MUSKEGON HEIGHTS, Mich. — Muskegon Heights City Council members have selected the city’s next police chief.
On Monday night, the council voted unanimously to promote Maurice Sain from “Interim Chief” to “Chief.” Sain replaces Joseph Thomas, who left Muskegon Heights to become the public safety director for Ecorse City in Wayne County.
“I'm proud of the fact that I got a lot of the trust of the community and a lot of support from the community,” Sain said. “I'm looking forward to continuing to hold the community accountable for helping us solve a lot of the crime – knowing that if they see something to say something, call us, let us know what is going on. Call me, reach out to me anytime, and let me know what is going on, and I will assure you that our officers are going to be professional. They are going to greet you with a smiling face and be polite, but we are going to do our job."
Sain has been on the force for 22 years. He previously served as a patrol officer, a sergeant, a deputy chief and a school liaison officer. He told 13 ON YOUR SIDE that he hopes to continue efforts to strengthen police-community relationships.
Sain also serves as a leader outside of the force as the assistant varsity basketball coach at Muskegon High School.
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