The board is responsible for representing civilian interest in police misconduct cases, essentially policing the police.
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Posted inHealth and Welfare, Police & Public Safety
It’s home heating season. The Detroit Fire Department has tips to stay safe
The department is sharing home heating safety reminders on the heels of two deadly house fires in the city within two days.
Posted inEducation, Police & Public Safety
ICE arrests another Detroit teen as lawmakers, school district push back
Santiago Zamora Perez, 17, is at least the fourth Detroit student currently jailed by federal immigration authorities. Tlaib calls for his release.
Posted inEducation, Police & Public Safety
Michigan districts have more time to agree to controversial waiver to get safety funding
Michigan school districts that have already agreed to waive their rights have until Dec. 30 to rescind those agreements.
Posted inEducation, Police & Public Safety
Detroit teens detained by ICE should be released, advocates say
The press conference was organized to support the two 16-year-old students, who are cousins and attend Western International High School in Southwest Detroit.
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Detroit students from Western International High detained by ICE
Arrested on the city’s eastside, they were taken with family members to an ICE detention facility in Texas.
Posted inElection 2025, Police & Public Safety
How did write-in candidates fare in Detroit 2025 elections?
Results are in for advisory council, commission with competing write-in candidates.
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Detroit Police Department has mountains of crime data. Here’s how to navigate it
Navigating the data is complicated. Here’s what you need to know for how to access and interpret crime statistics released by Detroit police.
Posted inEducation, Police & Public Safety, Political and Public Policy Information
Michigan has $321M for school safety. The catch: Districts must waive rights
Michigan public and private schools can opt in to receive school safety and mental health funding. But school groups say they have issues with the funding rules.
Posted inElection 2025, Police & Public Safety
Voters select new Detroit Board of Police Commissioners in races with few candidates
There were no candidates on the ballot for Districts 1, 3 and 5. Voters chose write-in candidates, but as of 7 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, those names were not listed on the city’s election results website.