The Detroit Police Department is committed to transparency, professionalism and 21st-century policing excellence informed by community input and civic leadership.

The Detroit Police Department (DPD) is the primary law enforcement agency of the city of Detroit, Michigan, United States. Founded in 1865, it has nearly 2,500 officers, making it the largest law enforcement organization in the state.

The Detroit Police Department and its members are firmly committed to providing professional police services to Detroit citizens and visitors. All concerns relative to police services are taken seriously. Detroit's Men and Women in Blue are dedicated to serving You.

The Detroit Police Department (DPD) welcomes individuals who are looking to enter an exciting career in law enforcement. We are the largest sworn law enforcement agency in Michigan, having more than 2,500 law enforcement officers, who cover nearly 140 square miles with a population in excess of 670,000 residents.

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The Detroit Police Department’s mission is to reduce crime and the fear of crime by working with all citizens to preserve life, maintain human rights, protect property, and promote individual …

Nov 12, 2024 · Former Detroit Deputy Mayor Todd Bettison was sworn in Tuesday as the interim chief of the Detroit Police Department — a career move he described as a natural progression for himself and the...

4 hours ago · The Detroit Police Department's first woman patrol officer is reflecting on her legacy. Retired Detroit Police Sgt. Shirley Joyner is now 73 years old. She and her daughter Kyra took a walk down ...

Jan 30, 2025 · Search narrowing for next Detroit police chief 02:16 (CBS DETROIT) - The Detroit Board of Police Commissioners is narrowing it list for the city's top cop. The commissioners interviewed five ...

The Detroit Police Department embraced innovation and change in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. In 1893, L.T. Toliver became the city’s first African American police officer. Detroit’s police department was the first in the country to use automobiles for patrol, in 1909.