MARQUETTE -- Ten Michigan State Police troopers from Upper Peninsula posts have been working in Saginaw this summer, aimed at combating major crimes in that area. U.P. troopers work alongside local agencies, handling murders, sexual assaults, and robberies.
Captain John Halpin, District Commander for the U.P., says Saginaw residents appreciate the extra support. Halpin says it's important to assist in statewide efforts.
"Everybody's under a budget constraint right now, so any bodies and boots we can put on the ground to help answer calls for service are great," said Halpin.
Local agencies, like the Marquette and Alger County Sheriff's Departments, helped cover patrols when the state police are short personnel.
There are four troopers currently working downstate and will be done at the end of September.
The deployment plan will be reassessed by the Governor's office after they return.
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