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DEPARTMENT HISTORY As the Ludington Police Department was not established until 1916, city marshals were appointed prior to that date. Prior to 1916, a force of deputy marshals was maintained much the same as the Sheriff's Office today. After 1916 the force was given a definite organization. It was one of the first to use motor vehicles and, in 1935, one of the first to use radios.
Besides being city marshal and chief of police, Mr. William McGuire was mayor of Ludington from 1932 until his death in 1934. The lack of information regarding city marshals is unfortunate. Records are scantly; for example, William Kennedy's name comes from the list of city officers for 1887 that was printed on the 1888 city map. SOURCE: James Cabot
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