Blog categorized as Law Enforcement

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.

MSP Unable To Produce Record Of Alleged Gun-Pointing Claim 

12/02/24 01:00 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
MSP Unable To Produce Record Of Alleged Gun-Pointing Claim 
Sen. Jim Runestad presented a letter Wednesday from the Michigan State Police (MSP) that it has no record of Sen. Sarah Anthony (D-Lansing) reporting that a gun was pointed at her on the House floor during a COVID protest from 2020.

MCOLES Investigates 32 Detroit Officers Possibly On Duty Without A License 

11/22/24 12:43 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
MCOLES Investigates 32 Detroit Officers Possibly On Duty Without A License 
The Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) is looking into how at least 32 Detroit Police Department officers appear to have been working without active law enforcement officer licenses.