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Special Units

MI Police Dog Finds Man Lost in Freezing Woods

A northern Michigan police dog rescued a Pennsylvania man who got lost Sunday in a densely wooded area during frigid temperatures.

January 27, 2022

Patrol

Editorial: Traffic Enforcement and Crime Fighting

In the name of social justice, a number of American cities are taking armed officers off of traffic duty. That’s a big mistake.

January 4, 2022

Patrol

Michigan Officer and Deputy Critically Wounded in Shooting

The suspect tried to climb a fence during the chase and it collapsed, Genesee County Prosecutor David Leyton said. While the officer and deputy tried to pull the fence off the suspect, he allegedly opened fire on the police officers.

December 21, 2021

Patrol

Detroit Officers Find 41 Stolen Packages in Vehicle During Traffic Stop

After stopping the Caravan, the officers noticed there were several packages in the back of the van. When they asked the driver what the packages were for, he didn't have a good answer, police said.

December 9, 2021

Patrol

Detroit Officers Save Kidnapped Children at Traffic Stop

The Detroit Police Department said on Facebook that the incident began with a traffic stop for a red light violation. The driver reportedly told the officers she was in a hurry to get the children in the car to school.

December 3, 2021

Patrol

3 Killed in Suburban Detroit School Shooting, Suspect in Custody

Police said they responded to the active shooting situation with multiple patrol and EMS units, along with SWAT and aviation units.

November 30, 2021

Patrol

Michigan Troopers Rescue Sex Trafficking Victims After Stopping Teen for Speeding

Once police learned she was a sex trafficking victim, she was no longer in custody and they dove deeper into the investigation.

November 19, 2021

Vehicle Ops

Michigan Sheriff Lets Facebook Followers Choose Patrol Car Design

On June 29, the Sheriff’s Office released five vehicle designs on its Facebook page, asking for public input. The winner also won the departmental vote, and in late July, the office announced it would transition all new vehicles to this design. The design is also hundreds of dollars cheaper than the previous design.

October 13, 2021

Patrol

Michigan Trooper and Suspect Shot at Traffic Stop

The trooper had stopped the driver of a Nissan for failure to stop at a stop sign. After the driver was arrested for a suspended license, the trooper made contact with a passenger.

October 7, 2021

Patrol

Michigan Trooper Rescues Hospice Patient from Burning House

Trooper Jacob Strong was just getting ready to end his shift Wednesday night around midnite when he heard the fire call for a home in Caledonia Township.

September 23, 2021

Patrol

Detroit Officer Praised for Helping Young Man Tie His Necktie

Cpl. Eric O’Neal is a K-9 unit officer with the Detroit Police Department but recently he was in the right place at the right time to help a young man with his tie.

September 1, 2021

Command

Veteran Detroit Officer Named City's New Chief

"Two things can be true at the same time: You can hold officers accountable, and you can support policing," Chief James White said. "I want you to know I'm going to support these officers, but I'll continue to require that there's a drive toward excellent policing."

August 25, 2021