Public Safety

Dexter residents could see a property tax increase if the city does not receive state reimbursement funding tied to its public safety debt. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

When the Ann Arbor City Council approved its Fiscal Year 2027 budget, it added funding for public safety and addiction treatment. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office has outlined a number of improvements, including public safety in its 2025 Strategic Impact Report. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.

Ypsilanti will have its own unarmed crisis response team. The City Council has approved a previously tabled resolution now that a funding source has been identified. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Ann Arbor Police Department is advancing its community policing efforts by increasing its presence around the downtown area. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

Ann Arbor’s Sustainability Commission is considering possible deer management methods as the deer population grows and raises concerns within the community. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has more.

The City of Ann Arbor says it will retain and reinvest in its outdoor warning siren system. The decision was made prior to Wednesday morning’s storms. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Local Jewish organizations remain vigilant after the attack on the Temple Israel synagogue in West Bloomfield. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

The City of Ann Arbor Police Department says it is working diligently to alleviate concerns in the Jewish community in light of yesterday’s attack on a synagogue in West Bloomfield. WEMU's Caroline MacGregor reports.

The City of Ann Arbor is asking residents their opinions on the possible decommissioning of the outdoor warning siren system. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.