Detroit police adding 300 officers to weekend patrols with increased overtime

The end of the summer usually comes with large events and parties that can draw large crowds. The chief hopes adding officers to the weekends will reduce potential conflict.

Detroit Police crackdown amid spike in traffic crashes

The city of Detroit is seeing more and more cases of reckless driving that result in tragic consequences. Now the Detroit Police Department set up a sting to ticket those disobeying traffic laws.

Detroit police officer pleads no contest in fatal crash that killed lawyer

Teaira Funderburg's no contest plea means she faces a year of probation and 100 hours of community service. She will also need to give up her police certification.

Detroit police officer shot at by carjacking suspects; 2 in custody 1 at large

A carjacking suspect shot at a Detroit police officer during a foot chase Thursday night, but no officers were injured. Two suspects have been arrested with one still at large.

Wayne County Prosecutor declines to charge Detroit officer filmed punching man

Detroit police had suspended the officer after the punch, which happened in Greektown in August 2021. A video of the incident showed the unnamed cop approaching a man who was walking backward, and slugging him in the face.

Detroit police, community come together for National Night Out

"The biggest purpose for National Night Out is the law-enforcement community and our community are citizens coming together," said Lt. Kimberly Gabriel, Detroit police. "To work on solutions, to develop relationships in order to make our community safer."