ALLEGAN, MI (WHTC-AM/FM) – The threat of scammers is having an effect on legitimate law enforcement entities soliciting the public’s support.
On Thursday,June 3, 2021, Van Buren County Sheriff Daniel Abbott sent out a press release, inviting his community to “join in the fight against crime (by becoming) members of the Michigan Sheriff’s Association.” In existence since 1877, the MSA “is a nonprofit, professional, educational and service organization dedicated to improving the criminal justice system through education, training, service and the protection of the lives and property of the citizens of Michigan.”
Allegan County Sheriff Frank Baker can vouch for the authenticity of the MSA.
“You know, in this day and age, it’s sometimes a little more of a challenge (to raise funds), because of so many people scamming people and committing frauds,” Baker said on WHTC’s “Talk of the Town” during his monthly appearance on Thursday. “I can tell you that the Michigan Sheriff’s Association is a legitimate organization and they do a lot of good things for our community, so if someone is so inclined to join, we certainly would welcome them.”
MSA members receive a membership card, member decals, an e-newsletter, and opportunities for discounts on auto, home and recreational insurance. More information is here.
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