3/20/14 - Green Oak Township's departing police chief got an official sendoff from the township board last night. Bob Brookins took over the Green Oak Township Police Department in 1992, and since then he has overseen the expansion of the force from 8 or 9 individuals to 14 full-time officers as well as brought improvements to their technology and vehicles. Last night, the township board passed a resolution recognizing the decades of work, time, and excellence Brookins has brought to the department. He was awarded a plaque commemorating the occasion. His successor, Jason Pless, says the ceremony was very appropriate, and that Brookins had taught him a great deal while preparing him to be the new chief. Brookins himself says he was very honored by the board's action, and he believes the department is in excellent hands. He tells WHMI that of all his accomplishments while in office, he is most proud of how his department worked together with other police agencies, fire departments, EMS, and central dispatch to improve the public safety of Livingston County. At the same time as his retirement, Brookins' wife Lesa stepped down from her position as the Green Oak planning and zoning administrator. (TD)
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