Public Safety

University of Michigan Football opens the defense of its national championship on Saturday against Fresno State. It’s the first time alcohol will be sold in the Big House, but as WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports, Ann Arbor Police say they’re ready for any situation.

Ann Arbor Police Chief Andre Anderson wants to remind motorists that with the return of students comes a sharp increase in pedestrian and bicycle traffic. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Former President Donald Trump made a campaign stop Tuesday in Livingston County. The focus of the Republican nominee was public safety. We have more from Rick Pluta.

Former President Donald Trump returns to Michigan today with a campaign stop in Howell. We have more from Rick Pluta.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a state budget bill Wednesday, finalizing spending plans for the upcoming fiscal year. Rick Pluta has more.

Washtenaw Sheriff Jerry Clayton says the expansion of the county’s co-response units will greatly benefit the community. A second unit began earlier this month. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

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.

The Rodeo is coming to Eastern Michigan University—the annual Bike Rodeo, that is! EMU will host its 7th annual Bike Rodeo on Saturday, June 15th. The event aims to promote bike safety for youngsters and create community engagement between kids and police officers. In addition to riding and learning from EMU’s bicycle officers, the free, family-friendly event provides free bicycle safety checks, helmets and bicycle locks. EMU Police Sgt. Joseph Torres joins WEMU's David Fair to discuss what’s in it for area kids and families and what the officers get out of the interactions.

After several weeks of debate, the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners is expected tonight to place the Mental Health and Public Safety millage renewal on the November ballot. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Ypsilanti City Council Budget Committee heard from its police and fire chiefs Thursday night to hear the spending priorities for each department. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.