the Legislature to address the State’s structural budget deficit, in any meaningful way, we will continue to struggle to identify dedicated funding sources to support MCOLES and CJIS.
     As budgets continue to become tighter and tighter, all of us in the law enforcement community now, more than ever, have to close ranks and find ways for all facets of the law enforcement community to come together and seek common ground on budgetary initiatives that we all can support.  We need to come together in solidarity and speak with one voice as the law enforcement community, and to present to the legislature funding initiatives and solutions for such basic public safety needs as MCOLES, LEIN funding and statewide access to 800mhz radio interoperability.
     Upon reflection, this has been an exciting and active year with plenty of challenges and plenty of issue to confront.  During the year we accomplished much, but as always there is still more to be done.  I am confident in the future of the MACP and look forward to the leadership that Chief Larry Hrinik will bring as he assumes the helm of the MACP.
     I would like to thank the Board of Directors and the Chairpersons of the various MACP committees for their support on a number of issues.  This truly is a highly professional and dedicated group of individuals.  I also want to thank Tom Hendrickson and Jamie Foster for their guidance and support.  I would be remiss if I did not also thank and acknowledge KayCe Parsons from the Jackson Police Department who labors quietly and invisibly behind the scenes to keep our Legislative Committee informed and on track.  As leaders, we are only as good as the people around us.
     Finally, I want to thank my wife Stephanie who has been beside me every step of the way and shared in both the highs and lows of a thirty-five year law enforcement career. When I took office last year I said that I never imagined that my career would lead me to the Presidency of what I believe is the premier professional law enforcement organization in the State.  I would not have been able to enjoy the career and the successes that I have had without her support.
     It has truly, truly been an honor to have been afforded the opportunity to serve as your President.  I thank you for the opportunity, your confidence and your support.  I hope that I have served you well.
 

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