More than 1 million state residents care for their relatives, but most are never trained. After losing two parents, a Farmington Hills woman has begun boot camps to teach others.
Ted Roelofs
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Some police traffic stops end violently. Is there a better way?
Black drivers are pulled over for traffic stops at greater rates than whites and, as we’ve seen in Minnesota and elsewhere, these incidents have sometimes ended in tragedy. Can we reduce violence by getting police out of the business of issuing minor violations?
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Detroit police working to de-escalate confrontations with the mentally ill
Years after other Michigan departments, the state’s largest city police force turns to specialized mental health training for officers.
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After Breonna Taylor decision, protests still outpace legislation in Michigan
Key police reform bills were urgently drafted in June, following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. But they are still awaiting approval in Lansing, which one lawmaker predicted would come in this year’s lame-duck session.
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From couch potato to bike trails: a coronavirus silver lining in Michigan
Stir-crazy from quarantine, Michiganders are snapping up bicycles as fast as stores can stock them. Hunting and fishing license purchases are also up dramatically as residents find comfort and urgency in exploring more of the outdoors.