Board of Police Commissioners - Evening Community Meeting

@detroitpolice @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters Info for today’s meeting, including the agenda and call in info, can be found here.👇 https://detroitmi.gov/events/board-police-commissioners-meeting-august-11-2022

@detroitpolice @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters The presenter for tonight’s meeting is the 5th Precinct and Human Resources.

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@detroitpolice @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters The commissioners are gathering! https://t.co/kssnoTkR8m

@detroitpolice @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters The meeting is now being called to order. Commissioners Hernandez and Holt are not in attendance tonight. https://t.co/DNShsPwqet

@detroitpolice @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters The closed session, as well as Hernandez’s report under Unfinished Business, have been removed from the agenda tonight.

@detroitpolice @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters FYI - tonight’s meeting will be recorded for future viewing.

@detroitpolice @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters Mattie Porter, Campus Executive Dean - WCCC, Eastern Campus, welcomed the commissioners campus. https://t.co/m593ahFcGB

@detroitpolice @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters Commissioners Bell and Commissioner Burton, who share the 5th Precinct area and both share immense pride in the area, welcomes everyone to tonight’s meeting.

@detroitpolice @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters Commissioner Burton reads the resolution honoring Raymond Yee, retiring officer. https://t.co/azY12rvraE

@detroitpolice @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters The resolution was adopted unanimously.

@detroitpolice @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters 📢Time for public comment!

@detroitpolice @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters #1: 17 page letter CPTA requesting investigation into DPD for forceful actions taken in the past couple of years. It highlights 25 incidents. Says an investigation is an embarrassment. Chief White is only one person, and BOPC needs to be more proactive and transparent…

@detroitpolice @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters #1 (cont.): …to address the problem. Says the BOPC should be an extension of the public, not the DPD.

@detroitpolice @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters #2: Says there are systemic problems within the DPD and affects the BOPC’s effectiveness. Says we need to retrain officers to do what would be an acceptable use of force.

@detroitpolice @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters #3: Says we need to give a raise to officers because they put their lives in danger every time they put their uniforms on. “We have the power Detroit, so let’s use it.”

@detroitpolice @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters #4: Suggests there should be two sections of public comment - one at the beginning and one at the end. Questions moving public comment to the beginning and says it shows immaturity of Chairperson Ferguson. Says that only one month in, and it’s clear he won’t be any different.

@detroitpolice @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters #5: Ross Jones gave a report that over a hundred officers have misconduct on their record. Says the first thing that should’ve been said today was acknowledgement of this report. Says that the DPD is becoming more white, and that is a “detrimental trend” in a majority black city.

@detroitpolice @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters #6: Emphasizes that officers have the ability to kill people. Says the board needs to have independent analysis of the information they are receiving. Asks how they board could “hold their head up at NACo?” Says “stand up and do your job, or just quit.”

@detroitpolice @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters #7: Issue in District 2, need patrol in the area to shut down a problematic park and cars blocking driveways. Says DPD has been called, but no one responded.

@detroitpolice @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters Deputy Chief Tiffany Stewart is standing in for White tonight.

@detroitpolice @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters In the past couple of weeks, officers of the drag racing detail conducted 40 stops, issued 12 citations, and had 2 felony arrests and recovered 2 weapons.

@detroitpolice @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters You can see the full crime stats report here - https://detroitmi.gov/sites/detroitmi.localhost/files/events/2022-08/220808%20DPD%20Weekly%20Stats%20Report.pdf

@detroitpolice @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters Aug 6. Saratoga St. shooting - 5 victims, 2 fatalities; vacant known narcotics location. A suspect has been identified and is in custody. Victims ages range between 35-72.

@detroitpolice @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters Another shooting occurred on Aug. 6. Case is open, and tips have been received. More on this incident here 👇https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2022/08/09/35-year-old-man-killed-6-injured-in-shooting-over-dice-game-in-detroit-police-say/

@detroitpolice @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters The DPD’s annual Field Day event will be this Saturday, August 13 at Wayne State. It is open to the public, and family friendly. The public is welcome to attend.

@detroitpolice @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters Commissioner Bell asks if the BOPC sends cards to those officers injured in the line of duty. The answer is that they do.

@detroitpolice @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters Question asked about trends that exist among suspects - do they have similarities? Stewart said they do this research, but recently narcotics has been the common denominator.

@detroitpolice @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters Commissioner Holley says we have to have some way to come together. Says the BOPC has DPD oversight, but should have oversight over the community. Says “you’re watching us, but I’m watching you!” Says he is really concerned about this community, and says “we got to do better.”

@detroitpolice @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters Holley was very emotional in his words.

@detroitpolice @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters Next up, is the human resources report.

@detroitpolice @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters https://t.co/79RWqwLUbF

@detroitpolice @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters https://t.co/OZtQVLFOhX

@detroitpolice @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters https://t.co/g8FWDMlNL9

@detroitpolice @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters 14 of the sworn officers that left were hired by other departments. https://t.co/yH1zIld7Nd

@detroitpolice @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters https://t.co/NTAunL1Cfv

@detroitpolice @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters Aug. 25 and 27 - Target will be giving out backpacks at the Police Headquarters https://t.co/llqQcP0cih

@detroitpolice @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters Updated digital marketing campaign: https://t.co/utcPPusK4A

@detroitpolice @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters If you are interested in applying for a role within the DPD, follow the DPD’s Facebook page. All recruiting events are posted there. https://www.facebook.com/detroitpolice

@detroitpolice @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters https://t.co/piHdbDMQ6j

@detroitpolice @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters Commissioner Bernard asks about the agility testing (actually the cadet program). No funding was approved for the cadet program, so it no longer exists. However, DPD Fit gives those who fail the agility test the opportunity to train and then retake the test.

@detroitpolice @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters Wants to note that we have a majority black police department, in response to the public comment of the DPD becoming “too white.”

@detroitpolice @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters A question is posed about why civilians in the DPD are majority Detroiters, but sworn are majority non-Detroit resident.

A: Detroit residency is not a requirement. Only two roles within the DPD require degrees. Unsure why the numbers are the way they are - wants to do a survey.

@detroitpolice @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters Next up, the 5th precinct presentation. https://t.co/1F9CLDgGkE

@detroitpolice @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters The 5th precinct homicide numbers have been down year after year over the past 4 years, but sexual assaults have gone up. Robberies and aggravated assaults were also down.

@detroitpolice @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters Says that this precinct is unfortunately victim to the Kia car theft trend that has become popular on social media.

@detroitpolice @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters “On the investigative end, we’re hitting the mark, on the patrol end, we have some work to do.” https://t.co/mAIu8BdmzL

@detroitpolice @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters Commissioner Moore asks about educating citizens about parking in fire lanes. Are there exceptions? The answer is no.

@detroitpolice @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters How do we deal with individuals who are on tethers and are reoffending? Says that Chief White is addressing this at the city/state level.

@detroitpolice @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters Everyone is giving high praises for the captain giving the presentation tonight. Holley says he hopes to see him grow through the ranks of the DPD.

@detroitpolice @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters Next up on the agenda is New Business.

@detroitpolice @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters For the month of July (2022), 93 new OCI cases came in, but 217 were closed. Says Mr. Akbar is getting it done!

@detroitpolice @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters Budget Committee Report - board continues to forecast revenues and a balance budget for FY23 and FY24. Working with DPD to learn about their budget.

@detroitpolice @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters The Budget Committee Report was approved and accepted.

@detroitpolice @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters Policy Committee Report - DPD Report on 21st Cent Policing, the presentation is posted publicly, and the public are able to provide feedback. Feedback will be shared with the DPD. Staff is also prepared to provide recommendations.

@detroitpolice @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters Youth Advisory Panel will be launched by the end of Sept. Working with local universities and DPS to make sure they get ample interest from individuals 14-14. Applications will be accepted on the website.

@detroitpolice @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters The Policy Committee Report was approved and accepted.

@detroitpolice @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters Per John Tipton, HR, there were 58 applicants for Chief Investigator and he sent over 23 applicants after the initial screen. Additionally, 29 applicants for board secretary; sent over 13. 68 applications were submitted for the investigator roles;41 were sent over.

@detroitpolice @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters The board will do another round of screening the applications and send back a slimmed down list. From there, phone interviews will take place, and the rest of the interview process will pick back up.

@detroitpolice @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters The personnel and training committee will be the ones pre-screening the applicants Tipton sent over. After that, they will make their recommendations to the rest of the board.

@detroitpolice @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters Commissioner Burton asks about the 2 finalists the last time, but when the Board decided to close the process and go a different direction, it was decided these individuals would need to reapply for the vacancy. They would not be automatically added to the applicant pool.

@detroitpolice @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters Citizen Complaint Committee Report - 689 cases overdue. Need to close 170 cases/month minimum to get to 0 by end of year.

@detroitpolice @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters The Personnel and Training and Citizen Complaint Committee Reports were both approved and accepted.

@detroitpolice @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters Don’t miss the next BOPC meetings⏰
Aug 18 @ 3:00 PM - Detroit Public Safety HQ
Sept 8 @ 6:30 PM - Kemeny Recreation Center

@detroitpolice @media_outlier @BridgeDet313 @PlanetDetroit @freep @wdet @Detour_Detroit @metrotimes @chalkbeatDET @DetDocumenters Meeting as been adjourned at 8:44 PM. For more meeting coverage, check out http://documenters.org. Thanks for following along!