Michigan State Police Trooper Mack Schlicht, left, is presented the Marquette County Law Enforcement Administrator’s Association 2024 Officer of the Year Award by 1st Lt. Tom Nolan. (Courtesy photo)

MARQUETTE — Trooper Mack Schlicht of the Michigan State Police Negaunee post is being recognized as the recipient of the Marquette County Law Enforcement Administrator’s Association 2024 Officer of the Year Award.

Schlicht enlisted with the Michigan State Police in July 2004 as a member of the 120th Trooper Recruit School before being assigned to the Negaunee post. While at the Negaunee post, Schlicht has served as an evidence technician, first aid instructor and tobacco tax team member along with his various other duties and assignments. He has attended multiple specialized trainings and has been the recipient of various awards and unit citations for his consistent, excellent work in the field.

In 2015, Schlicht was selected for and attended the 50th Canine Handler Basic School. Upon graduation, Schlicht was assigned to the Hometown Security Team in Sault Ste. Marie. In 2017, Schlicht transferred to HST out of Eighth District Headquarters. In 2019, he transferred back to the Negaunee post, where he continues to serve as a canine handler.

Schlicht is called proactive in traffic enforcement and criminal interdiction. He has excelled throughout his career in conducting thorough criminal investigations.

A news release states that he is a true asset not only to Negaunee post, but to the other police agencies of Marquette County and has proven to be a true leader amongst his peers in the law enforcement community.

He has been cited for always taking initiative and is the most reliable partner to provide police services to the community.