Friday, September 21 2012 1:46 PM EDT2012-09-21 17:46:57 GMT
Detroit Police have been working to come up with a long range strategy to reduce fear and prevent violent crime. Thursday, the department revealed results from a pilot program tested in one area of the city.
Detroit Police have been working to come up with a long range strategy to reduce fear and prevent violent crime. Thursday, the department revealed results from a pilot program tested in one area of the city.
Friday, September 21 2012 10:55 AM EDT2012-09-21 14:55:21 GMT
In the past two weeks more than three-dozen people have been murdered in the city of Detroit. During the same time period, there have been more than 150 shootings. What do we do about it?
In the past two weeks more than three-dozen people have been murdered in the city of Detroit. During the same time period, there have been more than 150 shootings. What do we do about it?
DETROIT (WJBK) -
Detroit Police Chief Ralph Godbee "we don't have luxury to quit and give up."
There have been nearly 40 murder in the city of Detroit in the last two weeks. At the same time, men and women in blue have seen their paychecks shrink and their work hours get extended.
Detroit Police Chief Ralph Godbee talks to Fox 2's Huel Perkins and Monica Gayle about dealing with the rise in crime and to find a way to somehow get more boots on the ground.
Earlier in the day Godbee hosted 'Detroit Crisis Forum" at Wayne State University, where citizens could ask him direct questions. One woman expressed her sadness and frustration claiming that her son was killed more than a year-ago. In the span of the year she says no one from the Detroit Police Depart men has asked her a single question about her son. What kind of investigating is that? Are there just too many murders to deal with?
Click on the video player above to watch the interview. SOUND OFF YOUR THOUGHTS BELOW.
Things to watch/listen for during the interview:
Godbee "Detroit's Police force is the smallest in 40-50 years"
Godbee "People are settling domestic issues with guns"
Godbee "I have to maintain a level of calm to lead"
Godbee "My officers are not totally pleased to work a 12-hour shift"
Godbee "I have top encourage my troops to uphold what we swore to do"
Godbee "We understand how morale has an impact on one's duty to perform"
Godbee "I am proud of our police force, they come to work"
Godbee "Community has to get involved call 1-800-SPEAK UP"
Godbee "I want the officers to know how much I appreciate what the officers put on the line everyday"
Friday, May 17 2013 11:55 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:55:04 GMT
"We intend to build cars in North America for [the] North American market, build cars in Europe for the European market and build them in Asia for the Asian market," said Don Graunstadt.
"We intend to build cars in North America for [the] North American market, build cars in Europe for the European market and build them in Asia for the Asian market," said the CEO of North American Operations for the electric car company.
Friday, May 17 2013 10:19 PM EDT2013-05-18 02:19:58 GMT
It can creep up on you without you realizing it. One day you step on the scale and you're obese. That's what happened to a St. Clair Shores woman who never though she would lose the weight.
It can creep up on you without you realizing it. One day you step on the scale and you're obese. That's what happened to a St. Clair Shores woman who never though she would lose the weight.
Friday, May 17 2013 8:43 PM EDT2013-05-18 00:43:34 GMT
Sabrina Gianino was found dead with a cord around her neck inside a Grosse Pointe Park home early Thursday morning. The medical examiner has ruled her death a homicide.
Sabrina Gianino was found dead with a cord around her neck inside a Grosse Pointe Park home early Thursday morning. The medical examiner has ruled her death a homicide.
Friday, May 17 2013 7:48 PM EDT2013-05-17 23:48:59 GMT
A Molotov cocktail was thrown through a kitchen window of a waterfront mansion on Whittier Street in Grosse Pointe Park around 3:20 a.m. Friday. Fortunately, someone inside put it out.
A Molotov cocktail was thrown through a kitchen window of a waterfront mansion on Whittier Street in Grosse Pointe Park around 3:20 a.m. Friday. Fortunately, someone inside put it out.
Friday, May 17 2013 6:26 PM EDT2013-05-17 22:26:25 GMT
Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan urged Detroit's pastors and majority black population Friday to join him in an effort to buy neglected properties and take other steps to help revitalize the struggling city.
Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan urged Detroit's pastors and majority black population Friday to join him in an effort to buy neglected properties and take other steps to help revitalize the struggling city where the movement started more than 80 years ago.
