October 9th, 20260DETROIT — Seeking to counter the negative impression created by several crimes that recently rocked the city, Mayor Mary Sheffield and Police Chief Todd Bettison held a joint press conference with other officials on Monday to highlight the “historic” improvements in public safety the city has experienced since the beginning of this...
February 20th, 20260DETROIT — Reaffirming its refusal to engage in federal immigration enforcement, Detroit Police leadership has suspended two officers for cooperating with federal agents in the arrest of undocumented immigrants within the city.
Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison disclosed during a meeting of the Detroit Board of Police Commissioners...
January 9th, 20260DETROIT – In a clear sign of continued improvements in public safety in a city once known decades ago as the “crime capital” of the United States, 2025 saw Detroit record its lowest number of homicides since 1964, according to Police Chief Todd Bettison.
The city recorded 165 homicides last year, a 19 percent decline from the...
November 1st, 20250Francesca Albanese recognized for her courage in defending Palestinian rights; event spotlights Arab American advocates for justice and peace
DEARBORN — The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) held its annual “Spirit of Humanity” Awards Gala on Friday, October 24, at the Fairlane Banquet Center in Dearborn, honoring...
