Detroit Police Officers in tears after 12-hour negotiation with woman on ledge of high-rise
When someone is going through a mental health crisis, 911 is ultimately called. For Detroit Police Officers, that puts them as the lead to help people in their mental struggles - something that Chief James White says needs to change.
When someone is going through a mental health crisis, 911 is ultimately called. For Detroit Police Officers, that puts them as the lead to help people in their mental struggles - something that Chief James White says needs to change.
Detroit Police Department sergeant dies from medical complications on duty
Sergeant Shannon Wright suffered medical complications while on duty, on Sunday, August 27, according to the department's social media accounts on Tuesday.
Sergeant Shannon Wright suffered medical complications while on duty, on Sunday, August 27, according to the department's social media accounts on Tuesday.
Police: 5 shot, 1 fatally outside of motorcycle club on Detroit's west side
Investigators say the shooting stemmed from an argument outside a motorcycle club.
Investigators say the shooting stemmed from an argument outside a motorcycle club.
3 suspects wanted in shooting of Detroit police officer have been arrested
The officer was wounded in the leg in the early morning hours of August 11, on the east side at Morang and Whitehill responding to a call of shots fired.
The officer was wounded in the leg in the early morning hours of August 11, on the east side at Morang and Whitehill responding to a call of shots fired.
Gun used in accidental shooting that killed 8-year-old boy was illegal: Police
“There were two kids near the gun," he said. "We don’t know enough to say whether or not the 8-year-old shot himself or another kid shot him.”
“There were two kids near the gun," he said. "We don’t know enough to say whether or not the 8-year-old shot himself or another kid shot him.”
8-year-old dies from shooting in Detroit home, police investigate
The child was pronounced deceased at the hospital, according to investigators.
The child was pronounced deceased at the hospital, according to investigators.
Eastern Market CEO injured, wife dies after being struck by a car walking to dinner in Detroit
“The Eastern Market family is deeply sorry for the Carmody family and will give our full support to Dan and his family through this incredibly sad and difficult time," said President Katy Trudeau.
“The Eastern Market family is deeply sorry for the Carmody family and will give our full support to Dan and his family through this incredibly sad and difficult time," said President Katy Trudeau.
Armed suspect fatally shot by police after pulling gun on officer in SW Detroit
The suspect had been blocking traffic when a DPD supervisor on patrol pulled up and approached him.
The suspect had been blocking traffic when a DPD supervisor on patrol pulled up and approached him.
Barricaded man with machete in mental crisis surrenders to Detroit police
"The the fact that he's armed with a weapon is threatening his family, is threatening the police, and he's threatening himself. This could have ended very differently," Chief White said.
"The the fact that he's armed with a weapon is threatening his family, is threatening the police, and he's threatening himself. This could have ended very differently," Chief White said.
Reward offered in search for shooting suspects who wounded Detroit police officer
The three suspects were encountered in a funeral home parking lot when one shot the trooper. An illegal marijuana grow operation was later found in the location.
The three suspects were encountered in a funeral home parking lot when one shot the trooper. An illegal marijuana grow operation was later found in the location.
Detroit Police ask community for tips after officer shot last week
The Detroit Police Department are still searching for the suspects responsible in the shooting of an officer on the city's east side just early Friday morning.
The Detroit Police Department are still searching for the suspects responsible in the shooting of an officer on the city's east side just early Friday morning.
Former Detroit police commissioner cited for lewd act with sex worker to be arraigned Monday
Bryan Ferguson stepped down from his post after he was given a ticket for indecent and obscene conduct.
Bryan Ferguson stepped down from his post after he was given a ticket for indecent and obscene conduct.
Police: 1 dead, 2 critically injured in triple shooting on Detroit's northwest side
The argument progressed and shots were fired, police say.
The argument progressed and shots were fired, police say.
Detroit police commissioner asks feds to probe Detroit police and board, alleging 'nexus' of corruption
Detroit police levied a harsh rebuke against the commissioner's request for an investigation, saying his sentiments "are not shared by other members of the Board."
Detroit police levied a harsh rebuke against the commissioner's request for an investigation, saying his sentiments "are not shared by other members of the Board."
Detroit police officer shot on east side, search ongoing for 3 suspects
"The other two officers returned fire, but it's unknown if their shots took effect," Chief White said.
"The other two officers returned fire, but it's unknown if their shots took effect," Chief White said.
Facial recognition software blasted by DPD board of commissioners after recent false arrest
A vote to ban facial recognition for the Detroit police failed tonight, which would have kept the department from using it for a year.
A vote to ban facial recognition for the Detroit police failed tonight, which would have kept the department from using it for a year.
Detroit Police Prep Academy graduates more than 50 teens in second-ever class
“You guys are our 'now,' I cannot be prouder of you, knowing that the future is bright. Knowing that you are the future doctors, lawyers, police officers," said Chief White.
“You guys are our 'now,' I cannot be prouder of you, knowing that the future is bright. Knowing that you are the future doctors, lawyers, police officers," said Chief White.
DPD Chief: False arrest of pregnant woman not due to face recognition but human error
White held a press conference responding to a lawsuit filed on behalf of Porcha Woodruff. She is the pregnant mother of two who was frisked, handcuffed and taken into custody for a carjacking she did not commit.
White held a press conference responding to a lawsuit filed on behalf of Porcha Woodruff. She is the pregnant mother of two who was frisked, handcuffed and taken into custody for a carjacking she did not commit.
Detroit police to add 25 new officers - 11 for mental health emergencies
“This (mental health) crisis is on our doorstep. we have to effectively, and professionally manage it," said DPD Chief James White.
“This (mental health) crisis is on our doorstep. we have to effectively, and professionally manage it," said DPD Chief James White.
Pregnant woman wrongly arrested files federal lawsuit for facial recognition mistake
"The Detroit Police Department needs to recognize that it is using dangerous technology that fails at particularly high rates for people with Black faces in one of the blackest cities in America - and stop using this racist surveillance technology here in Detroit," said Phil Mayor, Michigan ACLU attorney.
"The Detroit Police Department needs to recognize that it is using dangerous technology that fails at particularly high rates for people with Black faces in one of the blackest cities in America - and stop using this racist surveillance technology here in Detroit," said Phil Mayor, Michigan ACLU attorney.