I was sorry to hear of Jim's passing. Jim(Pappy) was one of the more senior command officers when I first started working at LPD. He was a great mentor & teacher for a young officer like myself. (plus a good softball player) My condolences to his family.

Message from Ron Clevenger

January 4, 2018 12:42 PM

The kind of cop that every department would love to have.
The best of the best. LPD has lost a great guy. (Tough too)

Message from KEN wiezorek

January 4, 2018 7:53 AM

May JIM REST IN PEACE. I WORKED FOR AND WITH JIM FOR YEARS. I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER ALL THE GOOD TIMES. HE WAS A GREAT SGT.. AND PERSON.

Message from Clarence (Buffy) Bisson Sgt retired

January 3, 2018 3:44 PM

I had the privilege of working with and for Pappy as I knew him. I was on the Start team with him. He will be missed. I am sorry for your loss

Message from Paul and Karen Weidner

January 3, 2018 2:05 PM

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. I worked with Jim for many years and considered him a good man and great police officer. He will be missed by his LPD family.

Message from Woody Wright - Retired Detective, Lansing Police

January 3, 2018 12:33 PM

Undoubtably the best Person that I worked with, worked for and knew.
I never ever forgot you Sarge! You were a humble leader and led by example.
I’ll also never forget your sludge hammer right hand! That when you hit somebody in the shoulder, you drove them into next week.
I want his children to know that he was the best of the best.
He represented The Lansing Police Department and his family very, very well.
Everybody knew Jimmy Conklin and everybody loved Jimmy Conklin.
Your rest is well deserved.

Message from Retired Officer David D.Dickson Jr. Lansing, Michigan Police Dept.

January 3, 2018 11:58 AM

Condolences to the Conklin Family. Sergeant Conklin, rest in peace my brother, we probably won't have to be on another (SWAT TEAM) in heaven.

David D. Dickson Jr.
Chief Sergeant-At-Arms
Michigan House of Representatives
Police Agency

Message from Retired Acting Chief Paul Teszlewicz, Lansing Police Dept

January 2, 2018 1:50 PM

In the 28 yrs I worked at the Lansing Police Department, Jim was one of the best Sergeants I ever worked for. He was a mentor and most of all was a "Great Cop." May he rest in peace.....................

Message from Craig Gleason (Retired LPD Sgt.)

January 3, 2018 11:52 AM

To the family of Jim Conklin, Jim was a few years senior to me, and therefore was a mentor or training officer for me and many others. He was always such a good, "straight arrow" in getting the job done correctly. My condolences to all family members. Your loss is a great one.

Message from Tom Kelly

January 2, 2018 1:47 PM

Jim took our wedding pictures back in 1973. Tom worked with Jim at LPD. May he Rest In Peace.

Message from Sgt. Douglas Pollard, Lansing Police Department (Retired)

January 2, 2018 1:23 PM

Good bye old friend, we had some good times on the job and on the diamond.

Message from Sgt. Wendell Frever (Retired Lansing Police Dept.)

January 2, 2018 11:50 AM

My friend for many years ................. RIP

Message from Jennifer

December 31, 2017 10:16 AM

My condolences to the Conklin family. May you find comfort in the hope God gives of seeing your dear loved one again on a paradise earth where there will be no more death or suffering. John 5:28, 29; Revelation 21:3, 4.

Message from Sharon Schermer (former assistant at Tri-Boro)

December 30, 2017 7:43 AM

Marylou and family. Please accept my condolences on Jim's passing He was one of those special clients who made going to work fun.