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Controversial Michigan State Police Leader to Retire in May
Lt. Col. Aimee Brimacombe, the MSP's chief deputy director, will retire effective May 1, state records show.
Mar. 13, 2026 at 10:04am
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According to a Michigan Freedom of Information Act request, Lt. Col. Aimee Brimacombe, the controversial second-in-command at the Michigan State Police, has filed for retirement effective May 1. Brimacombe has been at the center of several controversies during her tenure, including recent discipline on her record and a promotion up four ranks despite no-confidence votes from two MSP unions.
Why it matters
Brimacombe's retirement comes after years of controversy surrounding her leadership at the Michigan State Police. Her promotion and continued role in the department despite disciplinary issues and union no-confidence votes have raised questions about accountability and leadership within the state police.
The details
Lt. Col. Aimee Brimacombe, the chief deputy director of the Michigan State Police, filed a pension application on January 29 indicating her effective retirement date will be May 1. This comes after MSP officials previously stated Brimacombe would retire "in the coming months" without providing a specific date. Brimacombe has been at the center of several controversies during her tenure, including a 2021 suspension for using an MSP vehicle for personal purposes and being "insubordinate" when directed to return it. She was also involved in a controversy over an alleged excessive use of force case and a large settlement payment.
- Brimacombe filed a pension application on January 29, 2026 indicating her retirement effective date of May 1, 2026.
- In January 2026, MSP officials said Brimacombe would retire "in the coming months" without providing a specific date.
The players
Lt. Col. Aimee Brimacombe
The chief deputy director of the Michigan State Police who is retiring effective May 1, 2026 after years of controversy surrounding her leadership and disciplinary issues.
Col. James Grady
The director of the Michigan State Police who promoted Brimacombe up four ranks in December 2023 despite her recent disciplinary record.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
The governor of Michigan who named Col. James Grady as the MSP director in September 2023 and has stood behind him and Brimacombe despite calls for their resignation or firing.
What they’re saying
“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”
— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident
“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”
— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee
What’s next
The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.
The takeaway
This case highlights growing concerns in the community about repeat offenders released on bail, raising questions about bail reform, public safety on SF streets, and if any special laws to govern autonomous vehicles in residential and commercial areas.
