Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard and Terrence Jungel, executive director of the Lansing-based Michigan Sheriff’s Association, also criticized the badge sales.

The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office held its yearly awards ceremony during National Police Week. ... as the men and women behind the badges are honored for their commitment to public safety.

Deputies will duke it out on the diamond when the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office and the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office present Battle of the Badges at Jimmy John’s Field on May 16. The ...