2017
Officers and their families and friends are encouraged to attend the 4th Annual Officer Hammond Memorial Hockey Game in honor of fallen Detroit Police Officer Myron Jarrett on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017.
Officer Jarrett was was killed by a hit-and-run driver during a traffic stop Oct. 28, 2016. Proceeds from the $10 game tickets will benefit Officer Jarrett's family.
Click here for more information on the game and spread the word to help his family.
MAP union members and their families are invited to apply for The Carl Parsell Scholarship Fund. Applicants must submit their fully completed, signed application by March 1, 2017.
To qualify, candidates must be permanent residents of the State of Michigan and be a member of MAP or immediate relation to a member of MAP. Candidates must have completed a high school education or its equivalent, on or prior to June 30, 2017.
The mission of The Carl Parsell Scholarship Fund is to assist members and their families who are motivated to improve society by enhancing their future careers through a college education. Carl Parsell Scholarships are awarded to deserving college bound students who desire assistance with their college tuition.
Carl Parsell Scholarships may be used to cover a portion of educational expenses, including tuition, living expenses, and other required fees during the 2017-2018 school year. Scholars may use the award to attend any United States accredited university, college, community college, junior college, two or four year accredited degree-granting institution, or vocational training institution that grants a certification or license. Funds derived from The Carl Parsell Memorial Scholarship Golf Outing determine the number of scholarships to be awarded annually. The maximum award available per student is $2,500.
Click on the Scholarship tab on the MAP website to apply and for more information. For questions, contact Julie Palmquist at the MAP office at (248) 509-7158 or via email at
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is the premier law enforcement agency tasked with securing our nation’s borders while facilitating legitimate travel and trade. CBP is the largest law enforcement component in the Department of Homeland Security and is currently hiring Border Patrol Agents. This position has many openings along the southwest border. To learn more about this position or submit your application, please follow the link to the https://www.usajobs.gov
A career with CBP offers the full range of Federal benefits including health and life insurance, paid vacation, sick leave, and retirement. In addition, CBP may offer some candidates the added incentive of student loan repayment.
All positions require U.S. citizenship and the successful completion of a full background investigation and polygraph.
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
• Be between the ages of 18 and 37. Honorably discharged Veterans that do not meet the maximum age requirement of 40 may be eligible for an age waiver under the Veterans' Recruitment Appointment (VRA) (https://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/shav/)
• Be a U.S. citizen and a resident for the past three years.
• Have a valid state driver’s license.
• Pass a thorough background investigation, polygraph test, medical examination, fitness test and drug test.
Individuals looking for important and rewarding work and an opportunity to serve their country are encouraged to consider career opportunities with U.S. Customs and Border Protection. To learn more about CBP, please visit www.cbp.gov/careers
Applications will be accepted for this position until April 7, 2017. For additional information not found on the above links, please contact Brett Laug, DTM Pre-Employment Activities,at
Enjoy 18 holes of golf with refreshments on the course, lunch and steak dinner while benefitting local scholars at the 27th Annual Carl Parsell Memorial Scholarship Golf Outing on Thursday, June 8, 2017 at the Links of Novi.
Reservations are accepted on first-come first-serve basis. The cost for individuals is $110 or $440 for a foursome. Anyone wishing to sponsor a hole may do so for $250. The event includes over $4,000 in gifts and prizes. All donations are tax deductible.
Click here for more information and to print registration and sponsorship form, which are due by May 22, 2017.
The proceeds from the golf outing are used for the direct funding of the Michigan Association of Police (MAP), Michigan Association of Public Employees (MAPE), and Michigan Association of Fire Fighters (MAFF) Carl Parsell Memorial Scholarship Fund. The fund was established in honor of Carl Parsell, a pioneer of the law enforcement union movement. This year at least $7,500 will be awarded on behalf of the fund for continued education. Since the fund's establishment, over $100,000 in scholarships have been awarded.
Questions can be directed to the MAP/MAPE/MAFF office at (248) 509-7158.
The Detroit Tigers and Major League Baseball with the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund are hosting the 6th annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Night at Comerica Park in downtown Detroit on Wednesday, June 7, 2017.
The Detroit Tigers and the Memorial Fund have teamed up to show their appreciation for the men and women of Michigan who serve as law enforcement officers, corrections officers, public safety and first responders. Public safety personnel, their friends, family and the general public are invited to the game between the Tigers and the Los Angeles Angels at 7:10 p.m.
Discounted Ticket Packages start at $30.00 and every ticket includes a limited edition Detroit Tigers Law Enforcement Challenge Coin and a $10.00 donation to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund:
Ticket package includes:
Upper Box Infield Ticket
Upper Reserved Infield
Mezzanine
Upper Grandstand
Click here for more information and to order tickets.
For groups of 15 or more please contact Betsy Bouillon at