Tow companies file lawsuit accusing Detroit police of running illegal tow operation

Six of the seven private towing companies contracted with the Detroit Police Department have filed a lawsuit in federal court...

Detroit police officer charged with manslaughter in fatal assault of 71-year-old

A Detroit police officer has been charged with manslaughter in connection to the fatal assault of a 71-year-old man outside...

Detroit Today: What is driving the decline in Detroit homicides?

Detroit saw a dramatic drop in homicides in 2023 through Nov. 30, putting the city on track to finish the...

Detroit’s most violent precincts saw drop in crime this summer

Detroit's two most violent precincts saw a significant drop in violent crime this summer, as well as a citywide drop...

Detroit Today: Why mental health has become a focus for Detroit police

Last week, Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan announced that the city will add 11 more mental health police responders with state budget...

Two Detroit police officers charged with felony home invasion

Two Detroit police officers are facing felony charges after allegedly forcing their way into a Roseville home last month. Macomb...

Detroit Today: How staffing shortages at the Wayne County Medical Examiner’s Office have led to broader issues

When someone dies under mysterious circumstances, that death is investigated by a medical examiner. In Detroit, that work is left...

Detroit Evening Report: Detroit police announce 12-point plan to reduce downtown crime

The Detroit Police Department has introduced a 12-point plan to address crime downtown. Listen and Subscribe to the Detroit Evening...

Detroit BOPC looks to hire a chief investigator amid allegations of a payroll scam

The Detroit Police Department is investigating a public body that oversees it. The Detroit News reports the Board of Police...

Detroit Evening Report: Detroit police to introduce non-lethal tools, update crisis call procedures

Detroit Police are working on a plan to upgrade equipment and vehicles as part of their new mental health crisis...

Justice Department gives Detroit crime reduction programs ‘no effects’ ratings

Hailed as a “central strategy” to reduce youth gun violence and gang activity in Detroit, the city’s Ceasefire intervention program...

Detroit Police announce new initiative to improve mental health crisis intervention

Detroit Police are struggling to handle calls involving people in mental health crisis. On Wednesday, they announced a new initiative...