Derrick Jackson

Derrick Jackson has been named Washtenaw County’s new Racial Equity Officer. As WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports, Jackson is wrapping up his role as Director of Community Engagement for the Sheriff’s Office.

After a hard-fought and closely contested win in Tuesday's Democratic primary, Alyshia Dyer has reason to celebrate. She also has plans to make as she is likely to become the next Sheriff of Washtenaw County. WEMU's David Fair caught up with Dyer to discuss plans and policy.

Tuesday is Primary Election Day in Michigan. Early voting comes to an end on Sunday. Locally, perhaps the most closely watched race is for Washtenaw County Sheriff. It’s been a heated campaign featuring three candidates seeking to replace outgoing sheriff, Jerry Clayton. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert provides an extended report.

The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office has been making the rounds to get local government leaders on board to support the renewal of the Mental Health and Public Safety Millage. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

Washtenaw County will be holding its 2nd annual Community Violence Intervention Summit on Monday. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

The Michigan Secretary of State has set up shop in the Washtenaw County Jail. WEMU’s Taylor Bowie has more on the new program.

The Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office has been awarded a nearly $1 million grant for a violence intervention initiative. WEMU’s Taylor Bowie has more on how the department plans to use the new funding.

Violence is far too pervasive around the country and right here in Washtenaw County. There are efforts to address these matters educationally, legislatively and through the criminal justice system. There is a program in Washtenaw County that is taking its anti-violence message straight to the streets called WeLIVE, which has a particular focus on preventing retaliatory violence. And the program is proving to be one successful. WEMU's David Fair was joined by community outreach specialist Roger Roper and Derrick Jackson from the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office to find out more on efforts to prevent retaliatory violence.

A suspect in a fatal stabbing who barricaded himself in an Ypsilanti Township apartment this morning has been arrested. WEMU's Josh Hakala reports.

The Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office is investigating a quadruple shooting that took place Monday in Ypsilanti. WEMU’s Victoria Smith reports.