Blog categorized as Law Enforcement

Commit The Same Crime; Get The Same Ride 

02/20/25 12:46 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Commit The Same Crime; Get The Same Ride 
The House Judiciary Committee heard testimony on legislation that would allow juvenile offenders over 16 years old to be transported by police with adult offenders if certain conditions, such as if the offense is committed together, are met.

Bettison Named Detroit's Next Police Chief 

02/11/25 01:42 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Bettison Named Detroit's Next Police Chief 
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan on Monday recommended Interim Chief Todd Bettison as the city's police chief.

Panel Takes A Shot At 'Ghost Guns,' Bump Stocks

12/11/24 04:21 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Panel Takes A Shot At 'Ghost Guns,' Bump Stocks
All firearms -- including those made from a kit or a 3D printer – would require a serial number under legislation that moved out of a Senate committee Tuesday.

Crime Down Last 5 Years Based On MSP Dashboard

12/09/24 02:35 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Crime Down Last 5 Years Based On MSP Dashboard
Overall crime in Michigan dropped in 2023 compared to 2022 and 2019, according to a new dashboard run by the Michigan State Police.

Michigan Senate Passes Jail Diversion Bills

12/05/24 02:43 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Michigan Senate Passes Jail Diversion Bills
Before misdemeanor trials, some residents could be enrolled in mental illness treatment programs and possibly have charges dismissed, under jail diversion bills the Senate unanimously approved Wednesday.