Lakeview Post Welcomes Three New Troopers

F/Lt. Kevin Sweeney Commander of the Lakeview Post is pleased to announce the assignment of three new troopers to the Post.

These new troopers are a welcome addition to the post and demonstrate MSP’s commitment to Gratiot, Ionia, and Montcalm counties, said F/Lt. Kevin Sweeney.

The three now face an intense 20 week field training officer program, where they will learn to apply their academy skills.

Tpr. Megan Symonds
Tpr. Megan Symonds

Trooper Symonds is a native of Saline Michigan and a graduate of Michigan State University where she majored in Criminal Justice and Security Management.


Tpr. Kelly Julin
Tpr. Kelly Julin

Trooper Julin is a second generation member and a native of Houghton Lake. Prior to her acceptance to the academy, she was pursuing a degree in Kinesiology and Health Promotion at Michigan State University.

Tpr. Kelly Julin
Tpr. Jarrod Osborne

Trooper Osborne graduated from St. John’s High School and attended Michigan State University where he earned a BA in Criminal Justice. In addition to his new MSP duties, he is the commander of the 745th EOD Company, Michigan National Guard.