The Michigan State Police has completed the Trust Building Campaign Pledge, a certification program from the International Association of Chiefs of Police designed to strengthen relationships between officers and the communities they serve.
The MSP entered the pledge in August 2024 and completed it in July 2026, finishing the 36-month program ahead of schedule. The pledge requires agencies to focus on six key areas: bias-free policing, use of force, leadership and culture, recruitment and hiring, retention, victim services and community relations.
By completing the program, the MSP affirmed it had established policies and trainings, conducted assessments and developed strategies to encourage positive community-police partnerships that promote safe interactions and improve quality of life for residents.
"We pledged to address what we could do better to serve the people we interact with," said Col. James F. Grady II, director of the MSP. "This process confirmed we already had much of the necessary foundation in place with set standards for de-escalation, use of force, and mental health training. Through this process we were able to focus on bridging gaps particularly with the work we are doing in Michigan's diverse communities."