Plans would give police a ‘duty to intervene’ if a colleague uses excessive force, restrict no-knock warrants and require more extensive background checks for new officers.
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‘ShotStoppers’ shows dramatic drops in homicides, shootings in parts of Detroit
Violent crime in Detroit has been trending down for several years, with annual homicides being at their lowest since 1966 when there were 214 homicides.
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With clock ticking, Michigan Dems eye ‘ghost gun,’ bump stock bans
Gun manufacturers could also face legal liability for deaths under bills Democrats are lining up for potential votes in the lame-duck session.
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Guide: How to use the new Detroit police accountability dashboard
The Board of Police Commissioners’ new dashboard has launched; Here’s a step-by-step explanation of how to use the new tool.
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Detroit police board launches new accountability dashboard for citizen complaints
The dashboard is intended to provide greater transparency to the public about the board’s investigations into police misconduct after years of intense public scrutiny.
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Ex-Riverfront Conservancy CFO pleads guilty in $40M wire fraud, money laundering effort
Smith, 52, agreed to pay restitution of at least $44.3 million after his efforts “to divert millions in Conservancy funds.”
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Immigrant rights group: Noncitizens can take these steps ahead of Trump presidency
Here are some specific steps that the legal services nonprofit Michigan Immigrant Rights Center (MIRC) recommends noncitizens do now.
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Threat to Detroit polling site reported on election eve, police say
An election official confirmed with the Free Press that there was a coordinated effort between local, state and federal law enforcement officials to ensure safety at polling sites.
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Deputy Mayor Todd Bettison appointed interim Detroit police chief
Duggan said Bettison is among a generation of highly trusted DPD leaders and will represent a great transition to “one of the sons of Detroit.”
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Detroit police chief selected to lead Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network
Detroit Police Chief James White was unanimously chosen to serve as the mental health authority’s next CEO.