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HONORING THE RETIREMENT OF VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SAFETY DIRECTOR
GREGORY LAURAIN
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HON. DEBBIE DINGELL
of michigan
in the house of representatives
Wednesday, March 2, 2022
Mrs. DINGELL. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Director Gregory Laurain on the occasion of his retirement from Van Buren Police Department after over 40 years of service to Van Buren Township, Michigan. His significant service to our community is worthy of commendation.
Director Laurain is a graduate of the Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command and the elite FBI National Academy. A well-
rounded leader in public safety, he is also a graduate of the Van Buren Township Fire Academy. He began his career with the Van Buren Police Department in 1980, working as a reserve police officer. A member of the first full time class of police officers in the history of the township, he became a patrolman in 1981. Five years later he was promoted to Detective Sergeant. In 2006 he was promoted to the role of Patrol Captain, supervising seven units within the police department. In 2013, he was appointed to serve as Public Safety Director for Van Buren Township and was tasked with leading the entire Public Safety department, including the united police and fire departments. Under his leadership, the police department was accredited through the Michigan Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission making it one of only 43 agencies in the state to earn this honor.
As a leader known throughout Southeastern Michigan, Director Laurain's work did not end at the Township border. He served as Commander of the Western Wayne County Special Operations Team, as a member of the Drug Enforcement Agency Airport Interdiction Team, and with the Michigan State Police Narcotic Interdiction Team. Known for his selflessness, integrity, and tireless work ethic, Director Laurain is an example among his peers. He was named President of the Wayne County Chiefs Association and Board President of the FBI National Academy Associates Michigan Chapter. Director Laurain is a member of the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police and the Southeastern Michigan Chiefs of Police. He resides in Michigan with his wife and is looking forward to spending more time with his two daughters and grandchildren in retirement.
Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Director Gregory Laurain for his over 40 years of exemplary service. He has effectively and selflessly served Van Buren Township and has been steadfastly dedicated to the safety of our community. I join with Director Laurain's family, friends, and colleagues in extending my best wishes to him in retirement.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 168, No. 38
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