Paul Pummill, Executive Director of the Michigan State Police Command Officers Association, informed members via email on Tuesday of the complaint, according to the Detroit Free Press who learned about the complaint. The complaint was also shared with the Michigan Attorney General and outlines alleged “misconduct” of our department’s leadership.

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Pummill’s counterpart at the Michigan State Police Troopers Association, Nate Johnson, echoed the announcement to troopers. Details of the alleged misconduct currently remain under wraps to protect the investigation’s integrity.

Ethics on trial.

Kurt Weiss, spokesperson for the State Board of Ethics, which is limited to advisory recommendations, confirmed receipt of the complaint, which could be addressed at the board’s next meeting in March. While the unions have yet to disclose specifics, past controversies under Grady’s leadership provide clues.

One flashpoint: Grady’s response to a fatal police chase in Kentwood, where a trooper was later charged with second-degree murder. The troopers association previously called his handling of the incident a “rush to judgment,” leading to a no-confidence stance.

Additionally, Pummill accused Grady in January of last year of lying during an internal affairs investigation tied to a scandal at the Flint post, where favored candidates were allegedly given advance copies of promotion exam questions.

Another controversy centers on Grady’s deputy, Lt. Col. Aimee Brimacombe, who is accused of pressuring a prosecutor to charge two troopers following an arrest tied to her personal connections. Specifically, the claims suggest she pursued charges against the troopers after they arrested the brother of one of her Facebook friends. Brimacombe has denied these allegations.

Leadership under fire.

MSP spokeswoman Shanon Banner has defended the department, stating that “integrity is a core characteristic” and that leadership’s actions align with state ethics standards. Still, this complaint adds to a mounting list of challenges for Grady, whose tenure has been marked by controversy since its start.