January 2019, the Director of the MSP is Colonel Joseph Gasper. He was appointed to the position of Director by Governor Gretchen Whitmer and was preceded by Col. Kriste Kibbey Etue. Recruits must complete an intensive twenty-six week training academy prior to being confirmed as a Trooper. The paramilitaristic, residential school is held at the MSP Training Academy in Lansing, MI. Troopers are issued the Glock 17 Gen 5 9mm handgun for their sidearm. Budget The State Police Budget for 2009-2010 fiscal year is US$527.3 million, an increase of 5.5 million from the previous year. For the 2018-19 fiscal year, the MSP had a budget of $738.1 million. For the 2020-21 fiscal year, the governor recommended a budget of $735.6 million. Controversies In the Chris Hansen show To Catch A Predator, It was revealed that certain predators were Michigan State Troopers and Corrections Officers. Department rank structure The MSP uses a paramilitary ranking system, as follows (from highest to lowest rankings): Demographics The demographics of the Michigan State Police force, as of March 2015: Male: 91.7% Female: 8.3% White: 84% African-American/Black: 6.1% Hispanic: 3% Native American: 2% See also List of law enforcement agencies in Michigan Michigan Department of State Police v. Sitz Will v. Michigan Department of State Police General: State police State patrol Highway patrol References External links Fallen Officers of the Michigan State Police MSP Post locations and district boundaries as of March 27, 2013 Connect With Us on Social Media MSP post coverage by county as of April 2020 State law enforcement agencies of Michigan Government agencies established in 1917 1917 establishments in Michigan