Michigan Votes Forum

Introduced in the House on May 21, 2008

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This bill is long overdue. In these trying fiscal times, we should all be looking for ways to get more bang for our buck.

these guys do a great job - but they could do so much more if their hands were not tied - certify them already.....

that we need in this state are more cops/revenue agents.

They should of looked at this long time ago.

This bill - along with HB4321 shows Bi-partisan support for this issue. Contact your legislator and ask them to support this.

We need more freedom.

the sponsor is a democrat. we can take from that a wish for BIGGER GOVERNMENT and SMALLER FREEDOMS AND LIBERTIES.

more freedom to arm and defend ourselves.

In this day and age, it is difficult to believe that we have officers out there that perform the comprehensive law enforcement function that these officers perform and yet they are not certified or classified as law enforcement officers. No other state in the nation is as backwards as Michigan in this respect.

of officers that perform that SAME comprehensive duty. they are called SECURITY OFFICERS. they are NOT policemen, they are MALL COPS WITH A GOVERNMENT OWNED MALL TO WATCH. if they REALLY NEED REAL POLICE MEN, then MAKE THE JOB DESCRIPTION SAY REAL POLICE MEN, and fire all the MALL COPS to give the OUT OF WORK POLICE MEN jobs. it's THAT SIMPLE. but not here.

They must of be good enough if they've been trained by the State Police.

One question can you do thier job. Are you trained to handle what they do 24/7. And do you know what they do.

One question can you do thier job. Are you trained to handle what they do 24/7. And do you know what they do.

security officers make sure the doors are locked and the capital is empty when the janitors are cleaning up.

"One question can you do thier job" Without a doubt. I don't know anyone that couldn't. "And do you know what they do" That and more. I have this old fashioned thing called common sense. You don't see it much anymore which is why we have most of the problems you see today.

Every time people propose change to make government work better the nay sayer come out and rant. They don't look at the facts or think about what is being proposed. they just say we don't need that. If these Security offers were certified and motor carriers were certified it would free up the police officers and troopers from having to back up these people when a crime is being commited. They are trained to handle the situations that they are involved with every day. BECAUSE THEY ARE NOT CERTIFIED POLICE OFFICERS THEY HAVE TO CALL IN A TROOPER OR OTHER POLICE AGENCY TO WRITE THE REPORT AND TAKE THE GUY TO JAIL. In stead of requiring two agencies to handle the situation wouldn't it make more sense to allow the people we already have trained to handle the problem. It would save the tax payer money and free up resources for those other officers to handle other complants. With just a few weeks of additional training these pepole could be fully trained poilce officer keep the same retirement they already have. stay at the same job they already have. continue doing the the same job they have been doing only with the authority to handle all of the situations they will Encounter instead of guessing can I do this or do I have to call someone else in to handle this. Give them the Authority and the Ability to do the whole job they were hired to do in the first place. Why tie their hands. Support this legislation it is a good thing.

The government changed anything and it got better or cheaper. I thought so.... "Every time people propose change to make government work better the nay sayer come out and rant." "it would free up the police officers and troopers" ---to hide behind trees and write more tickets fleecing the people of michganistan of more of their hard earned money. "It would save the tax payer money" Everytime you hear this saving you money thing it's a good idea to keep your hand on your wallet. "Why tie their hands" Because they can't do any harm that way.

vote yes on this bill

I can not see this happening. They will not make the motor carrier officer whom ARE under the MSP peace officers. I don't see it happening.

Has anybody ever looked at what this Officers(Capitol and Motor Carrier) do day in and day out. Has anybody ever sat down with a group of these Officers and ask exactly what they do and can not do Probly not. So before everybody starts slam dunking these Officers why not ask them about thier job. Do they wear a vest do they care guns what training do they have. Can anybody answer these question for me.

We don't need any more revenue agents! We can't afford any more storm troopers. We have way more so called law enforcrment than we need here in michganistan.

Motor Carriers Have a Web site you can visit to find out more about what they can and can't do. Why They should be certified check out: asafermichigan.org.

I'll Bet you get pulled over everyday and get a ticket buy these guys and thats is why your so full of sour grapes. If you followed the rulkes and obeyed the law you would not have to worry about these gentlemen doing the great job that they do for this state.

Are not peace officers - this is the problem that needs to be fixed - get your facts straight - go to www.asafermichigan.org for the truth

It sounds like you guys/gals as so called law enforcement officers are not promoted enough by the State Police. I speaking of the Capitol Officers. I see an hear about motor carriers or DOTs officers all the time. But for those Officers that protect the Govonor and the Represntives and Sentors and lets not forget all those State Employees and how about the vistors and citzens in the Lansing area. I think this should be really looked at. How about other States that have police Offices working in and around there Capitol buildings and surround areas. I guess nobody thought about somebodies family member working down in around that area and what if they can't get a Lansing Police Officer, I would glad that a one of these Officers showed up and took care what ever issue that is or was going on. Give this officers the tools they need to do thier job.

Police State Now. We need less cops, Not More.

Dearborn, Port Huron, Coldwater, I think one UP town. If we try to run for the border, we are screwed. We have the most fresh water in the world. I think our capital needs to be secured. More than any other state in the union. We are the bearers. Let's not pussy foot around with our security these days. That would be unwise. Pass the bill.