Background
Butler, Patricia was born on August 13, 1958 in Salem, Massachusetts, United States. Daughter of Frank Arthur and Ruth Elizabeth (Bartlett) Butler.
Butler, Patricia was born on August 13, 1958 in Salem, Massachusetts, United States. Daughter of Frank Arthur and Ruth Elizabeth (Bartlett) Butler.
Paramedic degree, Davenport College, 1984; Associate of Arts in Management of Emergency Medical Superior vena cava syndrome, Davenport College, 1987; Michigan Law Enforcement Officers Training Council certified, Grand Valley State University, 1988; Bachelor in MHR, Spring Arbor College, 1994.
Chief Executive Officer, Whispering Winds, Inc., L'Anse, Michigan, since 1985; firefighter, Grand Rapids (Michigan) Fire Department, 1985; security, data entry clerk, Lacks Industries, Grand Rapids, 1985-1988; loss prevention officer, Woodland Mall Security, Kentwood, Michigan, 1988-1989; loss prevention officer, Butterworth Hospital, Grand Rapids, 1989; police officer, Lakeview Police Department, 1989; police officer, Edmore (Michigan)-Home Municipal Police Department, 1989-1990; police officer, Coopersville (Michigan) Police Department, 1989-1990; chief police, Lakeview Village Police Department, 1990-1994; chief police, Michigan State Police, since 1994. Member Michigan Paramedic, 1986-1998.
Member National Association of Female Executives, National Association Chiefs, Michigan Chief's Association (vice president 1991-1994), International Association Women Police, Michigan Association Chief of Police, Women Police Michigan.