Michigan State Police Announces New Sergeant at St. Ignace Post

MACKINAC COUNTY, MI. The Michigan State Police (MSP) is pleased to announce the
assignment of a new sergeant at the St. Ignace Post. Sergeant Jeffrey Jerome has been a
dedicated member of the MSP for over 28 years. He is excited to bring his wealth of experience
and commitment to the community.

Joining the 8th District had always been one of Sergeant Jerome’s original dream choices upon
graduating from recruit school. After spending many years in the 3rd District, the opportunity to
transfer north was eventually presented to him. Sgt. Jerome appreciates the small-town
atmosphere and is looking forward to serving the community. He plans on remaining in the area
long-term.

“I hope with my experiences within the last 28 years, I can bring positive changes and guidance
to our young troopers who serve our community,” said Sgt. Jerome. “I am also looking very
forward to meeting community members as my time progresses at the St. Ignace Post.”

Sergeant Jerome was initially introduced to the MSP through an older family friend who served
as an MSP trooper in the 1940s and 1950s. His friend’s stories of service sparked an early
interest in law enforcement. After high school in 1990, Sergeant Jerome joined the Air Force
and eventually retired from the Michigan Air National Guard in 2018 as a Chief Enlisted
Manager. In March 1996, he joined the MSP as a graduate of the 114th Recruit School.

His first post assignment was at the Caro Post in Michigan’s Thumb area, where he spent 10
years performing general patrol duties, often investigating serious felony cases. He later
transferred to Thumb Narcotics as an undercover officer for two years. Sergeant Jerome then
moved to the now-closed Bridgeport Post, where he worked on the Saginaw Secure Cities
Detail for 12 years, focusing on violent crime enforcement in urban areas.

He also served for a year on the FBI Task Force, targeting a criminal organization, and later
spent four years with the 3rd District/U.S. Marshal Fugitive Team, focusing on high-risk warrant
arrests. Two years ago, Sergeant Jerome was promoted to Sergeant at the Tri-City Post, where
he served as the night shift road patrol supervisor, overseeing three counties and supervising
troopers within the City of Saginaw.