law enforcement

Policing in our community and across the nation remains under scrutiny, and reforms are being called for at every level of government. There are a good number of different approaches to re-imagining public safety. Dr. Lisa Jackson is working toward that end as chair of the Ann Arbor Independent Community Oversight Commission, a member of the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards, and co-founder of the Coalition for Re-Envisioning Our Safety. She joined WEMU's David Fair to share her perspective.

There are three candidates seeking to serve as the Mayor of Ypsilanti in a runoff to be decided in August. All three have experience as elected officials, and all agree they have a good working relationship and similar goals and aspirations for the city. That leads some to beg the question: Why run against one another? WEMU’s Josh Hakala went in search of the answer.

The final Black History Month edition of "Washtenaw United" for 2022 is a two-part conversation. In this first part, WEMU’s David Fair explores the genesis of law enforcement through the personal experiences of Ann Arbor Police Chief Michael Cox and Washtenaw County Sheriff Jerry Clayton.

Michigan Adult Protective Services needs to do a better job of referring complaints to law enforcement. That’s among the findings in a recent audit. Colin Jackson has more.

Childhood trauma, if not addressed properly, can have terrible, long-term effects. In many situations, law enforcement is involved, and that can intensify…

What does a doctor, a teacher, and a police officer need to know to be good at their jobs? That's the focus of a community symposium taking place next…

The Washtenaw County Prosecutor's Office has announced it will not collaborate with the federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency, also known as…

Thousands of Trump supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol Building Wednesday as Congress worked to certify Joe Biden's victory in the 2020 presidential…

The Community Advisory Board for Law Enforcement, also known as CABLE, is in the process of creating a campaign to educate the public on law enforcement…

Law enforcement across Washtenaw County is changing the way it responds to domestic violence calls. 89.1 WEMU's Taylor Pinson explores the change through…