About Michael Poulin
​Retired Capt. Michael Poulin has been a Muskegon County resident since 1979. He and his wife Susan Sanborn-Poulin have been married for 20 years.  They have two sons: Gavin and Garrett.  Capt. Poulin is experienced with successfully managing all aspects of the Muskegon County Sheriff's Office, including implementing policy; selection, managing and training staff; developing and managing departmental budgets and leading cross-functional units.

​Capt. Poulin is a graduate of Grand Valley State University where he earned a Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice. Capt. Poulin is also a graduate of the Northwestern University Center for Public Safety; Police Staff and Command and Executive Management Program, where he earned the “Public Safety Executive Leadership Award” from Northwestern University. In 2012 Capt. Poulin graduated from the FBI National Academy, Quantico VA.

Experience

  • Retired Captain, Muskegon County Sheriff’s Office, Uniformed Services Commander
  • Jail Administrator
  • Training Coordinator
  • 28 Years Law Enforcement Experience
  • 15 Years Grant Coordinator
  • 12 Years SWAT Commander

 Leader

  • President North Muskegon Board of Education
  • Pioneer Resources, Board of Directors
  • Muskegon Community Health Project, Board of Directors
  • Muskegon Area Medication Disposal Program, Member
  • Muskegon County Alcohol Liability Initiative, Past Chair
  • Lakeshore Traffic Safety Committee, Past Chair
  • Fraternal Order of Police #99, Executive Trustee

Education

  • North Muskegon High School
  • Grand Valley State University
  • Michigan State University
  • Northwestern University Police Staff and Command
  • FBI National Academy