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Eighth District Public Information Officer

Michigan State Police

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Added to The State & Nation: October 1, 2026

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Eighth District Public Information Officer

MSP patrol car in front of lake in Marquette.

Eighth District Public Information Officer

Contact Information:

Spl/Lt. Benjamin Eckola

Covers: Marquette, Alger, Chippewa, Luce, Mackinac, Delta, Menominee, Schoolcraft, Iron, Dickinson, Gogebic, Ontonagon, Houghton, Baraga, and Keweenaw counties.

Email: EckolaB@Michigan.gov

Eighth District X

Spl/Lt. Benjamin Eckola Eighth District

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