Local Trooper Becomes Security Officer

A local State Police trooper has been added to the state properties security officers force. Officer Sonya Hiser from Iron Mountain joins three other new officers to the force responsible for security of the State Capitol. Officials say for the past nine weeks, the recruits have received training in firearms, first aid, defensive tactics and physical training. They also received specific training in explosive recognition, executive protection and terrorism awareness. The Michigan State Capitol Security Section was established in 1970 to provide security and police services at the State Capitol and surrounding state offices. Today, state properties security officers are responsible for the safety of nearly 24,000 state employees and visitors to state buildings in the city of Lansing.