Detroit police warn of Facebook post spreading misinformation on fake deceased officer
A post on social media spreading misinformation about a dead fake Detroit police officer has officials sounding off.
A post on social media spreading misinformation about a dead fake Detroit police officer has officials sounding off.
Detroit break-in suspects destroy Ring cameras after being spotted
Police say the suspects then broke into the home through the back door. Once inside, the men damaged property and fled.
Police say the suspects then broke into the home through the back door. Once inside, the men damaged property and fled.
Wrongful convictions under the spotlight by Wayne County Prosecutor's Office
While no intentional misconduct was found in Eric Anderson’s case, Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy says they are taking a deep dive into its backlog of cases.
While no intentional misconduct was found in Eric Anderson’s case, Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy says they are taking a deep dive into its backlog of cases.
Detroit police officer-involved shooting with wanted suspect after carjacking
A suspect wanted in multiple shootings was wounded by police in an officer-involved shooting Friday.
A suspect wanted in multiple shootings was wounded by police in an officer-involved shooting Friday.
Detroit police officers, firefighters, EMTs awarded at 'Above and Beyond' ceremony
Dozens of Detroit police officers, firefighters, and EMTs tackled a huge scene tonight at Ford Field, but it's not what you might think.
Dozens of Detroit police officers, firefighters, and EMTs tackled a huge scene tonight at Ford Field, but it's not what you might think.
Detroit police sergeant, firefighter to receive Medal of Valor for saving suicidal man
DFD's Sam Lemire and DPD's Rodney Ballinger are being awarded the Medal of Valor for their efforts which took nearly two hours to rescue a man suffering a mental crisis.
DFD's Sam Lemire and DPD's Rodney Ballinger are being awarded the Medal of Valor for their efforts which took nearly two hours to rescue a man suffering a mental crisis.
Detroit police search for man who inappropriately touched girl in McDonald's
It happened at a McDonalds in the 6800 block of Michigan Avenue when a girl went to the restroom. Minutes later, he went in and allegedly touched the girl inappropriately.
It happened at a McDonalds in the 6800 block of Michigan Avenue when a girl went to the restroom. Minutes later, he went in and allegedly touched the girl inappropriately.
Detroit police now required to release video and audio of incidents involving great bodily harm
A new rule requires police to release any relevant video or audio from an incident if it resulted in someone suffering great bodily harm.
A new rule requires police to release any relevant video or audio from an incident if it resulted in someone suffering great bodily harm.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
Detroit police search for woman tied to random assaults in downtown
Police are searching for a woman who they say is behind random assaults in downtown Detroit.
Police are searching for a woman who they say is behind random assaults in downtown Detroit.