Organizational Structure

Founded in 1924, the MACP is governed by an 18 member Board of Directors, including a President, First Vice President, Second Vice President, and Past President along with 14 district representatives representing all geographical areas of our state. Each association official holds office for one year but may be re-elected. The association is guided by its Constitution, and Article I, Sec. 2 provides for the purposes of the MACP:

"The purposes of the Association shall be to advance the science and art of police administration and crime prevention, to develop and disseminate approved administrative and technical practices and promote their use in police work, to foster police cooperation, unity of action, and the exchange of information and experience among police officers of this state, to bring about the recruitment and training in the police profession of qualified persons, to seek legislation of benefit to the citizens of the state or law enforcement in general, and to encourage adherence of all police officers to high professional standards of conduct."

The Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police is incorporated as a 501.C (6) non-profit corporation. In addition to the MACP, a companion corporation, the Michigan Law Enforcement Educational Fund, Inc. is utilized by MACP committees to fund their activities. The M.L.E.E.F, Inc. is a 501.C (3) corporation which can accept tax deductible donations from individuals and corporations.

The MACP enjoys an extremely active committee structure. Committees address specific law enforcement issues, provide awards, sponsor seminars, offer scholarships, create publications, formulate state-wide conferences and a whole gamut of activities in between. The MACP also appoints members as liaison to other state and federal organizations and to State of Michigan commissions.

Membership

Membership in the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police is largely open ended. Membership categories are available from Active-Voting (i.e. Chiefs of Police) to Associate (civilians interested in law enforcement). However, each membership application must be sponsored by a current MACP member and be approved by the Board of Directors. Members enjoy a wide array of benefits such as discounts on conference fees, complimentary monthly newsletters, availability of association products and publications to free membership in the MACP Listserv, our closed computer network utilized by over 300 police departments to exchange information and provide administrative assistance.

The Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police is a dynamic association – forever changing through the influence and actions of individual members who bring their expertise and an impetus for improvement in the criminal justice system. We believe that our concerted efforts will improve the police profession and the quality of life for the citizens of the great state of Michigan.

Training

Two of the largest statewide conferences every year are the MACP Mid-Winter Training Conference and Exposition and the Annual (summer) Training Conference and Exposition. The Mid-Winter conference draws over 600 participants with over 100 exhibits and provides extensive, concurrent law enforcement training programs. It is an intensive two and a half days scheduled in early February of each year that all law enforcement professionals look forward to. The Annual (summer) Conference features a northern resort venue in late June each year. The three-day conference provides training and exhibits, two award banquets and numerous recreational opportunities. The casual nature of summer conference encourages the attendance of spouses and families.