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I would invite you to explore our site to learn more about the various aspects of our community services, law enforcement related activities and the mission of The Traffic Squad.
The Traffic Squad is an all volunteer unit serving the citizens of Kent County since 1917 making us one of the oldest organizations of its kind in the country. We function under the auspices of the Kent County Sheriff’s Department and Sheriff Lawrence A. Stelma.
We count among our past and present members some of West Michigan finest citizens, including Gerald R. Ford, Sr., who was Captain in 1936 and 1937 and just happens to be the father of President Gerald R. Ford, Jr.
This long tradition of service and leadership lives on today. As needs change in the law enforcement community, our efforts and services are also evolving and expanding to address these needs. To meet these increasing demands, The Squad continues to recruit qualified men and women who have a strong interest in law enforcement oriented community service and are able to meet the rigorous personal and ethical standards required of individuals active in law enforcement.
It is the mission of The Traffic Squad to:
1. Offer an opportunity for residents of Kent County and West Michigan who have an interest in law enforcement to be of service to the community in a variety of ways that are oriented around law enforcement and public safety.
2. Provide trained auxiliary law enforcement personnel to assist the Kent County Sheriff’s Department when additional officers are needed to assist with patrol duties on the road, in the parks or with the marine unit.
3. Provide trained auxiliary law enforcement personnel to assist the Kent County Sheriff’s Department and all Kent County Area Law Enforcement Agencies when additional manpower is needed for emergencies, disasters, special events or high security details.
If your interests fit the profile above, please continue on to learn more about us. If you have questions, are interested in having a further discussion regarding The Traffic Squad or are interested in membership, please feel free to contact me via telephone at (616) 632-6181 ext, 4219 or email at
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Best regards,
Donley G. De Groot, Captain
The Kent County Sheriff’s Department Traffic Squad.
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