Commissioners and community members discussed potential solutions, both penalties and programs, to deter crime and violence amongst the youth. Several officers received promotions.
There seems to be some kind of technical malfunctioning happening.
Stand by…
They have started the meeting but the audio is not coming through.
After logging out and re-joining several times the audio was not coming through.
I am unsure what is taking place at the moment… this name is currently on the screen.
Continuing to give updates, he’s going over Grow Detroit Young Talent Initiative and the curfew.
Speaking about an incident that happened involving a woman son that was ran over and the detectives that were in the case has not given her any update in 37 days.
He’s also requesting camera footage of an incident where an officer shot into a crowd of people, striking a teen.
Linda Bernard giving an update and compliments on an event that took place over the weekend.
Asking about more details regarding youth crime deterrence.
Public statements are beginning. The gentleman speaking is asking ppl to watch the narrative they give.
Public comment continues. This gentleman is stating that the board is powerless because it has to do what the police chief instructs them to do.
They are now seeing if they can get a 2/3 vote to suspend the time limit for public comment.
It did not pass.
Public comment stating that police officers are taking up bed spaces in shelters.
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