John grew up in Allen Park, MI, spending his summers visiting his grandparents on Higgins Lake. John and his family moved to Gerrish Township in 2017. He worked as a Correctional Officer for the Roscommon County Sheriff’s Department before joining the Gerrish Twp. Police Department.
John was sponsored as a Cadet in training by Gerrish Township through the Kirtland Regional Police Academy and graduated from the Academy on December 2, 2022. He was sworn in by Chief Hill as a full-time police officer that afternoon.
On his off-time, John enjoys spending time with his family outdoors off-roading, snowmobiling, skiing, hiking, camping and hunting are some of their favorite activities. He looks forward to serving the community that he has loved his whole life.
John is trained in the following areas:
- PBT/Standardized Field Sobriety Testing
- OC (Pepper Spray) Training
- MCOLES Concealed Pistol License Safety Training
- Taser CEW Training
- Speed Measurement/Radar Certification
- Behavioral Health Emergencies
- CPR/AED/First Aid Certified
- Active Duty Firearms Training
- Expert Shooting Award
- Basic LEIN Operator
- Active Violence/Shooter Emergency Response
- FEMA NIMS (National Incident Management System) Certification in ICS 100/200/700/800
- Intoxilyzer 9000 Certified (Breath Alcohol Testing)
- Certified Evidence Technician
- Cyber Crime Training
- LEIN TAC (Terminal Agency Coordinator)
- Vulnerable Adult/Elder Abuse Training
