Interim Chief James White said he will deploy extra officers on overtime to carry out the plan's five components: Increasing police presence; strict enforcement of noise code violations; cracking down on parking lot owners who allow tailgating parties; curbing drag racing and drifting; and community engagement.
Read More →At the news conference Monday, James White remarked about his training as a licensed mental health counselor and plans to seek grant funding for counseling services for Detroit police officers at each precinct.
Read More →The city has yet to identify an interim police chief, but Mayor Mike Duggan said he is working with the Board of Police Commissioners to fill the position until they find a permanent successor for Craig.
Read More →The suspect was reportedly stabbing himself with the knife when police arrived on scene.
Read More →Thirteen squad cars responded, including a K-9 unit, and after a 30-minute search, they found the boy, "cold and wet but breathing." It's not known how long he was in the woods.
Read More →Troopers obtained a search warrant and made entry. Police say the suspect had barricaded himself inside the house. After entry, troopers found that the suspect had allegedly set up a booby trap and made other preparations to harm troopers.
Read More →Vehicles are currently shared by two deputies, and the change would allow the department to keep vehicles for six years instead of three. This would also reduce employee contact, which is important during the pandemic. It would take a few years to build up the fleet, but wouldn’t cost the county extra.
Read More →The all-electric vehicles are new to the market, and the city does not expect to receive the vehicles until the fall, according to a city memo. The AWD models will address winter weather concerns, and the vehicle is rated at 210 miles per charge.
Read More →The city cites four protests that occurred in the city this year, and alleges that injuries to police officers included "cracked vertebrae, lacerations, and concussions."
Read More →"As they (Special Response Team) moved in, they could see he was holding an AR-15 and officers asked to see his hands," Chief Craig said. "The man shook his head, 'negative' and there was an exchange of gunfire between this suspect and the SRT officers."
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