Detroit officials said they are implementing proactive crime reduction tactics to prevent issues like accidental gun deaths, drifting, drag racing and more.
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Posted inDetroit City Notebook, Police & Public Safety
Detroit leaders boost focus on spaces for youth: ‘We need to care for them’
The latest discussion comes days after Sheffield unveiled plans for a Youth Advisory Committee that’s expected to bring together a group of at least 50 youth between 16-26 monthly for conversations about their needs for safe spaces.
Posted inMichigan Government, Police & Public Safety
Nearly 1.6M criminal records cleared under Michigan ‘clean slate’ law
Over three years, Michigan has automatically expunged more than 1. 5 million criminal convictions under a bipartisan ‘clean slate’ law. Advocates say that’s opening doors to jobs, housing and more.
Posted inGuest Commentary, Police & Public Safety
Letter: Detroit’s pension obligations are ‘being managed proactively’
Pension obligations here are lower than in many American cities and are being managed proactively, says Ron Thomas.
Posted inGuest Commentary, Police & Public Safety
Op-Ed: Detroit needs a serious plan to protect our immigrant neighbors
Detroit has the opportunity to respond with the compassion, courage and leadership that our city is known for and the moral clarity this moment demands.
Posted inDetroit City Notebook, Police & Public Safety
Welcoming downtown spaces for Detroit youth. Are there enough?
In recent days, Detroit saw an influx of visitors for the Detroit Tigers’ Opening Day and a surge of young people downtown, which resulted in some being detained by officers.
Posted inDetroit City Notebook, Police & Public Safety
36th District Court makes case for $1.8M budget boost
Chief judge is lobbying the city to up the court’s budget by $1.8 million to add more staff for a “crashing” civil division, operating costs and a living wage for employees.
Posted inDetroit City Notebook, Police & Public Safety
DPD chief defends ShotSpotter use: It ‘tells the truth’
The chief highlighted the department’s reliance on the system ahead of the June expiration of the city’s existing contract with ShotSpotter.
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‘Transparency, accountability’ key to community policing and violence intervention
The best community violence intervention programs can build trust and maintain presence.
Posted inEducation, Police & Public Safety
Detroit public schools have a new visitor check-in policy. What to know
Detroit Public Schools Community District Superintendent Nikolai Vitti said the program, which will require visitors to present ID and be photographed, will replace paper sign-in sheets.