The sheriff, his deputies, and any coroner or constable having the power to perform such duty may require suitable aid in
  (a) serving process in civil or criminal cases;

Terms Used In Michigan Laws 600.584

  • person: may extend and be applied to bodies politic and corporate, as well as to individuals. See Michigan Laws 8.3l
  (b) preserving the peace;
  (c) apprehending or securing any person for felony or breach of the peace.