OFFICER NORM LABONTE

Norm grew up in Midland, Michigan where he attended and graduated Midland High School in 1998.  After high school, he received an Associates Degree in the applied Science of Criminal Justice from Delta Community College.  While attending college, he was hired by the Midland County Sheriff Department as a part-time marine patrol Deputy.  He then attended the Northeastern Police Academy at Delta College and graduated in December of 2001. 

 In November of 2002, he was hired by the Roscommon County Sheriff Department as a full-time Deputy.  Over the course of the next six years as a Deputy, he was assigned to many positions such as school liaison, road patrol, marine and off road vehicle patrol, snowmobile patrol, and court security in the new Roscommon County Courts Facility.  In 2004, he received a life saving commendation from the Roscommon County Sheriff Department. 

 Certifications & Training

• American Heart Association certified CPR / AED Instructor 

• Certified Advanced Hazardous Material Technician

• Certified Firefighter I and II

• Certified Fire Officer I and II

• Certified Emergency Medical Technician

• Certified Radar/LIDAR Operator        

• Certified PBT & Datamaster Operator         

• Certified in PPCT/ OC spray/ Freeze+P/ Taser X26/ MCOLES Firearms qualifications.

• Certified in Standardized Field Sobriety Testing

• Certified LEIN Operator

Officer LaBonte is a great addition to our team.  Officer LaBonte joined our staff on 12-21-09. 

E-mail Officer LaBonte at nlabonte@gerrishtownship.org or call me at 989-821-5207 ext 293