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Community Service Troopers

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Community Service Troopers

Michigan State Police (MSP) Community Service Troopers (CSTs) are assigned to regions across the state, focusing on community outreach and interaction to help strengthen communities.

They serve residents in a range of ways, including mentoring youth, working with seniors, and educating residents on emerging crime trends.

CSTs also work with other law enforcement agencies to help strengthen policing.

Contact us:

If you have questions or comments about CSTs, please inquire with your local CST, call 517-284-3208, or use the CST Contact Form.

CST Contact Form

See MSP post locations

Teenage Defensive Driving

The Teenage Defensive Driving Program was developed through a project administered through the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning with funding provided from the U.S. Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Teenage Defensive Driving is a four-hour hands-on program. The curriculum includes:

  • Defensive Driving
  • Serpentine Exercise
  • Controlled Braking
  • Evasive Maneuvering
  • Skid Control (MSP Drive Track ONLY)

Class size is limited to 21 students. Michigan State Police patrol vehicles will be used for all driving exercises.

Participants must:

  • Have completed segment 1 of Driver's Training
  • Be between the ages of 14 and 19

Questions or requests for additional information may be directed to the Community Services Unit at (248) 388-0852.

Registration Information:

Registration Form

Release Form

Waiver

Classes:

Classes run either 8:00am - 12:00pm or 12:30 - 4:30pm  

Registration is not yet open for the following classes: 

  • June 11, 2026 -- Gogebic Community College, E4946 Jackson Road, Ironwood, MI 49938
  • June 19, 2026 -- Monroe County Community College, 1555 S. Raisinville Road, Monroe, MI 48161
  • June 25, 2026 -- Northwood University, 4000 Whiting Drive, Midland, MI 48640
  • July 1, 2026 -- Lake Michigan University, 2755 Napier Avenue, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
  • July 11, 2026 -- Gaylord Regional/Otsego Airport, 1100 Aero Drive, Gaylord, MI 49735
  • July 23, 2026 -- Alpena Community College, 665 Johnson Street, Alpena, MI 49707
  • September 12, 2026 -- Brimley Developmental Center, 9301 M-221, Brimley, MI 49715
  • September 13, 2026 -- Gladstone High School, 2100 M-35, Gladstone, MI 49837

CST specializations include:

  • Teaching, Educating and Mentoring (T.E.A.M.)
  • Social Media Safety
  • Elder Abuse
  • ID Theft
  • Autism Awareness
  • Perform Media Relations
  • Neighborhood Watch
  • Safety in the Work Environment 
  • Personal Safety
  • Business Security