The Metro: Expert says curfew penalties don’t work
Three teenagers and a four-year-old were killed in a string of deadly shootings in Detroit during the summer. In response, Mayor...
The Metro: Expert says curfew penalties don’t work
Three teenagers and a four-year-old were killed in a string of deadly shootings in Detroit during the summer. In response, Mayor...
Detroit Evening Report: Crime rate in Detroit continues to drop
The Detroit Police Department and Mayor Mike Duggan say crime dropped during the first three quarters of this year. Carjackings,...
The Metro: Wayne County is reimagining mental health crisis response—and it’s working
Mental health crises too often land people in jail instead of hospitals. That’s what happened in Traverse City, where this...
The Metro: Funding is running out for ShotStopper crime reduction program
Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. ShotStoppers is Detroit’s most prized crime reduction program. For a little...
The Metro: Sharing our favorite stories from our first year on-air
Today on The Metro, we’re celebrating our first year on the air! It has been a ride. We’ve brought our...
Detroit Evening Report: Detroit touts record low in homicides, violent crime last year
The city of Detroit says violent crime fell in 2023, with 252 murders reported last year – the lowest number...
Detroit Today: What are the root causes of crime?
This summer, violent crimes in Detroit saw an approximate 5% reduction citywide, amounting to 20 fewer homicide victims. While some...