Detroit police officer caught on Zoom court hearing with no pants
It's the clip now seen around the world where a Metro Detroit officer was caught with his pants down during a Zoom court session.
It's the clip now seen around the world where a Metro Detroit officer was caught with his pants down during a Zoom court session.
DPD chief: Detroit's improved crime numbers helped by Community Violence Intervention groups
Chief Bettison says all violent crime - carjackings, homicides and non-fatal shootings are down, and closure rates are up 67 percent.
Chief Bettison says all violent crime - carjackings, homicides and non-fatal shootings are down, and closure rates are up 67 percent.
When will future of Detroit officer who shot driver six times be decided?
When will the fate of a Detroit police officer accused of violating multiple policies when they shot a driver following a traffic stop be decided?
When will the fate of a Detroit police officer accused of violating multiple policies when they shot a driver following a traffic stop be decided?
Amazon cutting 14,000 jobs amid company's investment in AI
The job cuts at Amazon were announced Tuesday and account for 4% of the online retail company’s corporate workforce.
The job cuts at Amazon were announced Tuesday and account for 4% of the online retail company’s corporate workforce.
Detroit police shooting: Chief wants officer suspended after shooting driver six times
A supervisor was not called when the driver requested one, officers should not have pursued the driver over a traffic violation, and it is against department rules to discharge a firearm at a moving vehicle unless extreme circumstances such as one's life is in jeopardy.
A supervisor was not called when the driver requested one, officers should not have pursued the driver over a traffic violation, and it is against department rules to discharge a firearm at a moving vehicle unless extreme circumstances such as one's life is in jeopardy.
FULL INTERVIEW| DPD Chief Bettison EXCLUSIVE: Drones, “Murder Music,” and Violence Prevention
In an exclusive interview with Fox 2's Hilary Golston, Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison confirmed plans to launch “first responder drones” within eight months a first for Michigan’s largest department. Bettison says the technology will enhance safety by assessing scenes before officers arrive while maintaining privacy rights. The chief also discussed the city’s new $10.5 million commitment to violence intervention, his view that “murder music” influences as much as 80 percent of youth violence, and why he believes Detroit doesn’t need the National Guard. From facial recognition to Green Light cameras, Bettison says transparency is key and admits, “yes we do now” live in a surveillance state.
In an exclusive interview with Fox 2's Hilary Golston, Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison confirmed plans to launch “first responder drones” within eight months a first for Michigan’s largest department. Bettison says the technology will enhance safety by assessing scenes before officers arrive while maintaining privacy rights. The chief also discussed the city’s new $10.5 million commitment to violence intervention, his view that “murder music” influences as much as 80 percent of youth violence, and why he believes Detroit doesn’t need the National Guard. From facial recognition to Green Light cameras, Bettison says transparency is key and admits, “yes we do now” live in a surveillance state.
Detroit police to add drones for crime fighting
The chief is calling them “first responder drones" and they are coming to the state’s largest police department.
The chief is calling them “first responder drones" and they are coming to the state’s largest police department.
Facebook settlement payments coming soon: Here’s what to know
Facebook users are starting to receive payouts from a $725M settlement over claims the platform misused personal data. Here’s how much you could get and when.
Facebook users are starting to receive payouts from a $725M settlement over claims the platform misused personal data. Here’s how much you could get and when.
Smokeless tobacco banned at Detroit sports venues
The rule applies to both spectators and players, meaning neither those watching or those competing at Comerica Park can use the substance.
The rule applies to both spectators and players, meaning neither those watching or those competing at Comerica Park can use the substance.
State police rescue injured red-tailed hawk in northern Michigan
On Oct. 15, troopers from the Houghton Lake Post were dispatched to a Grayling parking lot on a report of the injured bird.
On Oct. 15, troopers from the Houghton Lake Post were dispatched to a Grayling parking lot on a report of the injured bird.
Detroit police execute search warrant at the wrong home during family movie night
Family movie night was interrupted by police and guns when a search warrant was served to the wrong people, leaving the Detroit family terrified.
Family movie night was interrupted by police and guns when a search warrant was served to the wrong people, leaving the Detroit family terrified.
'The right way': Detroit police defend tasing man with criminal record, allegedly in the eye
A man claims he was tased in the eye by Detroit Police Officer. However, the police say they did the right thing when he didn’t cooperate.
A man claims he was tased in the eye by Detroit Police Officer. However, the police say they did the right thing when he didn’t cooperate.
Springfield Township remembers firefighter who died in oxygen tank explosion
An esteemed Springfield Township firefighter has suddenly and tragically died. Meanwhile, his family and friends are mourning his loss.
An esteemed Springfield Township firefighter has suddenly and tragically died. Meanwhile, his family and friends are mourning his loss.
Amazon Web Services global outage 'resolved' after disruption, company says
The company said that while the issue has been resolved, some services may experience a backlog of messages while it works to process them over the next few hours.
The company said that while the issue has been resolved, some services may experience a backlog of messages while it works to process them over the next few hours.
Detroit police: 'Quite frankly concerned' about officer's controversial scanner call
A deputy chief with Detroit police told FOX 2 that if an officer did switch a number while entering information from a crash report, it would be “completely against our policy."
A deputy chief with Detroit police told FOX 2 that if an officer did switch a number while entering information from a crash report, it would be “completely against our policy."
'Accidentally change one digit': Detroit police investigate instruction sent over scanner
An eye-raising instruction was sent out over the Detroit police scanner overnight Thursday, suggesting an officer intentionally alter information in their report.
An eye-raising instruction was sent out over the Detroit police scanner overnight Thursday, suggesting an officer intentionally alter information in their report.
Former trooper files lawsuit against Michigan State Police claiming harassment
A federal lawsuit filed by a former trooper against Michigan State Police and its head is claiming harassment, discrimination and retaliation.
A federal lawsuit filed by a former trooper against Michigan State Police and its head is claiming harassment, discrimination and retaliation.
Amazon to hire 250,000 workers during holidays
The company has a variety of jobs available for the holiday season and here’s how you can apply.
The company has a variety of jobs available for the holiday season and here’s how you can apply.
Carjack suspect in high-speed Detroit chase blows tire in helicopter video
MSP helicopter video shows the pursuit sprawling from I-96 onto the Southfield freeway before the chase came to an end near McNichols.
MSP helicopter video shows the pursuit sprawling from I-96 onto the Southfield freeway before the chase came to an end near McNichols.
Detroit police partners with DWIHN to improve response to mental health calls
Detroit officers are often the first line of defense to handle mental health crises, but now there is a new pilot program to change all of that.
Detroit officers are often the first line of defense to handle mental health crises, but now there is a new pilot program to change all of that.