Field Training Program
In addition to the basic police academy required by the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards every officer hired by the Saginaw Township Police Department undergoes an intensive 16 week training program. 
The program is supervised by Administrative Sergeant Andrews with Sergeant Pelkki, Sergeant Sadowski, and Sergeant Malace serving as Field Supervisors. The Field Supervisors are responsible for supervision of experienced road patrol officers that have had additional classroom instruction in the training of new recruits.
Currently STPD has 10 officers that rotate with new hires through various stages of learning. The new officer is assigned a mentor upon hiring that helps guide the probationary officer as they settle into their new surroundings and career path.
Recruits begin their careers with one of four lead Field Training Officers. 
Officer James Rich, Officer Matt Eckerman, Officer Adam Nothelfer or Officer Russ Uphold. The lead FTO's have over 100 years in combined law enforcement experience.
Other FTO's are:
Officer Jay Pansing
Detective Mindy Worden
Detective Rick Herren
Detective Robert Bean
Detective Scott Jackson
Officer Cari Gettel
Officer Brian Anderson
Officer Jason Fromholz
Officer Kevin Gloude
Officer Michele Fleming
Saginaw Township Police Department is also represented by several training officer's at Delta College's Northeastern Police Academy.
Many officer's seek employment with STPD because of the continuous education and training opportunities provided. If you feel you're up to the challenge of becoming a Saginaw Township Police officer, contact Sergeant Pelkki or Sergeant Sadowski.
A printable employment application is available here.
Saginaw Township Police Administration
Chief Donald F. Pussehl Jr
About STPD
Crime Free Multi Housing
Crime Prevention Unit
Lieutenant Gary Grauf
Lieutenant Martin R. Larsen
STPD Mission Statement
STPD Vision Statement
STPD Officer of the Year
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