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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 27, 2011

Video: Detroit Cop Sued for Punching Casino Patron

The incident took place at the U Me Drink club in the MGM Grand casino. Officers were called to remove Patrick Poisson, 38, who had allegedly touched the buttocks of a waitress. While escorting Poisson from the bar, Officer Arthur Dudal apparently sucker-punched Poisson twice.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 20, 2011

Detroit Police Add 90 Cops to Street Duty

Chief Ralph Godbee, Jr., announced the plan to add 50 new officers funded via three-year Community Oriented Policing Services grants from the U.S. Department of Justice. The remaining 40 are being moved off desk duty on Sept. 1.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 18, 2011

First Free Home Goes to Detroit Cop

Detroit Police Officer William Booker-Riggs, a mayoral bodyguard, became the first officer to take advantage of Mayor Dave Bing's ambitious plan to make homeowners of 200 city officers.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 17, 2011

Alarm Industry Vows to Fight Detroit PD's Verification Policy

A trade association representing the security industry pledged to challenge the Detroit Police Department's new policy requiring verification of the break-in before officers respond to a burglar alarm.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 16, 2011

Detroit Police Require Alarm Verification for Burglary Response

Starting Monday, the Detroit Police Department will only respond to burglary calls if the alarm company provides verification that an actual break-in has occurred.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 8, 2011

Detroit Shifts Desk Officers To Patrol To Lower Murder Rate

Detroit Police officers assigned to desk duty will be required under a new initiative to put in eight hours of street patrol each week to help the department halt a rising murder rate.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 18, 2011

Detroit Homicide Sergeant Killed In Motorcycle Wreck

Michael Martell, 42, died at Mount Clemens Regional Medical Center on Sunday. He had not been wearing a helmet.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 12, 2011

Detroit PD Makes Gains in Overcoming Former Abuses, Monitor Says

The Detroit Police Department made significant progress during the past three months in carrying out federally mandated reforms, a court-appointed monitor reported today.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 7, 2011

Good Samaritan Pulls Detroit Sergeant from Burning Cruiser

A civilian Good Samaritan pulled a Detroit Police sergeant out of his burning cruiser this morning, after the officer lost control of the vehicle on Detroit's west side.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 24, 2011

Detroit Police Crack Down on Officers' Social Media Use

In a new directive approved by the Detroit Board of Police Commissioners, officers can be punished for releasing information considered privileged that relates to crimes, accidents, or violations. The directive says employees have to use discretion to avoid discrediting or disrespecting the department.

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