Message from the Executive Director
40 years and still growing
By Fred Timpner, MAP Executive Director
Forty years ago this month (December 2023), several local police agencies came together to form a new law enforcement Union. Out of that meeting, the Michigan Association of Police and the Michigan Association of Public Employees were formed. Shortly thereafter, the Michigan Association of Fire Fighters was also created.
As a new Union, MAP was established based upon the following bedrock principles:
- Honesty
- Transparency
- Respect
- Service
- Every local unit, regardless of size, has a seat on the Executive Board of the Union.
- The Union will be guided by the understanding that the Union works for the members, not the members working for the Union.
- Labor Relations Training will be provided to members and their local leaders.
Mark your calendars for 2024 Carl Parsell Memorial Golf Outing
Spring is in the air and it’s time to plan for a relaxing and fun-filled day on the golf course.
Save the date for the 34th Annual Carl Parsell Memorial Golf Outing scheduled for Thursday, June 13, 2024 at The Links of Novi.
Please check back in April for more event details.
Good luck to this year’s Carl Parsell Scholarship applicants!
MAP would like to thank everyone who took the time to submit 2024 Carl Parsell Scholarship applications and wish you good luck! The application period has closed for the 2024-2025 academic year.
In March and April, the Scholarship Selection Committee will review applications and complete the selections of scholarship recipients in May. Carl Parsell Scholarship recipients will be notified by June 1, 2024.
The maximum award per student is $2,500 and scholarship funds are sent directly to the recipient’s college or university in July or August.
Presidential primary election results, plan to meet with legislators, FY 2025 state budget proceedings
President Biden won Michigan’s Democratic primary election Feb. 27 with 81% of the vote. The uncommitted vote was 13.2% with over 100,368 voters casting ballots for the Democratic party without selecting a specific Democratic candidate.
Former President Donald Trump won 68% of the Republican party vote with former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley taking 26.5% of the vote. Three percent of Republicans who voted cast their ballots as uncommitted.
National Police Week - May 12-18, 2024
National Police Week 2024 events are being announced and it's time to register to attend the Washington D.C. events. Those planning to attend in person must complete online registration by 4:30 p.m. Central Time on March 29. Other deadlines have been set to volunteer and participate in indiviudal events.
In 1962, President John F. Kennedy proclaimed May 15th as National Peace Officers Memorial Day and the calendar week in which May 15th falls, National Police Week. National Police Week pays special recognition to those law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others.
Listed below are the events planned at the national level in Washington D.C. as well as Michigan, honoring those who died in the line of duty. Many events will take place before the official dates of National Police Week May 12-18, 2024. Please note the registration deadlines: