The Traffic Squad is an all volunteer unit serving the citizens of Kent County since 1917, one of the oldest organizations of its kind in the country. We function under the auspices of the Kent County Sheriff’s Office and Sheriff Michelle LaJoye-Young.

We count among our past and present members some of West Michigan finest citizens. This includes Gerald R. Ford, Sr., Squad Captain 1936-1937 and just happens to be the father of President Gerald R. Ford, Jr. Our long tradition of service and leadership lives on today.  As needs change in the law enforcement community, our efforts and services also evolve to address them.

To meet these increasing demands, The Squad continues to recruit qualified men and women who have a strong interest in law enforcement oriented community service and are able to meet the rigorous personal and ethical standards required of individuals active in law enforcement.