Gratiot County Sheriff's Office

04/08/2026

04/06/2026

✅ Registration is open! ✅

The 2026 Gratiot Area Youth Police Academy registration is officially open! The Academy is open for students who are in 5th-10th grade this coming fall.

The Academy runs from June 22nd to June 26th. To sign up just scan the QR code in the first photo or fill out a paper copy of the registration form (these can be found at your student’s school office).

Registration is from today and will be open until 11:59pm on June 4th. We hope to see you all there, and look forward to informing today’s youth about law enforcement! 🚔

04/01/2026

🚀 We have Lift Off! 🚀

In another life K9 Maverick wanted to be an astronaut. He watched as much of the Artemis II launch as he could before work!

How many of you watched America head back to the moon tonight? 🌕🇺🇸 We are wishing those astronauts safe travels from the Sheriff’s Office!

03/31/2026

🚔 Are you a parent with a child interested in Law Enforcment? 🚔

On Monday April 6th the sign up will begin for the annual Gratiot Area Youth Police Academy! The Academy offers students an opportunity to get a hands on experience with multiple aspects of law enforcement! It includes helicopters, K9s, evidence tech, driving and more!

⚠️ Stay tuned to the page for the full sign up information on April 6th ⚠️

03/05/2026

⚠️ Quick Reminder: Just because it’s getting warm out doesn’t mean the law doesn’t apply anymore ⚠️

Our Deputies work diligently to keep our community safe. This past week they have been extra busy arresting multiple drunk drivers, individuals with warrants, getting many suspended drivers off the roadways, and multiple people lodged for narcotics related charges.

It wasn’t only our two-legged Deputies getting in on the action. K9 Maverick assisted on a traffic stop resulting in a drug seizure 🐾

You’ll continue to see red and blue lights throughout the spring and summer as we continue to proactively serve our citizens 🚨

02/26/2026

Today School Resource Officer Greene along with Perrinton Fire/Rescue taught students at Fulton High School all about CPR, tourniquets, overdoses, home fire safety and how best to contact 911 and get the help they need! These skills help save lives and empower the youth of our community! 💪🏼

02/12/2026

We had these beautiful boxes made for all of the Deputies for Law Enforcement Appreciation Week. They turned out fantastic! Thank you to Keith and Jeanette Gulick for the great work and attention to detail! If you are looking for any type of wood craft project please look them up!

02/06/2026

🎶 When I grow up I want to be…. A Deputy? 🎶

That may not be the original song lyrics but it was today’s theme because Sheriff Clark, K9 Maverick, and Deputies Tahvonen, Greene and Miller attended the Career Fair at Alma High School. They were able to talk to students about careers in law enforcement and corrections and give them possible options for their future! 🌟

They also got to show off some of the departments equipment! 🤩

01/28/2026

We had a great 2 days of defensive tactics and weapons retention training last week! This training equips Deputies with skills to control confrontations, protect themselves and others, and maintain secure control of issued equipment during high-stress encounters. Through realistic, scenario-based instruction, Deputies build confidence, discipline, and decision-making abilities that support safe, lawful, and professional responses in the field.

01/23/2026

❄️ Why do we love where the air hurts our faces? ❄️

It’s about to get really cold this weekend. Here are a couple graphics to help you prepare for it. Because we like you so much we included a graphic about some advice for winter driving!

Let’s try following the second one really well, no one likes to be stuck in a ditch or the side of the road when it’s below zero 🥶

12/24/2025

🎁 Tips for the holidays 🎁

1. A knuckle sandwich is not a good dessert for your annoying uncle. No matter if you think it is.

2. Don’t drink and drive, we want there to be many more holidays celebrated for you and your family!

3. Enjoy the time with each other, if family drama starts you can always go home before it escalates.

4. There are good and bad gifts. Good gifts include books, clothes, TVs. Bad gifts include, drugs, jail time or ugly Christmas sweaters.

5. Remember, the holidays are a tough time for some people. Please be respectful to them, and we are always here if you need someone.

For more tips and tricks for surviving the holidays, and normal days, follow us! 🚔