Detroit police adds foam bullets, wi-fi cameras to Crisis Intervention Team for mental health calls
"The reality is we have training, but we're not mental health professionals - I'm not the mental health police chief but we're in a mental health crisis, and this situation that we're in right now, we have to have the opportunity to respond more effectively," said DPD Chief James White.
"The reality is we have training, but we're not mental health professionals - I'm not the mental health police chief but we're in a mental health crisis, and this situation that we're in right now, we have to have the opportunity to respond more effectively," said DPD Chief James White.
Detroit Police add pepper ball spray, dense foam bullets, new body cameras to non-lethal options
The Detroit Police Department as some new non-lethal tools at their disposal the next time they are at a scene: pepper ball spray and dense foam bullets.
The Detroit Police Department as some new non-lethal tools at their disposal the next time they are at a scene: pepper ball spray and dense foam bullets.
Off-duty Detroit Police Officer gets into shootout with driver, family says
The family member of an off-duty Detroit Police officer said she was fearing for her life when she got into a shootout with another driver Monday morning.
The family member of an off-duty Detroit Police officer said she was fearing for her life when she got into a shootout with another driver Monday morning.
Drive-by shooting leaves 2 men injured on Detroit's east side
The shooting happened when the two men were walking.
The shooting happened when the two men were walking.
Detroit police hit with pair of $10 million lawsuits claiming excessive force
"What we are asking for, is $10 million on each individual, it's to set the tone," said attorney Todd Perkins.
"What we are asking for, is $10 million on each individual, it's to set the tone," said attorney Todd Perkins.
Woman and teen girl struck in hit-and-run on Van Dyke in Detroit
The driver of the minivan fled on foot and after running from the scene, was eventually arrested by investigators.
The driver of the minivan fled on foot and after running from the scene, was eventually arrested by investigators.
Detroit police officer caps off distinguished career, retiring after 45 years
"We call him 'Old School' because he comes in, and he's always in a crisp uniform, wearing his traffic enforcement hat downtown, and that's a lesson passed on to others as well," White said.
"We call him 'Old School' because he comes in, and he's always in a crisp uniform, wearing his traffic enforcement hat downtown, and that's a lesson passed on to others as well," White said.
VIDEO: Drivers do donuts around fire right in front of Detroit Police at 7 Mile and Greenfield
"I started filming and I'm looking, like man this is crazy, they just keep going and going," he said.
"I started filming and I'm looking, like man this is crazy, they just keep going and going," he said.
White Detroit cop found guilty of assault of Black police officer
A jury convicted a Detroit cop of assaulting Officer Christopher Williams in a case that made national headlines, embarrassed the Detroit Police Department, and humiliated an 18-year veteran of the force.
A jury convicted a Detroit cop of assaulting Officer Christopher Williams in a case that made national headlines, embarrassed the Detroit Police Department, and humiliated an 18-year veteran of the force.
Suspect on the run after shooting woman and her boyfriend during argument in Detroit
The female suspect fatally shot the woman before shooting her boyfriend for intervening, police said.
The female suspect fatally shot the woman before shooting her boyfriend for intervening, police said.
2 people injured in shooting at Olympia Coney Island in Detroit
The shooting happened after an altercation at Olympia Coney Island.
The shooting happened after an altercation at Olympia Coney Island.
Detroit police seek suspect who robbed person at drive-up ATM
Photos released by Detroit police show the suspect approaching and holding the victim at gunpoint.
Photos released by Detroit police show the suspect approaching and holding the victim at gunpoint.
Police: Alleged burglar fatally shot by man who came home on Detroit's west side
The man was allegedly breaking into the home around 3:30 a.m. when a 29-year-old man came home.
The man was allegedly breaking into the home around 3:30 a.m. when a 29-year-old man came home.
1-year-old dies after falling down steps while watched by babysitter, DPD investigates
"We have a number of concerns with what we've learned," said Detroit Police Chief James White.
"We have a number of concerns with what we've learned," said Detroit Police Chief James White.
Detroit police officer shocked by live wire responding to car crash; 5 injured
The car crash happened in the 19200 block of Paul Avenue, between the Southfield freeway and Evergreen.
The car crash happened in the 19200 block of Paul Avenue, between the Southfield freeway and Evergreen.
VIDEO: Man tries to burn Detroit market down
The Detroit Police Department is searching for a man they said tried to set a Detroit market on fire on the Tuesday before Thanksgiving.
The Detroit Police Department is searching for a man they said tried to set a Detroit market on fire on the Tuesday before Thanksgiving.
Detroit Police Commission votes down suspension of DPD sergeant after woman's killing
Ki'Azia Miller was in the middle of a mental health crisis when her mom called police, concerned about the safety of kids that were in the home. A struggle between police and the woman ensued before she was shot.
Ki'Azia Miller was in the middle of a mental health crisis when her mom called police, concerned about the safety of kids that were in the home. A struggle between police and the woman ensued before she was shot.
Chief for a day: boy with brain cancer's dream comes true, leads Detroit Police Department
For 4-year-old Aniel Mendez, Thursday was a dream come true as he was named chief for a day for the Detroit Police Department.
For 4-year-old Aniel Mendez, Thursday was a dream come true as he was named chief for a day for the Detroit Police Department.
Detroit City Council sued over ShotSpotter contract approval
The controversial technology received a $7 million expansion in October.
The controversial technology received a $7 million expansion in October.
Mother heartbroken after son was killed for elevator etiquette in Greektown
Police say Harris was shot after an argument over holding an elevator. The suspect was reportedly upset that Harris allowed a group of women on first.
Police say Harris was shot after an argument over holding an elevator. The suspect was reportedly upset that Harris allowed a group of women on first.