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Washtenaw Sheriff Jerry Clayton says voting down renewal of the Mental Health and Public Safety Millage in November would be devastating for the community, particularly those most in need. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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When you call 911 with an emergency, do you ever think about how dispatchers must make split-second decisions on the legitamacy of your call? A bigger dilemma, lately, is how to respond when a person calls to say they fear a person near them but cannot describe any suspicious behavior. These are often described as "bias-influenced" calls. And they are a growing concern to the Washtenaw County Sheriff. Jerry Clayton. joined WEMU's Cathy Shafran, as he urges a "Call to Action" on bias-influenced dispatching.
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Washtenaw County Sheriff Jerry Clayton announced that he will not run for reelection in 2024. He has endorsed Derrick Jackson to replace him. WEMU’s Josh Hakala reports.
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On the heels of Washtenaw County Sheriff Jerry Clayton announcing he will not run for re-election, a former police officer has thrown her hat in the ring. Alyshia Dyer is publicly kicking off her campaign for the position in downtown Ann Arbor on Saturday. WEMU’s Josh Hakala reports.
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Washtenaw County Sheriff Jerry Clayton has announced that he will not seek re-election when his 4th term ends. WEMU’s Josh Hakala reports.
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Washtenaw County is checking a number of things off its to-do list with $4 million dollars in funding from the federal government’s American Rescue Plan. WEMU’s Josh Hakala reports.
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Washtenaw County Sheriff Jerry Clayton is calling out some people with political interests who are questioning county-funded programs that use former criminals to help prevent future crimes. WEMU’s Cathy Shafran explains.
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We continue our final "Washtenaw United" Black History Month conversation. Today, we’ve been talking policing with Ann Arbor Police Chief Michael Cox and Washtenaw County Sheriff Jerry Clayton. In part one, they delved into the history of policing through a personal prism. In this second part, they discuss reform, challenges, progress and relationship building.
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The final Black History Month edition of "Washtenaw United" for 2022 is a two-part conversation. In this first part, WEMU’s David Fair explores the genesis of law enforcement through the personal experiences of Ann Arbor Police Chief Michael Cox and Washtenaw County Sheriff Jerry Clayton.
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This week for "On the Ground Ypsi," Lisa Barry and Sarah Rigg talk with JoAnn McCollum, president of the New West Willow Neighborhood Association in…