Crime Prevention Association of MI 2016 Conference "Preparing for the Unimaginable through Crime Prevention"

CPAM members and guests opened the 2016 conference tonight at the Park Place Hotel in Traverse City Michigan. There were 120 in attendance welcomed by the Traverse City Honor Guard and Jeffrey O'Brien, Police Chief Traverse City MI.  Dr. Patrick Mead , keynote speaker provided an uplifting message focusing on  "Touchstones". All in attendance were encouraged to find a touchstone to rely on and to be encouraged to cherish every moment with your loved ones and friends.

CPAM also recognized outstand service in the field of Crime Prevention:

Outstanding Crime Prevention Practitioner of the Year - MSP Trooper Maurice Burton

Outstanding Volunteer of the Year - Matt Barbarino Kent County Traffic Squad

Outstanding Michigan Media - Dani Mann-Civic Center TV Royal Oak MI

Outstanding Corporate Award - Nate Koetje Feyen Zylstra

Outstanding Unit Award- Ottawa County Sheriff's Office Community Policing Unit

Outstanding Youth Award - Pamela Vredevoogd, Walker PD. (Western MI Explorer)

Outstanding School Officer Award- Officer Rory Allen, Wyoming Dept. of Public Safety

President's Distinguished Service Award: Brann's Family