CRAWFORD COUNTY – Lieutenant Michael Gammicchia (“Chia”) bids farewell after 22 years of dedicated service to the citizens of Crawford County. On August 22, members of the sheriff’s department, court staff, retired officers, family members, and friends gathered outside of the Crawford County building to celebrate Chia’s many accomplishments.
Over the years, Chia has received the Life Saving Award, completed the Michigan Jail Staff Academy, and was a Field Training Officer, just to name a few of his many achievements.
In 2015, Chia was promoted from Road Deputy to Road Sergeant and was Law Enforcement Officer of the year in 2016. He was ultimately promoted to Lieutenant in 2019.
During the celebration, bailiffs from Crawford County presented him with a flag that was flown over the U.S. Capitol in his honor with an appreciation letter from United States Representative Jack Bergman.
Sheriff Ryan Swope led the presentation and reiterated what everyone wanted to say, “We can ultimately fill the position held by Michael Gammicchia, but we will never be able to replace him.”
Good luck and enjoy your well-deserved retirement, Chia!
