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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 3, 2011

Detroit Police Bring Back Precincts

The move "enhances our community policing efforts, data-driven approach toward deployment, and maintains our trajectory toward consent-decree compliance by the end of this calendar year," according to a statement released by Police Chief Ralph Godbee.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 2, 2011

Ambushed Detroit Officer 'Never Had a Chance'

Jason Gibson, 26, then allegedly fired three .45-caliber rounds from inside the home at Officer Huff — two struck and killed the officer who "never had a chance," Assistant Wayne County Prosecutor Thomas Trzcinski told jurors Wednesday.

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Inside the Badge by Robert O'BrienFebruary 10, 2011

We Need to Harden Police Targets

The litany of attacks on police stations is lengthy, having occurred in cities, suburbs, and rural areas alike. For every attack, there are undoubtedly countless more close calls, many we probably don't even know about.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 7, 2011

Detroit Offers Cops Foreclosed Homes, Fix-It Funds To Live In City

Under a program known as "Project 14," officers would pay up to $1,000 for foreclosed houses and receive up to $150,000 in federal grants to rehabilitate them.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 25, 2011

Detroit Police Roll Out New Security Measures At Station

New security measures such as a metal detector have been added to the Detroit Police Department's Northwestern District station that was the scene of a surprise assault Sunday with new security measures.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 24, 2011

Detroit Police Station Shooter Wanted Suicide by Cop

Lamar Deshea Moore, 38, had been implicated in the kidnapping and sexual assault of a runaway teenage girl, when he opened fire on officers inside Northwestern station.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 23, 2011

Four Detroit Officers Shot In Precinct Assault

Commander Brian Davis, Sgt. Ray Saati, Officer David Anderson and a female sergeant were struck by rounds from the gunman's pistol-grip shotgun. All are expected to recover.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 22, 2010

Detroit Officer Shoots Burglar During Scuffle In Beauty Store's Dark Basement

The officers responded to Amy's Wig & Beauty Supply in the 13500 block of West 6 Mile at about 5:30 this morning after getting a 911 call. While the officer was inside the basement, the suspect lunged at him and attempted to grab his gun.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 1, 2010

Angels Night Fires Increase 30% In Detroit

Also, officers arrested 126 young people for curfew violations. Traffic enforcement recorded 33 arrests and 536 citations.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 21, 2010

Detroit's Interim Chief Gets Full-Time Job

Mayor Dave Bing named Ralph Godbee interim chief in July after the mayor asked former Chief Warren Evans to resign.

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