Detroit Police Commissioners Meeting - June 18, 2026

The Detroit Police Commissioners held a meeting on June 18, 2026, focusing on various public safety updates, community concerns, and internal police department matters. Key procurement-related discussions included a presentation by the Department of Innovation and Technology on upcoming federal ADA compliance regulations for city websites, emphasizing the need for accessible digital documents and the process for ensuring compliance. The board also discussed legal counsel representation, debating the potential need for independent legal counsel separate from the city attorney to avoid conflicts of interest, and passed a motion directing Corporation Counsel to begin the process of obtaining independent counsel for the Board of Police Commissioners. Additionally, the board addressed disciplinary procedures for police officers on administrative leave and motions related to subpoenaing records concerning access to criminal justice information services (CJIS), though the subpoena motion failed. The meeting included multiple public comments highlighting concerns about police conduct, transparency, and community relations, but no direct contract awards or budget allocations were reported.