Membership
Membership
Join us by leading the Front Line of serving the Office of Sheriff and the citizens of Michigan.
The Michigan Sheriffs' Association is the oldest law enforcement organization in this state. For over 125 years, the MSA has been building a foundation of ethical and professional criminal justice standards in Michigan. We urge you to join us in our dedication to quality leadership in protection of our freedoms.
We currently offer three types of memberships: Citizen, Business and Professional.
Citizen Membership
As a Citizen Member, you will receive:
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The Sheriffs' Star, MSA's premier criminal justice journal
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MSA I.D. card and 2 decals for home or auto
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Opportunity to become active in MSA's Victim/Witness Assistance Network through your Sheriff's Office
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Opportunity to nominate a family member or friend for the annual MSA Scholarship Program competition (nominations must come from members)
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Satisfaction derived from your community leadership through support of your county Sheriff and department
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Choice of your level of support:
| Class | Annual Dues | Benefits |
| Associate | $25 | I.D. card |
| Silver Star | $50 | Silver colored I.D. card |
| Gold Star | $100 | Gold colored I.D. card, credentials for 2 family members |
| Bronze Star | $250 | Bronze colored I.D. card, credentials for 4 family members |
| Honorary Sheriff | $500 | 2 metal engraved I.D. cards, personalized plaque, annual Honorary Sheriff special gift |
Business Membership
As a Business Member, you will receive:
The Sheriff's Star, MSA's premier criminal justice journal
MSA I.D. card and 2 decals for home or auto
Distinctive MSA wall plaque for your business
Opportunity to become active in MSA's Victim/Witness Assistance Network through program sponsorship
Opportunity to nominate family member, friend or employee for the annual MSA Scholarship Program competition (nominations must come from members)
Satisfaction derived from your community leadership through support of your county Sheriff and department
Choice of your level of support:
| Class | Annual Dues | Benefits |
| Associate | $50 | I.D. card |
| Silver Star | $65 | Silver colored I.D. card, silver plaque |
| Gold Star | $125 | Gold colored I.D. card, credentials for 2 family members, gold plaque |
| Bronze Star | $285 | Bronze colored I.D. card, credentials for 4 family members, bronze plaque |
| Honorary Sheriff | $550 | 2 metal engraved I.D. cards, personalized plaque, annual Honorary Sheriff special gift |
Professional Membership
As a MSA Professional Member, you will receive:
The Sheriffs' Star, MSA's premier criminal justice journal
Distinctive membership I.D. card and decal for home or auto
Opportunity to become active in MSA's Victim/Witness Assistance Network through program sponsorship
Opportunity to nominate family member, friend or employee for the annual MSA Scholarship Program competition (nominations must come from members)
Job related and personal benefits derived from support of your local law enforcement agency's representation in state government
Choice of your level of support:
| Class | Annual Dues | Benefits |
| Associate | $25 | I.D. card |
| Silver Star | $50 | Silver colored I.D. card, lapel pin |
| Gold Star | $100 | Gold colored I.D. card, credentials for 2 family members, lapel pin, license plate |
| Bronze Star | $250 | Bronze colored I.D. card, credentials for 4 family members, 2 lapel pins |
| Honorary Sheriff | $500 | 2 metal engraved I.D. cards, personalized plaque, annual Honorary Sheriff special |