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Westland Police Department Swears in New Officer, Promotes Veteran Officer and Honors Sergeant's Retirement


Westland, MI - On Monday, April 16 the Westland Police Department swore in a new Police Officer, Michael Kumeisha, promoted  veteran officer Jason Brassfield and said farewell to Sergeant Paul White.

Officer Kumeisha has a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice from Western Michigan University and a total of eight years of police experience .  He also possesses special training as an evidence technician and a field training officer.  

Brassfield has been promoted to Sergeant after 13 years with the Westland Police Department.  Prior to his time in Westland, he worked for the Wayne County Sheriff's Department.  Brassfield is also a former Westland Police Explorer and has an Associates Degree in Criminal Justice from Schoolcraft College.  During his time on the Westland Police Department he has served as a member of the Special Investigation Unit, the Western Wayne County Mobile Field Force, a field training officer and a firearms instructor.  



Sergeant Paul White is retiring from the Westland Police Department after 19 years of service.  Prior to working in Westland, White served on the Detroit Police Department for five years, served one year of active duty in the United States Army and served 6.5 years in the Army Reserve/National Guard.  He has been a member of the tactical response unit since 2001 where he was trained both as an entry team member and a sniper.  He has been in charge of TRU snipers since 2013.  He has also been a member of the Honor Guard since 2009 and the Honor Guard Commander since 2013.  He also served as a field training officer, range officer and driving instructor.  White's retirement allows for the promotion of Sergeant Brassfield.  



"T he Westland Police Department has a 50 year long tradition based on hard work and professionalism that has been demonstrated by Sergeant White during his nearly 20 years of service," commented Police Chief Jeff Jedrusik. "I am certain that both Sergeant Brassfield and Officer Kumeisha will be great additions to our agency and will continue to uphold our tradition. 

"Congratulations to all three members of the Westland Police Department who are being honored tonight," commented Mayor Wild.  "I wish you all the best of luck on the next chapter of your respective journeys."  

For more information, please call Aubrey Berman at (734)467-3200

Westland, Michigan is the state's 10th largest municipality, with a population of over 84,000 people who exhibit a great deal of pride in their All-American City.  Westland has a thriving business community along with beautiful residential areas.  The citizens enjoy a wide array of amenities and a quality of life that is second to none.


 

In 2014, Westland was rated as one of 24/7 Wall Street's America's Best 50 Cities to Live, offering residents and visitors an ideal blend of single-family affordable homes, apartments and condominiums, great schools, and access to numerous outdoor activities.  Public safety is delivered by full-service, professional law enforcement and firefighting personnel. Westland Police Department, whose motto is protect and serve, provides emergency dispatch services to four cities and over 100,000 residents; the Westland Fire Department are licensed paramedics who responded to over 9,000 calls for service last year, about 85% being medical based.  They never forget their mission of preserving life and property.


 

Westland is well-known as the premier destination for shopping and dining in Wayne County with hundreds of shops and restaurants anchored by the Westland Shopping Center, one of the country's original four regional malls.


 

Infinite opportunities are available in Westland for the recreation aficionado including, more than 40 parks and 1,500 acres of trails, a 9-hole golf course, hockey arena, athletic fields, playscapes, a Farmers and Artisans Market and more.  One of Michigan's most environmentally friendly cities, Westland has a progressive curbside recycling program with one of the highest participation rates in the nation and the City is raising the bar for cultural experiences with the placement of public art throughout the City.


 

The City is served by two public school districts; Wayne-Westland Community Schools serving 12,000 youth was recently named one of the Best School in Michigan by WXYZ-TV and is the proud recipient of 14 Golden Apple and two Michigan Blue Ribbon Exemplary School Awards.  Livonia Public Schools, educating nearly 15,000 students, is proud of their MEAP/MME scores that exceed state averages and the District has also earned Golden Apple and Michigan Blue Ribbon Exemplary School Awards.

 

The City provides competitive incentives for those who are interested in investing in Westland, making it one of the hottest investment markets in the region.  Our Fast-Track to Business Team, which consists of key decision makers who work diligently on a development plan will "cut the red tape" and expedite the approval process for new business development.


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