The following is a statement by Col. Peter Munoz, Director of the Michigan State Police:
The Michigan State Police is pleased to announce it is recalling 28 laid-off troopers using federal funds available through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). The troopers will be recalled based on seniority, effective Jan. 11, 2010. The returning troopers will be placed back at their previous work sites.
Due to declining state revenues, 100 troopers were laid off on June 28, 2009. Fifty-five troopers previously returned to work on Nov. 16, 2009. Fifteen troopers remain on layoff.
The addition of these troopers will bring at-post trooper staffing to 1,026 troopers.
Source: News release from the Michigan State Police
