Michigan State Police Director Col. Kriste Kibbey Etue has announced the 2016 recipients of the Dr. Carl A. Gerstacker Trooper of the Year, Motor Carrier Officer of the Year, and Floyd R. Bell Jr. Civilian of the year awards.
Trooper of the Year
Trooper Matthew Kiser (picture, right) of the Metro North Post is a 20-year veteran of the department and was named Trooper of the Year.
The Gerstacker Award recognizes the MSP trooper or sergeant who shows outstanding professional ethics, dedication to duty, and concern for giving back to their community. The late Dr. Carl A. Gerstacker, former chairman of the Dow Chemical Company, created the award in 1961.
Motor Carrier Officer of the Year
Motor Carrier Officer Daniel Priebe (picture, left) of the Lakeview Post is a 17-year veteran of the department and was named Motor Carrier Officer of the Year.
The Motor Carrier Officer of the Year award recognizes the MSP motor carrier officer who shows outstanding professional ethics, dedication to duty, and concern for giving back to their community.
Civilian of the Year
Mr. Brian McEachern (picture, center) of the MSP Intelligence Operations Division, a nearly 25-year veteran of the department has been named the Civilian of the Year. McEachern is a departmental supervisor at the Negaunee Regional Communication Center.
