The Michigan State Police announced Monday that one of their own has received a high honor.
D/Sgt. Sarah Krebs was selected by the International Association of Chiefs of Police as one of the 40 law enforcement professionals from around the world under the age of 40. Qualifications were demonstrating leadership and commitment to law enforcement.
Krebs was also chosen for the award for her efforts in finding and identifying lost and missing persons in Michigan.
“The MSP prides itself in providing service with a purpose,” said Col. Kriste Kibbey Etue, director of the MSP. “D/Sergeant Krebs lives our mission and is passionate about helping the families of missing persons find closure. She played a significant role in developing our Missing Persons Coordination Unit (MPCU), which has led to the positive identification of more than 70 previously unidentified remains cases throughout the United States.”
She is credited with founding, "Missing In Michigan," an annual event that brings family members and police together to help with solving missing persons cases. She also founded, ID The Missing, a DNA collection program.
“Many families go years without answers as to where their loved one is,” said D/Sergeant Krebs. “Knowing I can help bring these families closure and peace of mind keeps me motivated. I view each day as another opportunity to provide relief to loved ones of the missing.”
She will be honored at the International Chiefs of Police Annual Conference in Philadelphia later this week.
