The mark consists of a stylized depiction of a 6 pointed gold star with beads on each point all with a black border and a secondary filigreed black and gold border. The literal element Michigan within a stylized depiction of a scroll is at the top of the shield and below that the literal elements Sheriffs' Ass'n within a stylized depiction of a scroll. In the middle of the shield is a circle with black border within which are stylized depictions of scrolls at top and bottom with the literal elements E Pluribus Unum and Si Quaeris Peninsulam Amoenam Circumspice within them. Below the top scroll is a stylized depiction of an eagle holding arrows and two elk holding a sign that has within it the literal element Tuebor, a person holding a walking stick and the rising sun over a lake. The shield is adjacent to and partially overlapping a black and white striped depiction of a map of Michigan.
The color(s) gold, black and white is/are claimed as a feature of the mark.
The English translation of E Pluribus Unum, Tuebor, and Si Quaeris Peninsulam Amoenam Circumspice in the mark is Out of Many, One; I will defend; and If You Seek a Pleasant Peninsula Look Around.