I have devoted the better part of my life to keeping our community safe. As a lifelong resident of Bay County, I have continually sought to protect and better our community through various law enforcement positions, with the past 20 years having been spent at the sheriff’s office. 

 I always knew I wanted to pursue a career in law enforcement, due in large part to my family’s military background.  Those family ties to the military inspired in me a respect that I have commanded as undersheriff of Bay County since 2013. Beginning in 1992, my career in law enforcement has led me down many paths and had me serving many roles as I have taken on an increasing amount of responsibility and duties. 

During my time with the sheriff's office, I have served the citizens of Bay County in countless ways including: implementing elder abuse seminars, championing child safety, investigating robberies, home invasions, homicides, bank robberies, drunk drivers, drug crimes and body recoveries, to name a few.  In addition, I have put in the time to improve the sheriff’s office through the creation of new rules and regulations, as well as obtaining grants for various items and safety gear that has enhanced our law enforcement’s capabilities and efficiency.  With the seemingly constant presence of technology and the revolving door of change in today’s society, comes a different kind of threat.  Law enforcement must adapt to these changes, which I have undoubtedly done, taking on such hot-button issues as cybercrime and manufactured synthetic drugs.

I know there’s still work to do, and I would like to be the one to do it.  I have invested in this community, from the local and federal agencies with whom I have worked, to the citizens I continually served.  I know firsthand the important issues our community faces, and more than qualified to take those concerns on with a confidence and strength unmatched by any other candidate.  I have the experience, drive and know-how – now all I need is your vote.

 

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As Sheriff Troy has:

Implementations of Programs/ Office Improvements

  • Bike Patrols/Training

  • Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE)

  • Drug Recognition Expert (DRE)

  • Drug Box

  • Active Shooter Response Training Programs - Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Evacuate (ALICE)

  • ALICE Instructors

  • Increased staffing levels

  • Monthly Command Meetings

  • Continuous Policy/ Procedure and General Order updates

  • Emergency Vehicle Operation (EVO) Annual Training

  • Emergency Vehicle Operation Instructors

  • Continued Education Training for staff

  • Additional and upgraded security / surveillance cameras

  • Upgrade Records Management Systems (TIMS)

  • Upgrade Jail Records Management System (New World)

  • Implementation of a DRONE Program

  • Licensed/certified two Deputies as DRONE pilots

  • Implementation of a K-9 Program

  • Bangor Township School Resource Deputy

  • Jail block fencing - prevent serious injuries

  • Uniforms - law enforcement division/jail

  • Sheriff Work Program - County Events

  • Hope not Handcuffs - OPIOID addiction program

  • Angel Program - OPIOID addiction program

  • Vivitrol Implementation in Jail - Bay County Judges

  • Jail - Video Visitations

  • Jail security improvements - locks/showers

  • Jail programs - Men/Women bible study/church. Scared Heart, Forgotten Man Ministries, Mental Health Assessments, God Restoring Offender’s Pod (GRO Pod), Womens Center/DV Group, Narcotics Anonymous and Alcoholic Anonymous Men/Women

Equipment Upgrades

  • Active Shooter Body Armor/Kits/Carry Bags for Law Enforcement Division

  • TASER upgrade and replacement

  • SAFE Boat

  • Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle fr rescue operations

  • Mobile Fingerprint Identification Unit - Evolution Data Works Plus

  • Procurement of golf cart and Recreation off-highway Vehicle (ROV)

  • Narcan/Training

  • Patrol Vehicles/Equipment

Committees/Boards

  • Chairman of 9-1-1 Tech Committee

  • Michigan Municipal Risk Management Authority (MMRMA) Advisory Board

  • Heroin Task Force

  • Families Against Narcotics Executive Board

  • Medical Advisory Board

As Undersheriff Troy has:

  • Sought and secured grants in excess of $450,000

  • Started a Forensic Crash Team

  • Revised rules and regulations

  • Secured a grant for MDT

  • Secured a grant for dive equipment

  • Secured a grant for marine boat

  • Secured grants for OWI and seat belts

  • Security Team for county buildings

  • Security for courts

  • Updated cameras and building security

  • Took over Detective Bureau

Troy is an instructor of:

  • Certified Accident Reconstructionist

  • Taser

  • Lethal Force

  • Non-lethal Force

  • STOPS

  • Stop Sticks

  • Firearms

  • OCAT

  • CPR

  • AED

  • First Aid

  • National Rifle Association CPL Instructor

Troy has experience leading:

  • Dive Team

  • Chief Firearms Instructor

  • Training Division

  • Accident Investigation Division

  • Command Union-President

  • Field Training Officer

Education and Training:

  • John Glenn High School

  • Delta College

  • Ferris State University

  • Michigan State University

Bay County Sheriff's Office Timeline:

  • 2016 - present - Sheriff

  • 2013 - 2016 - Undersheriff

  • 2009 - 2013 - Lieutenant

  • 2005 - 2009 - Road Sergeant

  • 1997 - 2005 - Road Patrol Deputy

  • 1994 - 1997 - Marine Patrol

  • 1992 - 1994 - Reserve Deputy

Member of:

  • Faith Lutheran Church

  • International Association of Law Enforcement Instructors

  • Michigan Association of Traffic Accident Investigators

  • Michigan Sheriffs Association

  • National Sheriffs Association

  • National police and trooper association

  • International Police Association

  • Linwood Bay Sportsmans Club

  • Crump conservation club

  • Sons Of The American Legion

  • Michigan Democratic Party

  • Michigan Association Of Chiefs of Police

  • Life Member Of the NRA

  • Michigan Coalition for responsible gun owners

  • Michigan recreational safety instructor for marine safety

  • NAACP

  • DAN

  • Napos

  • Moose

  • Eagles

  • ILEET