The City of Marysville will be getting $75,000 as part of a larger $1 million program to support officers and public safety across Michigan. The grants are part of a plan to increase public safety. Marysville was one of eleven municipalities that received grants, in addition to a grant to the Michigan State Police.
The City of Marysville’s grant is for supporting law enforcement in seeking accreditation, as are the grants given to several other cities.
The Michigan State Police received a grant of over $182,000 to support de-escalation training.
De-escalation programs improve communication when police and civilians have an encounter. The strategy helps officers maintain security, prevent crime, and advance community policing.
Colonel Joe Gasper, director of the Michigan State Police said, “At the core of de-escalation is communication. Our troopers and the communities we serve benefit when we improve how we approach and treat each other. “
The grants are awarded through the United States Department of Justice’s Community Development De-Escalation program.
Reporting for WGRT – Jennie McClelland
