Michael T. Force, former Chief of Police for the City of Lake Saint Louis, is a successful law enforcement executive with over 36 years of professional law enforcement experience. A retired Marine Corps officer, he holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Oklahoma and a Master of Science in Human Resource Management from Lindenwood University. He is also a graduate of the 152nd Session of the FBI National Academy. His numerous professional affiliations include an active lifetime membership in the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), where he has served for over 30 years on the Police Image & Ethics Committee. He also served on the governing body of the IACP representing cities of 50,000 and less. During his tenure, he was a founding member of that organization’s Task Force on Underage Drinking.

Chief Force is a member of the Board and former President of the Missouri Police Chiefs Association (MPCA). He is a member of the Board of Directors for the Eastern Missouri Law Enforcement Training Academy and has served as the Chairman of the Police Officer’s Standards and Training Commission for the State of Missouri. He serves as a member of the Board of Directors for the St. Charles SWAT Team as well as the St Charles County Drug Task Force.

Prior to his employment with the City of Lake Saint Louis, Chief Force served our nation for 22 years in the United States Marine Corps; 12 years as an enlisted Marine, attaining the rank of Gunnery Sergeant in the Infantry and 10 years as a Military Police Officer, retiring at the rank of Captain.

Chief Force has been the recipient of numerous awards and commendations, including the Inspector General Commendation for Contributions to Law Enforcement and the Navy Commendation medal for increasing efficiency of law enforcement training and operational support provided to 23 world-wide police units. He received the Governor of Minnesota’s Certificate of Commendation for his involvement in Operation Desert Storm. In 1997, the City of Lake Saint Louis and the men and women of the Lake Saint Louis Police Department presented him the Meritorious Conduct Medal for outstanding leadership, professionalism, integrity and devotion to duty. He has also been recognized by the Missouri Legislature for his contributions to Law Enforcement and in 1995 was selected as Missouri’s Top Chief Law Enforcement Chief Executive.