City council approves 100 license plate readers at 25 Detroit intersections

The license plate readers will be used by the Detroit Police Department in violent crimes investigations like homicides and auto thefts. It will not be used for traffic enforcement.

New Detroit police video released in arrest using force on man in alleged truck break-in

Late Tuesday night three police video clips were released of the east side incident, in a move that the department said was for transparency and to dispel rumors, adding that the full investigation is not over into what happened.

DPD's Detroit Rewards TV offers more ways to get paid for tips that help fight crime

"To those out here who think this is snitching it is not," said Eric Ewing, assistant chief, DPD. "Every 911 call with the absence of an officer seeing the crime happen themselves, starts with someone calling the police."

'Detroit has turned a corner'; One Detroit Partnership reduced violent shootings by 18%

Collaboration between the U.S. Attorney's Office and city police and the mayor's office has led to a drop in crime in enforced areas. Some think it could be the beginning of a larger offset of crime in Detroit.

Video of Detroit police arrest posted online showing force; DPD to investigate

The incident happened on the city's east side at State Fair near Gratiot where video shows multiple officers from DPD's 9th Precinct attempt to arrest the 34-year-old man.

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.

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.

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.

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.”

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.

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.

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.

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.