City of Dearborn Press Conference: February 10, 2026

This City of Dearborn press conference held on February 10, 2026, featured Mayor Abdella Hammud, Police Chief Issa Shaheen, and City Council President Michael Serini discussing significant reductions in crime rates across the city, including decreases in burglaries, robberies, and vehicle thefts. The officials highlighted the city's historic investments in the police department, emphasizing increased staffing levels and the acquisition of advanced public safety technologies such as new tasers, license plate reading cameras, a real-time information center, a drone first responder program, and translation software for body cameras. Funding for these technologies primarily comes from the city's general fund, supplemented by special grants and forfeiture funds, with the city council committed to continuing financial support to maintain cutting-edge equipment. The discussion underscored a collaborative effort between the mayor's office, city council, and police department to enhance public safety through both resource allocation and effective implementation.