Law enforcement services

A proposal to renew the Ann Arbor Township public safety millage for police and fire protection services will go before voters August 4th. WEMU’s Caroine MacGregor reports.

Washtenaw Community College is presenting a proposal to local voters on whether or not to renew the school’s operating millage for another 10 years. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

Washtenaw County Sheriff Alyshia Dyer says making changes to the way the Emergency 911 system is funded would greatly benefit the community. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Washtenaw County Sheriff Alyshia Dyer says what was alleged to be a “marijuana cigarette” in a vehicle she once used turned out to be an empty cardboard wrapper. As WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports, in the wake of the findings, Dyer called out County Commission Chair Katie Scott on public media.

A lawsuit has been filed in connection to the death of the man shot and killed in January by Washtenaw County Sheriff’s deputies. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Organizers are proudly reflecting on the growth of "Peacenic Ypsi," an annual community picnic intended to build bridges between residents and law enforcement, as its third year approaches. This year's event takes place on Saturday, June 13th at Ypsilanti's West Willow Park. Lee Van Roth talks about this summer event with Peacenic Ypsi founder Pastor Joseph Jackson.

Washtenaw County Sheriff Alyshia Dyer and the county are at the center of a lawsuit by a former employee. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.

The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office says an investigation into a police chase that ended in the death of a Navy veteran has been forwarded to the prosecutor for review. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.

Two people are hospitalized following a shooting Thursday outside a strip mall in Ypsilanti Township. WEMU's Caroline MacGregor reports.

The City of Saline has extended the contract of Police Chief Marlene Radzik for another two years. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.