Background
Davis, Ritchie Truman was born on February 12, 1937 in Petoskey, Michigan, United States. Son of R.T. and Ruby Louise (Gleason) Davis.
Davis, Ritchie Truman was born on February 12, 1937 in Petoskey, Michigan, United States. Son of R.T. and Ruby Louise (Gleason) Davis.
Associate of Arts, Lansing Community College, Michigan, 1969. Bachelor of Science in Criminal and Social Science, Michigan State University, 1973. Master of Science in Public Administration, Western Michigan University, 1978.
Certified academy associate, Federal Bureau of Investigation Academy, 1969. Certified executive institute, Federal Bureau of Investigation Academy, 1988.
Patrolman, Ann Arbor (Michigan) Police Department, 1958-1960;
patrolman, Department Public Safety Michigan State University, East Lansing, 1960-1963;
trooper, Michigan Department Police, Mount Pleasant and Jackson, 1963-1965;
commander 66th trooper training school Training Division, Michigan Department Police, Mount Pleasant and Jackson, 1965-1967;
loss prevention officer, affirmative action officer, assistant personnel director, Michigan Department Police, 1967-1981;
deputy director Technology Services Bureau, Michigan Department Police, 1981-1987;
director, Michigan Department Police, since 1987. Member Michigan Aeronautics Commission, Lansing, since 1987. Vice-chairman Michigan StateSafety Commission, Lansing, 1987-1988.
Speaker in field; Adjunct Professor Michigan State University.
Member Michigan Association Chiefs Police (secretary, treasurer since 1987), International Association Chiefs Police (chairman northern central region since 1988), National Crime Justice Association, Michigan State University Alumni Association (board directors 1982-1985, since 1988).
Married Sandra Biederman, July 28, 1956 (divorced 1980). Children: Lori Bashore, Timothy, Tom, Robert. Married Marsha Jane Richards, March 25, 1982.
1 child, Tamara Russell.