Michael J. Bouchard is an American law enforcement officer and politician who has served as the sheriff of Oakland County, Michigan since 1999.

On January 11, 1999, Michigan Senator and Majority Floor Leader Michael Bouchard accepted the appointment as successor to John F. Nichols who passed away suddenly. In November of 2020, Sheriff Bouchard was returned to Office for the sixth time. His current term will expire on January 1, 2025.

For decades as a sworn police officer, Sheriff Bouchard has put it on the line for us. Hospitalized numerous times for injuries in the line of duty and decorated over 30 times for meritorious service in the line of duty, he knows what it takes to protect our community.

Oakland County Sheriff Michael J Bouchard Oakland County’s longest serving sheriff, serving since January 11th, 1999, leading one of the largest Sheriff’s Offices in the United States, and overseeing over 1400 employees, both sworn and civilian.

19 hours ago · "Sheriff Bouchard literally just flew out of there an hour ago after finishing meeting with Major County Sheriffs’ of America. Prayers." Mike Bouchard, who spoke to WDIV-TV (Channel 4), said even though he is in a profession that sees its share of tragedy, the airplane deaths were chilling to him. He added that "every day is a blessing."

15 hours ago · Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard flew out of Reagan National Airport while coming home from a Major County Sheriffs of America meeting.

1 day ago · Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard returned home from a trip to Washington not long after authorities say a regional jet collided with a military helicopter near the same airport he flew out of.

On January 11, 1999, Michigan Senator and Majority Floor Leader Michael Bouchard accepted the appointment as successor to John F. Nichols who passed away suddenly. In November of 2020, Sheriff Bouchard was returned to Office for the sixth time. His current term will expire on January 1, 2025.

Michael J. Bouchard. Oakland County's Longest Serving Sheriff, serving since January 1999. READ SHERIFF BOUCHARD'S BIOGRAPHY

Jul 2, 2024 · Carolyn Clifford sat down with Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard to talk about the recent high-profile crimes involving his department, including the Rochester Hills splash pad shooting...