Detroit crime

Local, state and federal law enforcement agencies gathered to highlight continued declines in the number of homicides, shootings, and carjackings since the pandemic.

More than 1 in 6 Detroit residents say crime and safety are their top concerns ahead of November's mayoral election — but only half say more police would make them feel safer.

First-time curfew violators will face a $250 penalty, and $500 for a second offense. Police Chief Todd Bettison said stepping up curfew enforcement is just one tool — but a necessary one —that police need to help deal with a spate of juvenile gun crimes this summer.

This is National Crime Victims Rights Week, and survivors of violent crime and their loved ones are holding healing vigils across the nation.

In this edition of Stateside, we explore the potential candidates competing for the position of Detroit mayor. We also have a discussion with a Detroit organizations focused on community violence intervention. Finally, tariffs have officially been implemented, although auto tariffs have been postponed for one month.

Four of the six groups working in high-crime neighborhoods showed violent crime reductions well above the citywide average of a 20% drop–posting drops in homicides and non-fatal shootings ranging from 33% to 67%.

Detroit Police received more than 15,000 mental health-related calls last year, and dealing with individuals in crisis is now a major component of policing, Chief James White told Mayor Mike Duggan on Mackinac Island this week.

Mayor Mike Duggan launched Shotstoppers as a two-year project in 2023 with community partners in six Detroit neighborhoods. A year in, at least two of those organizations seem to be getting results.

White House officials are pointing to the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act as helping cities like Detroit address gun violence.

The new partnership has an increased emphasis on violence prevention and intervention. It will also focus on the needs of formerly-incarcerated people.