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For your review, attached and below, is today’s edition of WTGTAT.

 

What the Governor’s Talking about Today

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

 

Governor Names Eddie Washington Director of Michigan State Police

The governor today appointed Lieutenant Colonel Eddie L. Washington, Jr. director of the Michigan Department of State Police (MSP) effective May 23, 2010.  A nearly 26-year veteran of the MSP, Washington will become the 17th director and, as director, also will serve as state director of emergency management and as Michigan’s homeland security director.
 
Washington replaces Colonel Peter C. Munoz who has accepted an appointment by President Obama to serve as United States Marshal for the Western District of Michigan.
 
“Throughout his 26 years with the department, Eddie Washington has exemplified the very best in law enforcement and demonstrated an unwavering commitment to our state,” the governor said.  “As director of the Michigan State Police, he will uphold the agency’s long-standing traditions which place a premium on protecting the safety of Michigan citizens.”
 
Washington is currently deputy director of the Michigan Department of State Police and commander of the Field Services Bureau.  In this capacity, Washington oversees two regions of the state as well as the Criminal Investigation Division, Traffic Safety Division and the Special Operations Division, which includes the Michigan Intelligence Operations Center.  He also serves as a member of the executive council, establishing goals and objectives for the department.
 
The governor praised Munoz for his service and congratulated him on his appointment by the president.
 
“When I appointed Pete director of the Michigan State Police, I said he was a perfect fit for the job, and he was,” the governor said.  “Pete has served this state with distinction by protecting the safety of Michigan citizens in the face of challenges posed by threats from across the globe and the demands presented by the state budget.  I thank him for his excellent service and wish him every success as he continues to serve the state in his new capacity as an appointee of the president.”
 
Munoz’ retirement from the MSP is effective May 23, 2010.

 

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Jon Ogar

Senior Writer/Editor

Communications Division

Office of Governor Jennifer M. Granholm

Office 517-335-6819

Cell 517-515-2743

Fax 517-335-6790