New Police Force in Detroit: A Step Forward or Backward?
Originally reported by Bridgedetroit — 2023-08-08
Detroit is adding 14 neighborhood police officer positions and 11 mental health police responders as part of an $8.2 billion Michigan budget that includes $3.1 million for public safety funding in Detroit. Mayor Mike Duggan and Police Chief James White stated this addresses a significant increase in mental health calls, with the department reporting nearly 1,000 more such calls year-to-date compared to last year. The addition of Crisis Intervention Team members with specialized training aims to better handle these calls.
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