Detroit Police Commissioners Meeting - April 30, 2026

The Detroit Board of Police Commissioners held a meeting on April 30, 2026, primarily focused on honoring retired police personnel through resolutions and discussing departmental updates. The meeting included presentations of resolutions honoring several retired officers for their service. The Chief of Police provided a brief report on crime statistics, noting a slight decrease in homicides and an increase in carjackings, along with updates on traffic and narcotics enforcement. Significant discussion centered on the management awareness system replacement, known as Benchmark, with concerns raised about the integration and impact on citizen complaint handling. The board voted to refer the matter of officers responding to calls involving family members to the policy committee for further review. There were no contract awards, RFPs, or procurement decisions discussed. The meeting also addressed staffing and communication challenges within the board's administrative office and emphasized the need for improved information flow and tracking of requests. Public comments highlighted community concerns about police misconduct and departmental transparency. The meeting concluded with administrative updates and scheduling of future meetings.