The michigan department of state police proposes to use award funds to support enhancements to its SEX offender registry (MSOR), which would include a more detailed history log for violations, an…

The Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs Sex Offender Sentencing awarded $316,542 to the Michigan Department of State Police on March 1, 2026, under the Support for Adam Walsh Act Implementation Grant Program (CFDA 16.750) to enhance the Michigan Sex Offender Registry.

The Michigan State Police will use award funds to implement system upgrades including a more detailed violation history log, enhanced alias information processing, and alignment of registrant photos with the National Sex Offender Public Website. The agency will procure software and equipment to improve training material creation, capture biometric data, and increase compliance in records entry. Funds will also support training and education focused on best practices for apprehension and monitoring of offenders. The award incorporates project initiatives stemming from a 2024 consultation that reviewed the registry system and registry unit processes, implementing a human-centered design approach for process improvement.

Performance takes place in Lansing, Michigan. The award covers a 36-month period from March 1, 2026, through February 28, 2029.

The michigan department of state police proposes to use award funds to support enhancements to its SEX offender registry (MSOR), which would include a more detailed history log for violations, an upgrade of how the system accepts alias information, and a display alignment of registrant photos with nsopw. These enhancements will significantly improve the accuracy of records and clarity to the public.also, software and equipment procurement will provide efficiency in the creation of training materials, capture required biometric data and ultimately increase compliance through the proper entry of information within records. Funds are also requested for training and education to improve best practices for the apprehension and monitoring of offenders. Lastly, stemming from a 2024 consultation to review the MSOR system and SOR unit processes, the MSP is requesting funds to fulfill project initiatives that implement the human-centered design approach.through this initiative, the department is devoted to process improvement and looking to the future for systematic needs.