This work will require intermittent lane closures between Park Lake Road and Oak Point Court. The investment strategy is aimed at fixes that result in longer useful lives and improve the condition of the state's infrastructure.įor project news and updates, subscribe to the M-43 project e-mail list. Gretchen Whitmer's Rebuilding Michigan program to rebuild the state highways and bridges that are critical to the state's economy and carry the most traffic. Work will update CATA bus stop access throughout the corridor, complete Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ramp safety improvements, add pedestrian refuge islands to key crossings, and resurface M-43 between Marsh Road and Park Lake Road.įunding for this project is made possible by Gov. MDOT is investing approximately $12 million to perform resurfacing and drainage improvements on M-43. This work is part of MDOT's ongoing improvements on M-43 between Park Lake Road and Oak Point Court. The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will resume improvements on the M-43 (Grand River Avenue) project in Okemos. “It’s really ingrained in the culture of our department and what we’ve been doing in the community of Meridian Township, this is just an extension of us forming relationships with the community and helping them learn about us and also learning about them as well,” McCready said.LANSING, Mich. Meridian Townships website / Meridian TownshipImage of the Uniform Division of Meridian Township Police DepartmentĬonnecting with the community is very important to Meridian Township’s police department. “It’s really the beginning of a relationship, by meeting us people feel more comfortable coming to us if they have any questions or ideas,” McCready said. 30 as well as a Youth Academy for high school-aged students starting in February. The Citizens academy is not the only community-based activity the Meridian Township Police Department does, they will also have a Halloween open house Oct. “The connection between Citizens and the law enforcement is really important in understanding how we do our jobs and understanding what they expect from us,” said Ken Plaga, Meridian Township Police Chief. The program started in 1999 as a way for the police department to better serve the community. “Rather than just getting their knowledge from what they see on TV they get training from an officer that specializes In each of these areas,” Grillo said. Katie ReichelThis flyer lists the special topics that will be covered in Meridian’s Citizens’ Academy. This allows participants to get one-on-one time where they are able to ask questions and gain a deeper understanding of the police workings. At the end of the academy the community members participating will have the chance to do a ride-along with a police officer. Participants will be getting hands-on training on specialty topics including Criminal investigations, narcotics and several other items listed below. “The Citizens’ Academy is the best way to reach the community and answer their questions and really get residents involved and interested in police work,” said Richard Grillo, Meridian Township’s Police Captain and Services Division Commander. and hear from officers presenting on various topics. Participants will meet every Thursday from 6:30 p.m. Meridian Township’s website / Meridian TownshipThe Meridian Township Police Crest The Meridian Township Police Department was only able to accept this year 16 participants in its citizens’ academy, because of social distancing guidelines for classrooms, said Andrew McCready, director of the academy in its 22nd year.Įven though it’s a smaller group, the academy is still able to give community members hands-on training and insight on the day-to-day workings of Meridian Township’s Police Department. Spartan Newsroom - News and information from student journalists at the Michigan State University School of Journalism About the Michigan State University School of Journalism.MSU School of Journalism Code of Ethics.MSU journalism COVID-related reporting guidelines.Michigan Chile Investigative Journalism Program.
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