Board of Police Commissioners, Evening Community Meeting

Detroit Board of Police Commissioners

Criminal Justice

Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025
6:30 p.m. EST

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18100 Meyers Rd Detroit 48235 (Directions)

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Edited and summarized by the Detroit - MI Documenters Team

Note-taking by Sandi Nelson

Commissioner Jesus Hernandez explained the timeline and process for selecting a new police chief. A search firm is identifying five recommended candidates. Those five will be interviewed this month by the board, with the top three sent to City Council and the Mayor by early Feb.

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Detroit Board of Police Commissioners

www.detroitmi.gov

(313) 596-1830

bopc@detroitmi.gov

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The Board of Police Commissioners has supervisory control and oversight of the Police Department, including plenary authority over citizen complaints and the power to appoint fact finders, subpoena witnesses, administer oaths, take testimony, and require the production of evidence. The Board also appoints a civilian as Director of Police Personnel and approves all promotions made by the Chief. The 11 member board is comprised of 7 elected members from each city council district and 4 members appointed by the Mayor. https://detroitmi.gov/government/boards/board-police-commissioners