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The Insurance Alliance of Michigan (IAM) serves as a unified voice for the insurance industry, representing a diverse range of auto, home, and business insurance companies across the state. IAM is recognized as a trusted resource for policymakers, opinion leaders, and the media, focusing on connecting decision-makers with essential resources and expertise. With a commitment to reforming Michigan's outdated auto no-fault system, IAM advocates for changes that address the high auto insurance premiums faced by drivers in the state. The organization is led by experienced professionals, including Executive Director Erin McDonough and General Counsel Dyck Van Koevering, who bring extensive public policy and legal expertise to their roles. Generated from the website

For over 130 years, the Michigan Sheriff's Association has been a leader in providing education, training and programs in your community and to your Sheriff and his staff. Current issues include Safe Schools, Teenage Driver Safety, Identity Theft, Homeland Security, Senior Citizen Safety, Victim Service Teams, Mental Health and Line of Duty Death Assistance. Collectively, through the Michigan Sheriffs' Association, the 83 Sheriff's Offices enjoy a single voice in meeting the needs of policing at the county level. Working towards improved, professional standards to better serve and protect the citizenry, the Michigan Sheriffs' Association is constantly striving to meet the following goals. Preserve and enhance the role of Sheriff as the chief elected law enforcement officer in the county. Institute training and education programs in relation to concerns, trends and developments in law enforcement. Maintain a leadership role in support and enactment of appropriate law enforcement legislation to best serve the needs of the Sheriff and the citizens of Michigan. Formed in 1877, the Michigan Sheriffs' Association is the oldest law enforcement organization in Michigan. Maintains and enhances the constitutional Office of Sheriff by representing it to the general public ; members and agencies of state and county government ; and other aspects of the criminal justice system. Provides a variety of educational resources to Sheriffs and other criminal justice professionals, and to the general public. Monitors pending legislation, court decisions and state funding resources that affect jail and department operations and local services The Michigan Sheriffs' Association NEVER solicits donations by telephone or permits unsavory tactics to solicit donations from members or prospective members. From Left: Mackinac County Sheriff Scott Strait, District I Representative ; Houghton County Sheriff Brian McLean, Past President ; Isabella County Sheriff Leo Mioduszewski, District III Representative ; Missaukee County Sheriff James Bosscher, President ; Kent County Sheriff Larry Stelma, Vice President ; Jackson County Sheriff Daniel Heyns, District IV Representative ; Leelanau County Sheriff Michael Oltersdorf, Secretary-Treasurer ; and Saginaw County Sheriff William Federspiel, New Sheriffs' Representative