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Dana in the D
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January 29, 2026 at 10:16 PM
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January 29, 2026 at 10:14 PM
There were no other matters. Meeting adjourned 5:11 pm
January 29, 2026 at 10:12 PM
A correction was made that there is a mask policy for weather, but officers should be taking them off with routine encounters.
January 29, 2026 at 10:06 PM
Announcements were made for upcoming meetings. This can be found at the link below:

detroitmi.gov/government/b...
Board of Police Commissioners | City of Detroit
The Board of Police of Commissioners was created in 1974 by City Charter, which was adopted by the vote of the people. The 2012 Charter vests broad supervisory authority over the Police Department in ...
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January 29, 2026 at 10:02 PM
Currently a citizen reported put a complaint 2 years ago that a raid was conducted in the his home. Weapons were confiscated and property damaged. He wants access to footage and investigation closed to proceed.
January 29, 2026 at 9:58 PM
Current citizen says not satisfied with local city government and feels illegal activities are being covered.
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January 29, 2026 at 9:52 PM
Another Citizen voiced concerns for ICE in Detroit. Especially because of the problems currently in Minnesota.
January 29, 2026 at 9:50 PM
Public Comment are now open.

Citizen London reports officers are overstepping boundaries with citizens and wants to know his rights. Commissioner Victoria Camille gave offered resources including www.aclu.org/know-your-ri...
Know Your Rights | American Civil Liberties Union
Learn more here about what your rights are, how to exercise them, and what to do when your rights are violated.
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January 29, 2026 at 9:48 PM
Officer Stewart reported that Detroit Police Department has a policy to limit interactions/ interference with ICE and Border Patrol agents.
January 29, 2026 at 9:43 PM
Body Camera compliance last audit was at 97.2%. Officers should be having cameras on with any citizen interaction.
detroitmi.gov/sites/detroi...
detroitmi.gov
January 29, 2026 at 9:28 PM
Commissioner asked for explanation for policy for face mask with officers. Officers should have names and badge numbers showing at all times. There is no mask policy but they should not be hiding identity per Detroit Police Department.
January 29, 2026 at 9:25 PM
Detroit Police Department is hiring:

detroitmi.gov/node/52236
DPD recruitment hiring process | City of Detroit
APPLY TO DPD DETROIT POLICE HIRING PROCESS
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January 29, 2026 at 9:21 PM
Chiefs Report is being delivered.
Highlighting the Unsheltered Response Team

www.clickondetroit.com/topic/Unshel...
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Unsheltered_Response_Team
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January 29, 2026 at 9:20 PM
Meeting back in session.
January 29, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Session is still closed. I will keep you posted.
January 29, 2026 at 9:06 PM
Closed session has begun.
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January 29, 2026 at 8:26 PM
Today, Resolutions for honoring officers are being done: Detective Don Dent being honored for 31 years, Detective Ben Biddle for 29 years and Investigator Glenda Fisher for over 31 years
Thank you for your service!
January 29, 2026 at 8:25 PM
I am attending virtually. They are working to amend minutes. Parliamentary Procedure is challenging.
January 29, 2026 at 8:11 PM
9 commissioners in attendance and agenda has been amended agenda approved.
January 29, 2026 at 8:06 PM
Meeting has been called to session!
January 29, 2026 at 8:01 PM
January 29, 2026 at 7:55 PM
Lastly please make sure to attend the virtual community meeting
January 14, 2026 at 6:12 PM