Paw Paw Post trooper named Trooper of the Year A Michigan State Police trooper with the Paw Paw post was named Trooper of the Year by the International Association of Chiefs of Police. Trooper Mark Fletcher was honored for his actions during a deadly home invasion in Comstock Township. He and two fellow officers were shot in the incident. “We are proud to honor Trooper Fletcher as the 2020 Trooper of the Year for his courageous actions and selfless commitment to his fellow officers,” said Governor Gretchen Whitmer. “Trooper Fletcher has served the people of Michigan honorably and embodies the qualities of a true public servant.