Besides local police, the county sheriff's department and the Michigan State Police were involved in the investigation, according to local media reports.

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Thomas' office and the Michigan State Police are investigating Hall's death.

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Codespear says the Michigan State Police will deploy its IP-based products for alert notifications and communication among state, county and municipal emergency managers and first responders.

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