Public Safety

A man armed with a sword has been taken into custody following a standoff with police in Ypsilanti. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor has the story.

Police remain on the scene as negotiations continue with the man who is barricaded inside a house in Ypsilanti. WEMU's Caroline MacGregor reports.

The City of Ann Arbor’s Snow Match program has been growing steadily with more volunteers signing up to help their fellow residents with snow removal. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

Ann Arbor’s Neighborhood Watch program is long defunct, but more than 600 signs remain installed. As WEMU's Kevin Meerschaert reports, two City Council members want them to come down.

With the recent cold snap, the Ann Arbor Fire Department has a few reminders to avoid the possibility of a house fire this winter. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.

Ann Arbor Police are conducting a targeted enforcement as it emphasizes crosswalk safety. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

A final report out Monday from the Michigan Gun Violence Prevention Task Force is listing ways to support the state’s gun safety laws. As Colin Jackson reports, one of the recommendations is banning assault weapons.

Ann Arbor’s new Emergency Operations Center is up and running. The EOC is designed to enhance coordination with multiple partners at a single location. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Ann Arbor Police Department is reporting that there’s a rash of car break-ins in the downtown Ann Arbor area. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

The Ann Arbor Police Department is sharing some tips and guidelines to ensure everyone has a safe trick-or-treating experience. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has more.