Law enforcement services

A new report finds Michigan State Police isn’t properly controlling security access to the state’s sex offender registry. Colin Jackson has more.

On November 4, voters get to decide who they want as their new mayor of Chelsea. Julianne Chard is vying with Kate Henson to replace outgoing incumbent mayor Jane Pacheco. Chard has served on the Chelsea Planning Commission and is on the board of the Washtenaw County Conservation District. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor talked to Chard about her experience, which includes overseeing a number of urban redevelopment projects in the private and commercial sectors.

The City of Ann Arbor is looking to upgrade its record keeping system. The move is designed to bring more transparency to the police department. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Department is warning residents to be on the lookout for phone and email scams impersonating law enforcement. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

Officers at the Ann Arbor Police Department stopped more drivers than their typical average during their recent school zone enforcement. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story.

Perry Elementary School in Ypsilanti was briefly locked down this morning after reports of gunshots in the area. WEMU's Caroline MacGregor reports.

Immigrant rights and legal experts are urging local law enforcement to refrain from assisting in ICE operations. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

The Ann Arbor Police Department stopped zero motorists for vehicle equipment issues in August. This is part of an ongoing effort by the city to pull over fewer Black motorists. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

Ypsilanti Township voters gave thumbs up to four tax renewal proposals.

The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office has issued a statement condemning President Trump’s executive order addressing homelessness and drug use. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has more.