Mayor Mike Duggan announced his selection for Detroit’s new police chief on Monday. James White, a veteran officer who also worked for the Michigan Department of Civil Rights, says he will bring “credibility” to policing.
Bryce Huffman
Bryce Huffman is BridgeDetroit's Engagement Editor. He was a part of the original BridgeDetroit newsroom when it launched back in 2020. Before that he was a reporter and podcast host for Michigan Public (formerly Michigan Radio). Bryce is also a screenwriter/filmmaker and a poet. When he's not working, he is watching or talking about movies or watching one of his favorite Detroit sports teams.
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Meet the 3 finalists to be Detroit’s next police chief
On Thursday, the Detroit Board of Police Commissioners narrowed the field for the city’s next police chief to three candidates. Next, they’ll meet with the mayor.
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How Detroit police use your social media to monitor crime
Detroit police are increasingly relying on social media to help solve crimes. Critics say it raises civil rights concerns and will lead to the overpolicing of Black and Brown people.
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Breaking down the reasons why Detroit voters didn’t show up
Less than 15 percent of Detroiters voted in the August primary. Political observers say Detroiters — still recovering from a pandemic and flood cleanup — are presented with few options and are “burned out.”
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Despite hundreds of arrests, impounded cars, Detroit drag racers race on
A crackdown by the Detroit Police Department has led to hundreds of arrests and impounding of racers’ cars, but it doesn’t seem to be deterring those from racing in the streets.
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What you need to know about Detroit’s primary election this Tuesday
From facemasks to dropboxes, here’s what you need to know about casting your ballot in Detroit’s Aug. 3 primary.
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What we know so far about Detroit’s controversial use of facial recognition
Here’s a look at how Detroit police have used facial recognition data since the beginning of 2021.
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Festival brings art, healing to 4 Detroit neighborhoods
Detroit’s Sidewalk Festival has returned after a pause for COVID, and will bring art and healing back to four Detroit neighborhoods this summer. “Neighborhood kids who maybe don’t go downtown or Midtown, they need the art just as much as anyone else,” said Phil Simpson, a Detroit native and painter.
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DDOT passengers demand more buses, shorter wait times
Waiting for the bus isn’t easy in Detroit, but DDOT’s driver shortage has made it worse. The City is looking to hire more drivers.
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13 days after flooding, Detroiters still want help – and answers
It’s been 13 days since flooding hit Detroit’s west and east sides, some residents still don’t have hot water and others still have water or sewage in their basements. As City, State and federal agencies evaluate the damage, residents want help and answers.