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Detroit Police Add 90 Cops to Street Duty
August 20, 2011
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The Detroit Police Department plans to add an additional 90 officers to patrol duty in the coming months as part of a plan to bring greater safety to one of America's most violent cities.
Chief Ralph Godbee, Jr., announced the plan to add 50 new officers that will be funded via three-year Community Oriented Policing Services grants from the U.S. Department of Justice. The remaining 40 officers are being moved off desk duty starting Sept. 1.
Source: Detroit Free Press
Tags: Detroit PD, Hiring Initiatives, Grants
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K @ 8/30/2011 3:21 PM
This is a great thing for the city of Detroit! Does anyone happen to know when these 50 new officers will be added?
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