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"Thank God for the body-worn camera. You can hear the punch," The crazy part if the officer involved has been promoted to sergeant 😱
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“We now look to ICE to conduct a thorough review and share their findings per their policy. Mr. Gantchev's death sadly underscores how the Trump administration is exacerbating unconscionable conditions in a detention system that is proven to be inherently inhumane.”
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"the court agreed … that the concurrent prison terms, which allow for the possibility of parole but still constitute a life sentence, violate the principal of proportionality which courts must maintain when weighing sentences"
https://pro.stateaffairs.com/mi/courts/1988-murder-case-remanded
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Right now, Michigan is considering the Fair Chance Access to Housing Act, which would limit the use of conviction history screening during the rental application process. This bill would open doors, helping more than 2 million justice-impacted Michiganders find stable housing.
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Ronnie Waters was more than a former juvenile lifer. He was a loving and committed man who never stopped fighting for justice and for second chances. Ronnie, we are glad you had the chance to come home, proud that you made the most of it, and sad for the hole your passing leaves in our lives.
4 days ago
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$7M and the police don't even know where the sensors are. There are much better ways to use those funds to improve safety. #SafetyNotSurveillance
https://michiganadvance.com/2025/12/15/detroit-police-officials-overseeing-gunshot-sensors-dont-know-their-locations-and-say-thats-fine/
5 days ago
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Thank you Humanity for Prisoners for speaking the truth: "the vast majority of contraband walks right through the front gate, carried by staff"
8 days ago
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Not sure about the link between immigration justice and criminal justice? Check out this chart of local jails profiting off immigration detention.
https://www.mlive.com/news/2025/12/michigan-county-jails-are-making-millions-off-the-ice-deportation-boom.html
8 days ago
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The state house just cut $645 Million in funding to state projects, including prison education, a housing pilot program, firearm safety, and more. Here's what our fiscal sponsor has to say (link in comments)
9 days ago
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Not only was Mr. Langston sentenced to die in prison for someone else's actions, the principle used to sentence him was ruled unconstitutional. I'm appalled that Dana Nessel and the Van Buren Prosecutor are arguing he should still be in prison 😡 Link in comments
9 days ago
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"Pullano says without appropriate programming, inmates could end up back in prison" Which is why Matt Hall's the decision to cut $2M from prison education this week puts Michiganders at risk
https://www.uppermichiganssource.com/2025/12/11/tv6-investigates-nonprofit-group-seeking-prison-reform/
9 days ago
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More proof that we can't trust local PDs to set the floor for use of force, de-escalation, & duty to intervene. It's past time to establish statewide police standardization, training, & accountability policies
10 days ago
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"At Kinross Correctional Facility, Jordan Johnson spends most days in his cell waiting. Waiting for the critical parole-mandated classes that he can't even begin until he is close to his earliest release date." It shouldn't take a mom moving mountains to have programming early in their stay
12 days ago
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Trying to stop drugs in prison is like trying to buy a car w/ money from the couch cushions. It's not that there's nothing there, it's just not the main source
https://michiganadvance.com/briefs/michigan-department-of-corrections-adopts-new-mail-policy-in-attempt-to-stop-drug-smuggling/
12 days ago
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Chang is right: “Some people have been in prison for many decades. They’re now just very different people. They’ve changed themselves. Maybe they don’t need to be there any more."
https://news.jrn.msu.edu/2025/12/michigan-adapts-to-aging-prison-population/
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Michigan adapts to aging prison population
The proportion of inmates older than 65 is growing, driven by longer sentences imposed by judges, Department of Corrections data shows. The average minimum sentence has risen from two years two decades ago to the current five years, the department director says. We talk to a Detroit senator who wants the Legislature to address problems of long term incarceration.
https://news.jrn.msu.edu/2025/12/michigan-adapts-to-aging-prison-population/
15 days ago
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There have been major improvements in ensuring returning citizens come home with their ID documents, but there's still a long way to go.
https://news.jrn.msu.edu/2025/12/state-id-program-helps-people-leaving-prisons-stay-out-of-prison-but-some-slip-through-the-system/
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State ID program helps people leaving prisons stay out of prison, but some slip through the system
The Department of Corrections and Secretary of State have teamed up to help inmates obtain driver’s licences and state IDs before their release. The documents are needed for employment, housing and other services and opportunities once they are out of prison. We talk to the Corrections director and the advocacy group Citizens for Prison Reform.
https://news.jrn.msu.edu/2025/12/state-id-program-helps-people-leaving-prisons-stay-out-of-prison-but-some-slip-through-the-system/
15 days ago
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"No kid should walk into a courtroom alone – or be left in detention feeling thrown away."
https://michiganvoices.substack.com/p/what-it-means-to-lack-an-attorney
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What It Means to Lack an Attorney
Michigan Center for Youth Justice on the juvenile justice system and its much-needed infrastructure improvements.
https://michiganvoices.substack.com/p/what-it-means-to-lack-an-attorney
15 days ago
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Eric Anderson's case highlights why it's important to review past convictions—and how under-resourced the offices are that do these reviews.
https://www.metrotimes.com/news/metro-detroit-news/a-detroit-mans-wrongful-conviction-became-the-blueprint-for-sweeping-criminal-justice-reform/
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A Detroit man’s wrongful conviction became the blueprint for sweeping criminal justice reform - Detroit Metro Times
This is the fourth installment in “Exploring Integrity: Reviewing Wrongful Conviction Remedies,” a series examining the impact of conviction integrity units on the American judicial system’s rate of wrongful conviction. Presented by the O’Brien Fellowship in Public Service Journalism, the investigation is supported by Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Eric Anderson’s first plan for college was derailed […]
https://www.metrotimes.com/news/metro-detroit-news/a-detroit-mans-wrongful-conviction-became-the-blueprint-for-sweeping-criminal-justice-reform/
16 days ago
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I just can't imagine a situation where someone thinks, "If I grab his gun it's 15 years in prison. I would do it if it were 10, but now I won't."
https://www.mlive.com/politics/2025/12/take-a-police-officers-gun-face-longer-prison-sentence-under-michigan-bill.html
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Take a police officer’s gun, face longer prison sentence under Michigan bill
State Rep. Mike Mueller, a former sheriff's deputy, said current penalties don't match the crime's severity.
https://www.mlive.com/politics/2025/12/take-a-police-officers-gun-face-longer-prison-sentence-under-michigan-bill.html
16 days ago
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Bad 911 staffing can escalate police response. This is a real problem.
https://bridgemi.com/michigan-government/michigan-911-centers-turn-to-overtime-temp-workers-amid-staffing-crunch/
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Michigan 911 centers turn to overtime, temp workers amid staffing crunch - Bridge Michigan
Michigan 911 centers are facing persistent staffing shortages, leading to long shifts and backup help from temporary workers and sometimes, police officers.
https://bridgemi.com/michigan-government/michigan-911-centers-turn-to-overtime-temp-workers-amid-staffing-crunch/
16 days ago
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Threats to due process for immigrants are threats to all of our freedoms
https://www.michiganpublic.org/criminal-justice-legal-system/2025-11-26/in-michigan-detention-centers-immigrants-push-for-freedom-through-habeas-corpus-filings
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In Michigan detention centers, immigrants push for freedom through habeas corpus filings
Michigan immigrants in detention could soon see some relief after a federal judge in California ruled that the Trump administration’s denial of bond hearings is illegal.
https://www.michiganpublic.org/criminal-justice-legal-system/2025-11-26/in-michigan-detention-centers-immigrants-push-for-freedom-through-habeas-corpus-filings
17 days ago
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The case history here is complex, but the non-retroactivity of the Aaron case is a travesty, it's time for the courts to fix that
https://pro.stateaffairs.com/mi/courts/supreme-court-hears-felony-murder
17 days ago
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"It also recommends … supporting community violence intervention initiatives aimed at addressing the root causes of violence"
https://michiganadvance.com/2025/11/24/michigan-gun-violence-task-force-urges-higher-age-limits-and-assault-weapon-ban-in-final-report/
17 days ago
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Witnesses, survivors, and family shouldn't worry that a visit to the courthouse will result in arrest and deportation
https://www.michiganpublic.org/criminal-justice-legal-system/2025-11-21/michigan-supreme-court-considers-rule-that-could-bar-immigration-arrests-in-court
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Michigan Supreme Court considers rule that could bar immigration arrests in court
The Michigan Immigrant Rights Center says it's been getting more calls from people worried about the presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement near courthouses.
https://www.michiganpublic.org/criminal-justice-legal-system/2025-11-21/michigan-supreme-court-considers-rule-that-could-bar-immigration-arrests-in-court
18 days ago
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And they should also be able to use some of that food in the chow halls to improve health, taste, quality of prison food.
https://www.wlns.com/top-stories/mdoc-donates-fresh-produce-to-support-michigan-nonprofits/
18 days ago
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A fresh start starts with an ID. If you’ve had trouble getting your ID after incarceration, we’d love to hear your story and work together to change this once and for all. Please reach out to Kari Lariz at
[email protected]
or (916) 605-6727 if you have a story to share.
19 days ago
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"The government shouldn’t be in the business of punishing people forever for unrelated mistakes." Thank you Mackinac Center for shining light on this important issue
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/viewpoint-redemption-requires-opportunity-reform-120038963.html
19 days ago
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Know anyone who would be a good fit for the chief of staff position for the sentencing commission?
https://council.legislature.mi.gov/Content/Files/CouncilAdministrator/Employment/Posting_Chief%20of%20Staff_MSC_%20Nov_2025.pdf
19 days ago
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R Street recently dropped a solid review of MI data and policy. They call for solving violent crimes, improving data transparency, and sentencing reform.
20 days ago
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Kym Worthy did a good thing by calling for the review of this wrongful conviction, but the best apology is changed behavior. Will she at DPD change policies & practices?
https://www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news/wayne-county-team-reviews-wrongful-robbery-conviction/
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Wayne County team looks into what led to a wrongful conviction in a Detroit robbery
A special team in Wayne County seeks to learn lessons from wrongful conviction scenarios.
https://www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news/wayne-county-team-reviews-wrongful-robbery-conviction/
about 1 month ago
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Good news. Local law enforcement agreements w/ ICE decrease public trust, hurt public safety
https://www.mlive.com/news/2025/11/a-second-michigan-police-agency-backs-out-of-partnering-with-ice.html
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A second Michigan police agency backs out of partnering with ICE
As seven Michigan police agencies have partnered with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement this year, a community has decided to back away from an agreement.
https://www.mlive.com/news/2025/11/a-second-michigan-police-agency-backs-out-of-partnering-with-ice.html
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“Right now, we have profit motivated policing and profit motivated court systems,” he said. “Why do we need that tension between us and the community?"
https://michiganadvance.com/2025/11/14/michigan-judiciary-offers-new-trial-court-funding-model-to-end-conflict-between-fees-and-justice/
about 1 month ago
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“The ability for us to visit facilities that we fund and where our constituents are being housed is a longstanding, fundamental and crucial aspect of our job.”
https://www.mlive.com/politics/2025/11/michigan-bill-would-allow-lawmakers-to-inspect-prisons-without-notice.html
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Michigan bill would allow lawmakers to inspect prisons without notice
Michigan prison officials oppose the legislation, saying it could create operational disruptions and safety concerns.
https://www.mlive.com/politics/2025/11/michigan-bill-would-allow-lawmakers-to-inspect-prisons-without-notice.html
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"Advocates say that the event also urged the Michigan government to uphold the “human rights of all incarcerated people.”"
https://www.wlns.com/news/advocates-call-for-improved-prison-conditions-in-michigan/
about 1 month ago
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Most drugs come in from staff. Most restrictions land on shoulders of prisoners & families.
https://www.mlive.com/news/saginaw-bay-city/2025/11/michigan-prison-guard-pleads-to-smuggling-drugs-to-incarcerated-murderer.html
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Michigan prison guard pleads to smuggling drugs to incarcerated murderer
Corrections officer Kernef D. Jackson admitted to delivering narcotics to an inmate in a scheme that also allegedly involved the prisoner's daughter as a supplier.
https://www.mlive.com/news/saginaw-bay-city/2025/11/michigan-prison-guard-pleads-to-smuggling-drugs-to-incarcerated-murderer.html
about 1 month ago
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Our friends at Nation Outside are recruiting board members, and especially lookin for formerly incarcerated folks to help lead the organization.
https://nationoutside.applytojob.com/apply/nxbp8nWKqK/NO-Board-Member-Statewide
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N.O. Board Member (Statewide) - Nation Outside - Career Page
Apply to N.O. Board Member (Statewide) at Nation Outside in Lansing, MI.
https://nationoutside.applytojob.com/apply/nxbp8nWKqK/NO-Board-Member-Statewide
about 1 month ago
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All children deserve meaningful support when navigating the justice system. Right now in Michigan, that’s not a guarantee.
#PassHB4070
because
#KidsDeserveCounsel
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actionnetwork.org/letters/kids...
#JuvenileDefense
#YouthJustice
#PassHB4070
#MILeg
#KidsDeserveCounsel
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HB 4630 Sign-On Letter
Dear Senator, As a concerned citizen, I urge you to support House Bill 4630. This legislation seeks to amend the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission Act, building upon the remarkable progress achie...
https://actionnetwork.org/letters/kids-deserve-counsel-support-juvenile-defense#JuvenileDefense
about 1 month ago
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Angel McKissic and Peter Hammer lay out an action plan Detroit and other cities can take to prevent federal attacks on democracy
https://www.metrotimes.com/topic/views-and-opinions/who-will-defend-detroit/
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Who will defend Detroit? - Detroit Metro Times
The threat is here Since deploying the National Guard to Washington, D.C., the federal government has mobilized to deploy more troops to Chicago, Portland, and Memphis. While the administration claims these deployments are about controlling crime, history and context tell a different story. This is not a public safety strategy — it’s a political maneuver […]
https://www.metrotimes.com/topic/views-and-opinions/who-will-defend-detroit/
about 1 month ago
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This is such a better response than criminalizing addiction
https://concentratemedia.com/harm-reduction-efforts-seek-to-reduce-high-overdose-rates-in-ypsi/
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Harm reduction efforts seek to reduce high overdose rates in Ypsi – Concentrate
Organizations are deploying harm reduction efforts to combat substance use disorder in Ypsilanti, where many of Washtenaw County's overdoses are concentrated.
https://concentratemedia.com/harm-reduction-efforts-seek-to-reduce-high-overdose-rates-in-ypsi/
about 1 month ago
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$2.4M in profit for the city by extracting money, mostly from the poorest residents. Shame!
https://www.mlive.com/news/2025/11/well-end-profit-motivated-policing-new-proposal-seeks-to-change-the-way-michigan-courts-are-funded.html
about 1 month ago
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👏👏👏Yes, don't charge people court fines and fees if they're too poor to pay them. Creating desperation makes communities less safe, not more
https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/2025/11/06/michigan-commission-recommends-new-court-funding-strategies/87085635007/
about 1 month ago
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These abusive enforcement techniques undermine public safety for everyone!
add a skeleton here at some point
about 1 month ago
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Troops aren't needed in Detroit. The local approach to comprehensive public safety focusing on community violence intervention and grassroots uplift is paying off to bring crime to record lows
https://www.mlive.com/politics/2025/11/michigan-national-guard-chief-no-troops-needed-in-detroit.html
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Michigan National Guard chief: No troops needed in Detroit
The Trump administration has previously offered to send troops to Detroit, with Vice President JD Vance saying the city has "serious crime problems."
https://www.mlive.com/politics/2025/11/michigan-national-guard-chief-no-troops-needed-in-detroit.html
about 1 month ago
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Congrats to Darryl Young, more proof that investing in community and opportunity is the best path to public safety!
https://michiganchronicle.com/a-detroit-man-turned-his-second-chance-into-a-bustling-west-side-diner/
about 2 months ago
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The Restorative Justice summit was amazing, thank you Dispute Resolution Center for hosting!
https://concentratemedia.com/michigans-first-statewide-restorative-justice-summit-debuts-in-ypsi/
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Michigan's first statewide restorative justice summit debuts in Ypsi – Concentrate
More than 200 people attended the first statewide Michigan Restorative Justice Summit Oct. 30-31 at Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti.
https://concentratemedia.com/michigans-first-statewide-restorative-justice-summit-debuts-in-ypsi/
about 2 months ago
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I know this is wonky, but it's important. It's too hard to get solid info about what's going on w/ the jails. #accountability
https://behaviorhealthjustice.wayne.edu/news/cbhj-and-partners-innovate-data-systems-to-identify-behavioral-health-needs-in-jails-across-michigan-67462
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CBHJ and partners innovate data systems to identify behavioral health needs in jails across Michigan
https://behaviorhealthjustice.wayne.edu/news/cbhj-and-partners-innovate-data-systems-to-identify-behavioral-health-needs-in-jails-across-michigan-67462
about 2 months ago
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Join the Detroit Justice Center on Nov 12, 4-6pm for a free screening of Autumn, a short-film that explores the impact of incarceration on children & why keeping families connected matters. Food & childcare provided. RSVP at bit.ly/DJCautumn!
about 2 months ago
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Great story about the Organization of Exonerees gala last week
https://www.metrotimes.com/news/metro-detroit-news/from-a-life-sentence-to-a-life-of-purpose/
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From a life sentence to a life of purpose - Detroit Metro Times
This is the second installment in “Exploring Integrity: Reviewing Wrongful Conviction Remedies,” a series examining the impact of conviction integrity units on the American judicial system’s rate of wrongful conviction. Presented by the O’Brien Fellowship in Public Service Journalism, the investigation is supported by Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He went to prison an innocent man. Kenneth […]
https://www.metrotimes.com/news/metro-detroit-news/from-a-life-sentence-to-a-life-of-purpose/
about 2 months ago
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We are hearing rumors of a brutal federal crime bill to be proposed next year. We hope Sen. Slotkin realizes the crime bill is part of the same playbook and stands up against it.
about 2 months ago
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I wish this didn't feel like the exception to the rule
https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2025/10/27/detroit-cop-violated-policy-during-a-traffic-stop-chief-says/86933765007/
about 2 months ago
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