Voices of Service: UTPD Detective Brad Patton digs in on cases that require deeper investigation

Detective Brad Patton always knew he wanted to work in law enforcement. He grew up watching The Rockford Files and Adam 12 and would listen to a neighbor’s police scanner on the weekends, imagining himself as a crime fighter.

Originally from Hartland, Detective Patton worked for the Brighton Police Department for several years before he was promoted to detective in 2002. He spent 18 years with the department, including six years on a DEA task force before retiring in 2020.

In 2025, Detective Patton found himself missing the work. He had collaborated with Unadilla Township’s Chief Russell on a few cases and knew working for Russell would be a positive experience. When a position opened up at Unadilla Township Police Department (UTPD), Patton got recertified through the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) and was hired in April…

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