The TRI-SORT Task Force originated in June of 2005 and is the first task force of it's kind in the State of Michigan.

The task force consists of state, county, & local police officers, parole & probation officers, prosecutors, & members of the Michigan State Police Sex Offender Unit.

OPERATION VERIFY, is a sex offender violator sweep operation that was originated in 2002 at the Michigan State Police Lansing Post. OPERATION VERIFY has since developed into a statewide proactive operation. Over 150 different police agencies participate in OPERATION VERIFY annually.