If the federal government wants to send resources to Detroit, let it be investments in schools, housing, jobs, and enrichment opportunities for youth, not soldiers with rifles.
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The Detroit street where kids dodge semitrucks to get to class
A truck route ordinance in Southwest Detroit has stalled for years. Meanwhile, 18-wheelers rumble past parks and schools.
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‘Credible bomb threat’ cleared from Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist’s home
The threat came one day after the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at a college campus event in Utah.
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Woman wrongly accused of carjacking loses lawsuit against Detroit police who used facial tech
Police admitted she was the wrong suspect, and charges were eventually dropped, but not before the pregnant mom spent 10 hours in jail.
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Rash of killings tied to domestic violence prompts calls for action
Advocates explain how victims of domestic violence can get a PPO and other protections.
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Commentary: Trump’s deployment of National Guard to fight crime blurs legal distinction between police and the military
While the National Guard has, by law, a limited law enforcement function in times of domestic emergencies, it’s a unique part of the U.S. military that typically responds to natural disasters and extreme violence.
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Detroit police board revisits citizen complaint policy – just months after gutting it
For years, the BOPC has grappled with a backlog of citizen complaints, staffing issues and questions of transparency. Members will vote on a revised policy Sept. 4.
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Residents worry Detroit could be next for Trump troops
Trump hasn’t mentioned Detroit, but the president has said he plans to send troops to crack down on crime in “Democrat-run” cities like Chicago.
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‘She deserved to live’: Loved ones of Henry Ford Hospital shooting victim demand change
Latricia Green, who police say was fatally shot by her ex-husband at Henry Ford hospital, endured years of abuse and tried to get help, according to her friend.
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Drug use a growing factor in fatal crashes on Michigan roadways
New Michigan crash data show drugs now factor in one-quarter of road fatalities, up from 19% a decade ago. Overall, road deaths remain elevated since the pandemic, with teens, seniors, motorcyclists and bicyclists seeing increased risks.