Nominated by a detective sergeant, the Michigan Department of State Police was selected as a Freedom Award recipient for outstanding support of Guard and Reserve members. With more than 160 Guard and Reserve employees, the Michigan Department of State Police conducts departure ceremonies for each deployed employee and maintains constant contact with the service member throughout deployment. Upon return, each Guard and Reserve member is guided through the reintegration process by a member of the human resources division, and offered counseling and information on Post-traumatic Stress Disorder. The Michigan Department of State Police previously received the ESGR Pro Patria Award.