The Detroit Board of Police Commissioners held a meeting on March 19, 2026, where they discussed several personnel matters including the appointment of Captain Lori Carter to the rank of commander and the postponement of the promotion vote for Lieutenant John Gardner to captain to allow more time for review. The board emphasized the need for timely distribution of promotion materials to commissioners, suggesting at least two weeks' notice. Additionally, the board considered a motion to request the City Council to revisit and potentially amend the police body camera ordinance to incorporate stronger community-backed provisions, reflecting ongoing concerns about police accountability and transparency. The meeting also included discussions on police operational updates, community concerns about victim communication, and administrative leave requests. Several motions related to personnel and policy were voted on, including denying a suspension without pay for an officer and adopting a policy directive related to the Extreme Risk Order Act.

Detroit Police Commissioners Meeting 3/19/2026